Journal

Night Mist Projector on a nightstand in a dark room
A Cozy Winter Night Routine for When It's Dark at 5pm
A cozy winter night routine in about 20 minutes: switch to low warm light, add mist or scent, pick something to listen to, and set up the morning. Read more...
Crystal rose lamp casting a rippled light pattern on a table
What to Put in a Cozy Night In Gift Basket
What to put in a cozy night in gift basket: one light, one scent or mist, something for the feet, something to read or hear, and a small treat. Read more...
Plush throw blanket draped over a sofa
Gifts for Someone Who Is Always Cold (That Aren't Socks)
Gifts for someone who is always cold, sorted by type: throws, something for cold feet, warmth for the shoulders, and ways to make a room feel warmer. Read more...
Golden hour glow from a sunset lamp in a dim room
Are Sunset Lamps Worth It? What They Do and Don't Do
Are sunset lamps worth it? What they do and don't do, how big the circle looks in a real room, heat and power, and who should buy one or skip... Read more...
Flameless candles glowing in a dim room
Cozy Halloween Lighting Ideas (No Plastic Decor Needed)
Cozy Halloween decor ideas built on warm, low light: flameless candles, one lantern and lit mist, placed well. No plastic decor or orange strip lights. Read more...
Set of three real-wax flameless candles
Are Flameless Candles Tacky? How to Make Them Look Real
Are flameless candles tacky? It depends on the candle and how you use it. What makes LED candles look fake, and how to place them so nobody notices. Read more...
Folding Lantern glowing on a table at night
Cozy Gifts Under $50 for Someone Who Loves Staying In
Cozy gifts under $50 for someone who loves staying in: a folding lantern, a sunset lamp, a flame diffuser and more, each with its current price. Read more...
Water Ripple Lamp casting moving water light on a wall
Water Ripple Lamp vs. Ocean Wave Projector vs. Aurora Projector: Which One for Your Ceiling
A water ripple lamp, an ocean wave projector and an aurora projector look alike in a short video. Here is what each one does and which fits your room. Read more...
Folding Lantern lit on a bedside table
The "No Big Light" Rule: How to Light a Bedroom with Lamps Only
How to follow the no big light rule in a bedroom: how many lamps you need, where to put each one, how high, and what to use for reading in... Read more...
Sunset Lamp casting a golden circle of light on a wall
Sunset Lamp Ideas: Where to Aim It, Which Wall, How Far
Sunset lamp ideas that work in real rooms: which wall to use, how distance and angle change the circle, six places to put it, and mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Flame Diffuser running on a side table
Fall Diffuser Blends: Six Recipes Written in Drops
Six fall diffuser blends written in drops, using eight single-scent oils. Two to five drops per full tank, distilled water, and a note on pets. Read more...