Archive of posts tagged Lighting

Check out my new $20 “Hollywood Regency” Lamps

About a year ago I bought some ginger jars at Pearl River Mart in Manhattan. I think they were about $10 each. And recently after seeing some lamps on ebay with similar ginger jar bases (selling for a few hundred dollars!) I decided to make my own cheap-o version. (Both of these lamp sets are [...]



Insta-Mood Lighting

Have you ever noticed that some people actually use their florescent overhead lights? It amazes me that anyone could stand living that way. I guess maybe I’m just sensitive to that sort of thing, but I insist on having good lighting. Since we moved into our new place there has been one thing bugging me…the [...]



A Cheap & Easy Remedy To Your Ugly Overhead Light Fixtures

Posting two days in a row after being MIA in Europe for 3 weeks! Gasp! I was just so excited to share this really resourceful, cheap and renter-friendly DIY light fixture project. So, here it is… I’m sure all renters will know what I mean when I refer to the amazingly cheap and ugly ceiling [...]