• EDISHINE Floor Lamp-Lighting the Mood

    EDISHINE Arc Floor Lamp with linen shade in a mountain home living room.

    Why I’m Trading My “Interrogation” Ceiling For An Arc Floor Lamp with Linen Shade The people who built this house were clearly terrified of the dark, leaving me with 15 aggressive ‘can lights’ in my living room that make me feel like a suspect in a police lineup. Thankfully, I’ve found a way to reclaim my vibe with the EDISHINE Floor Lamp. While the builders thought more light was better, this arc floor lamp proves that the right light—soft, diffused, and stylish—is what actually makes a house feel like a home. DO you have ANY IDEA how bright that is when they are on?!? AND they aren’t dimmable. You can’t choose which lights to turn on. It’s either ‘seen from space’ bright or it’s dark. It’s like living in a house that is, quite frankly, aggressive. My ceiling looks like a high-tech colander, dripping with “Can Lights” that serve one purpose: to ensure every pore on my face is visible…

  • Walter’s Guide to Puppy Survival: Rocks, Socks, & Sass

    Fluffy dog with brown and white fur holding an orange carrot chew in its mouth indoors on a tiled floor. Insurance post

    Hey there, Little Peanuts! Walter here. I’m the new puppy on the blog. I’m a Bernese Mountain Dog/Great Pyrenees mix. I am almost 14 weeks old. I thought I would take this time to introduce myself. Perhaps, you are thinking of bringing home a tiny, furry genius (like me) and have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. (YES! I am pointing my paw at my MOTHER! The Head Peanut) Don’t worry; I’m here to help so you don’t bumble the the first few weeks like she has. (Seriously, it’s like this woman has never had a pet in her LIFE!). Walter’s Top Survival Pick for a New Puppy So, between my busy schedule of napping, eating rocks from the yard (this is just fun! It’s like nails on a chalkboard for my Mom. So FUN!) I am also strategically destroying Dad’s shoes, eating a couple baseboards, and chewing Mom’s socks, I am taking the time to put together the ultimate…