Let’s talk about lighting and why it’s so important. Seriously, it can make or break a space. It’s the difference between a cosy, inviting room and one that quite frankly, gives you a headache.

Take restaurants, for example. The food could be incredible, the service top-notch, but if the lighting is glaringly bright or coming straight down from above, it’s all I’ll remember.

The ambience? Ruined.

Maybe it’s just me, but overly bright spaces feel overstimulating and uncomfortable—and honestly, who wants to feel like when you’re trying to unwind?

Do you remember the emergency table?

Do you still have one?

Do you know what I’m talking about?

I’m talking about Christmas Day when the whole family gathers to celebrate and of course, the usual 4-seater dining table isn’t going to fit everyone around it.

So out comes the emergency table, tacked on to the end of the 4-seater and reserved exclusively for wallpapering (because it’s a pasting table) or large family events.

BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) is also encouraged.

It was chaotic, but it was fun, wasn’t it?