I tend to take most of the photos inside my home during the day soaking in the sun light that filters in but last night I looked up to see Hannah drawing lamp-side and had to grab my camera.
After I took the photo I walked around the house to click a few more photos, appreciating the soft light of each room.
Lighting is so very important to me. It sets the mood and tone of a room. I admit that from time to time in the evening I like to cross the street and look into my cozy glowing home.
There are only a few rooms in my house that have overhead lighting, the kitchen, the bathroom and the dining room and all of which are set with dimmers. These rooms also have lamps for the many times I do not want the overhead lights on.
Dimmers are my best friend. Whether I am taking a bath or cooking dinner I can decide how bright or how dim I want the mood to be. There are some in this household who like things a bit brighter than I do which results in the battle of the dimmer. I chuckle sometimes thinking at what the person walking by at night may think as they see the light show inside.
I have quite a collection of lamps in all shapes and sizes, mostly thrifted, some new and even hand made. Chris (the one who prefers bright overhead lighting) sometimes curses me each night as he turns off each lamp before retiring for the evening.
I think I may do a post soon dedicated to all of the lamps in my home. They each have their own story and perform individual roles in my home.
Would you like to see this sort of post?
Yes please!! I grew up with my marm using lamps to light our home and I do the same. Always so cozy and comforting I think.
Yes. Please. I love old lamps and have a few that I have been given by family. We often have the same discussion at our house about overhead lighting versus lamps. One of the things I love about the fall is the closing of curtains and turning on lamps. Such a homey feeling.
Yes, I too enjoy looking at my house from the outside to the inside at night.
I’m new to your blog, so haven’t read through it all yet, only up to year 2012, but do you have a studio/workroom that you have shared here on the blog?
Lighting effects how I feel and evening light can be comforting and cozy….look forward to hearing your stories about your lamps!
Yes please! I do the same thing as you, looking into my house from the street. And other houses too! So glad to see your posts again, I’ve missed all the glimpses into your cozy home.
I would also love to hear the stories of your lamps! I like dimmer light best as well, unless there’s a need for bright light. Your home always “feels” so warm and cozy.
Yes, please! Love this post. 🙂
Oh yes please! I love all your posts and find them so inspiring.
Amy, I am the same — we never turn on the overheads and every lamp is on a dimmer. This results in people who stay with us or house sit when we are away being completely bewildered about how to turn on or off the lights. And then I’m like, “How do you people not have dimmers on your own lamps???”
Love lamps!
I am new to your blog and have been devouring all your beautiful photos. I love it all – the style, topics, and oh my word, the fabulous thrift store finds! Look forward to your future entries!