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My Lamp Addiction

It’s true – I have an addiction for lamps. It’s because of their incredible power. Aside from giving light for reading, hobbies or work, they can take a cold, dark corner and turn it into a cozy, inviting space.

When Whitney brought a rechargeable lamp to the hotel for our girl’s trip a few weeks back, it added a lovely, homey touch to our hotel room. After our trip was over, I thought about several “dark” places in my home where there is no outlet for a “real” lamp. I went looking and found a pretty copper-based one at TJ Maxx that I loved. I had so much fun when I brought it home putting it in several spots that need the coziness it could give.

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Cozy Up a Room with Lighting

Cozy rooms are so inviting, but how do we create that atmosphere? Is it by our signature style? Paint? The furniture? If I could only give one way to make a room inviting, my word would be lighting. It makes all the difference in the world.

I love adding lights at varied heights and brightness. Lamps help with tasks, like reading or handwork, and a dim light can make a dark corner glow with warmth. I’ve recently added some lights to my house and I’m loving the difference they’ve made!

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