Love it or hate it, you have to accept that Valentine’s Day is upon us, and you will have been spending the last couple of weeks surrounded by everything heart-shaped, red and pink, maybe even fluffy. Whether you choose to celebrate the holiday or not, at the very least, it’s a brilliant excuse to spruce … Continued

So Christmas is well and truly over! But, if you’re anything like me and can’t quite face the depressing task of putting all your Christmas decorations away, then we have a couple of ways you can keep some of those lights up (obviously without looking like you’re too lazy to take your Christmas lights down). … Continued

I’d like to think it wasn’t that long ago that I was packing up my new washing basket, single bed sheets and Pukka Pad project book and heading off to university. But, despite how much time has actually passed, there is one thing I remember pretty well and, shockingly, it has nothing to do with … Continued

Now I know a rain cloud might be the last thing you want to see at this time of year, but stay with us because these cloud lights are pretty special and a lot easier to make than you might think. What you will need: Glue / glue gun Your cloud fluff of choice, we … Continued

Fairy Lights, Fairy Lights, Where to Hang My Fairy Lights? Those twinkly little drops of illuminating joy we all know and love, the beautiful lights of the fairy variety, are adorning homes up and down the country. However, it has come to our attention that some people are at a loss as to where to … Continued

So recently you might have seen some of these terrariums popping up in shops, homes or just on Pinterest . Now calling them a “terrarium” might sound pretty fancy but all they really are, are geometric glass domes that can be used to hold just about anything you like. Originally terrariums were used to make … Continued

Well they get called just about anything café lights, bistro lights, big bulb lights, retro lights, festoon lights… the list goes on. But this post isn’t about what they’re called, call them whatever you want, just don’t get stuck thinking they have to be used outside! So for those of you who love seeing festoon … Continued

If you’re in the middle of planning your dream wedding or, like me, enjoy spending your evenings scrolling through Pinterest, you’re bound to have seen some of the stunning photos of tissue paper pom poms combined with festoon lights that have been making the rounds. If you’ve been looking for some affordable wedding decorations and … Continued

Have you been looking for a rainy day DIY project? You may just have found the perfect one. It’s really effective and depending on the design can take hardly any time to make! This cork board design we’ve created is perfect for university rooms or if you just want a way to brighten up your … Continued

Sometimes we like to browse the internet in search of interesting and original uses for lighting. One such search inadvertently led to the discovery of something pretty incredible: the artwork of one Laura Adel Johnson. Before we go straight to the images, here’s a little background on the artist and her work… Who is Laura … Continued

Canvas prints can be a great way to add some character to a room, but we decided to take it one step further and show you how to make your favourite canvas print your new favourite light fixture. It’s a lot easier than it sounds just follow our simple steps or take a look at … Continued

You may have decided that an aspect of your house needs illumination – this may be the living room, the hallway, maybe even a bedroom – but don’t want to place unsightly holes in your wall due to the use of nails. Luckily there are a number of alternative ways to hang or display fairy … Continued

If you’re a Pinterest junky like myself then you’ve been lusting over DIY painted and lit up mason jars for about a year. However some of those creations look just a little bit too fiddly, don’t they? Well don’t worry we have some really easy DIY projects that will not only fill your craft craving … Continued

As a fellow student myself I know exactly how it feels when you arrive at University on that first afternoon. Your room looks absolutely nothing like it did on the website and is more accurately described as a box, you can hardly get your breath back as you’ve had to carry two suitcases and a … Continued

There have been various eras of solar technology, but it is believed to have been in 1883 that solar power was first turned to electricity (and so able to power a light), with the very first ‘solid-state’ solar cell. A photovoltaic cell had been developed as early as 1839, but it took many decades and … Continued

It’s a question we hear frequently around the office, and in the world of lighting it’s something that gets increasingly enquired about. Just what is AC and DC power? And why is it so special that Australia’s most famous rock band chose to name themselves after it? Apparently, according to the band, it symbolises the … Continued