Your Lighting Lady provides fun, inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and enhance the lighting in your home, because everyone deserves great lighting what ever your budget! Learn new technologies that exist in lighting today, tricks and tips you can use in your own space, and a look into the latest home lighting trends. Hosted by Josie Wratten, who uses her two decades of lighting design experience to provide simple ways you can have lighting you love!

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In this episode I&#39;m excited to be joined by my ex-colleague and good friend Brittany Lynch. She&#39;s currently a senior lighting designer at Clanton &amp; Associates in Boulder, Colorado. Having lived in many small homes over the years she brings her experience and design knowledge in giving some great tips on how you can use lighting in creative and unique ways to help small spaces feel brighter and more open.We talked about: <ul><li>What to do when there is no existing lighting or light switch in your entry</li><li>Creative ways to illuminate small living rooms and make them feel bigger</li><li>What to do when you don&#39;t have tables but want a lamp to read.</li><li>Using task lighting and indirect lighting in small offices and kitchens to help you see without eye strain. </li><li>And much more! </li></ul> If you&#39;d like to reach out to Brittany to learn more about the work she does at Clanton &amp; Associates her email is <a href="mailto:brittany@clantonassociates.com" rel="nofollow">brittany@clantonassociates.com</a>___________Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode I'm excited to be joined by my ex-colleague and good friend Brittany Lynch. She's currently a senior lighting designer at Clanton & Associates in Boulder, Colorado. 

Having lived in many small homes over the years she brings her experience and design knowledge in giving some great tips on how you can use lighting in creative and unique ways to help small spaces feel brighter and more open. 

We talked about: 

- What to do when there is no existing lighting or light switch in your entry
- Creative ways to illuminate small living rooms and make them feel bigger
- What to do when you don't have tables but want a lamp to read.
- Using task lighting and indirect lighting in small offices and kitchens to help you see without eye strain. 
- And much more! 

If you'd like to reach out to Brittany to learn more about the work she does at Clanton & Associates her email is brittany@clantonassociates.com

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Lighting Ideas for Small Spaces with Brittany Lynch

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I&#39;m joined by realtor Rebecca Holley, a founder of Spaces Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado to discuss home lighting from both a buyers and sellers perspective. Rebecca has sold over 500 homes, worked with her husband in his contracting business, and moved 11 times herself in the past 16 years so she knows a thing or two about what to look out for when it comes to lighting your home.We talked about:<ul><li>How home design and lighting have changed in the past 5 or 10 years and what&#39;s popular right now.</li><li>What are buyer expectations when looking at different types of homes including custom, new build subdivisions and existing homes?</li><li>Common lighting mistakes that could inhibit a home from selling? </li><li>Simple and low cost lighting changes a homeowner can make when staging a house to sell.</li></ul>If you&#39;re in the Boulder area and looking to buy or sell your home you can find out more about Rebecca&#39;s company at <a href="https://yourspaces.com/" rel="nofollow">https://yourspaces.com/</a>___________Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

I'm joined by realtor Rebecca Holley, a founder of Spaces Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado to discuss home lighting from both a buyers and sellers perspective. Rebecca has sold over 500 homes, worked with her husband in his contracting business, and moved 11 times herself in the past 16 years so she knows a thing or two about what to look out for when it comes to lighting your home. 

We talked about:
- How home design and lighting have changed in the past 5 or 10 years and what's popular right now. 
- What are buyer expectations when looking at different types of homes including custom, new build subdivisions and existing homes?
- Common lighting mistakes that could inhibit a home from selling? 
- Simple and low cost lighting changes a homeowner can make when staging a house to sell. 

If you're in the Boulder area and looking to buy or sell your home you can find out more about Rebecca's company at  https://yourspaces.com/

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How Lighting Can Sell Your Home with Rebecca Holley

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In this episode Dr Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations Group discusses how, during lock-down in 2020, her nieces and godchildren&#39;s health and happiness was affected by a life indoors, and was inspired to do something about it. She knew that lighting makes a huge difference in our lives, and especially for growing brains. We talked about the Luna project she developed and how it covered different ways lighting impacts a growing brain and simple things you can do to improve your child&#39;s health and wellbeing, including: <ul><li>Understanding your body clock (and how it&#39;s different in teenagers) and how to give it a boost with lighting at different times of day</li><li>How going outside more could reduce the chance of your child needing to wear glasses even if you do. </li><li>Using natural, bright light to trigger &#39;happy hormones&#39;. </li><li>Avoiding headaches that could be caused by your lights. </li></ul> Shelley is a lumenologist. She&#39;s an international expert on light and well-being and a passionate advocate for public engagement with science. She recently appeared on the award-winning BBC series Revolutions: Ideas that Changed the World. You can find out more about the Age of Light Innovations Group and the Luna project on their website and YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.ageoflightinnovations.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ageoflightinnovations.com/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjADxWl0AJOxywwu6-abeKg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjADxWl0AJOxywwu6-abeKg</a>___________Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode Dr Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations Group discusses how, during lock-down in 2020, her nieces and godchildren's health and happiness was affected by a life indoors, and was inspired to do something about it. 

She knew that lighting makes a huge difference in our lives, and especially for growing brains. We talked about the Luna project she developed and how it covered different ways lighting impacts a growing brain and simple things you can do to improve your child's health and wellbeing, including: 

- Understanding your body clock (and how it's different in teenagers) and how to give it a boost with lighting at different times of day
- How going outside more could reduce the chance of your child needing to wear glasses even if you do. 
- Using natural, bright light to trigger 'happy hormones'. 
- Avoiding headaches that could be caused by your lights. 

Shelley is a lumenologist. She's an international expert on light and well-being and a passionate advocate for public engagement with science. She recently appeared on the award-winning BBC series Revolutions: Ideas that Changed the World. 

You can find out more about the Age of Light Innovations Group and the Luna project on their website and YouTube Channel: https://www.ageoflightinnovations.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjADxWl0AJOxywwu6-abeKg

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How Lighting Affects The Growing Brain with Dr Shelley James

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In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Robert Soler about how circadian or biological lighting in your home can help you live healthier and sleep better. Robert is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting, a NASA spinoff that creates human-centric circadian lighting solutions to help human and plant life naturally thrive. Prior to BIOS, his most prominent work was at Kennedy Space Center, where he was the Subject Matter Expert for NASA’s circadian lighting system to synchronize astronauts to a 24-hour cycle on board International Space Station.We discussed what your circadian rhythm is, how everyone has a slightly different body clock, and how it&#39;s affected by the lighting that we&#39;re exposed to throughout the day. The goal of BIOS Lighting is &#39;brighter days and darker nights&#39;. He explained the best places to have circadian lighting in your home and how to use it effectively. You can find out more about BIOS Lighting and the products we talked about at their website: <a href="https://bioslighting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://bioslighting.com/</a> Remember to use this special coupon code that Robert gave us to get 20% off your purchase: lightingladyTo learn about their research and how you can improve your lighting space check out the BIOS Biological Lighting Institute: <a href="https://biosinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow">https://biosinstitute.org/</a>___________Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Robert Soler about how circadian or biological lighting in your home can help you live healthier and sleep better. 

Robert is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting, a NASA spinoff that creates human-centric circadian lighting solutions to help human and plant life naturally thrive. Prior to BIOS, his most prominent work was at Kennedy Space Center, where he was the Subject Matter Expert for NASA’s circadian lighting system to synchronize astronauts to a 24-hour cycle on board International Space Station.

We discussed what your circadian rhythm is, how everyone has a slightly different body clock, and how it's affected by the lighting that we're exposed to throughout the day. The goal of BIOS Lighting is 'brighter days and darker nights'. He explained the best places to have circadian lighting in your home and how to use it effectively. 

You can find out more about BIOS Lighting and the products we talked about at their website: https://bioslighting.com/ 

Remember to use this special coupon code that Robert gave us to get 20% off your purchase: lightinglady

To learn about their research and how you can improve your lighting space check out the BIOS Biological Lighting Institute: https://biosinstitute.org/

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Lighting to Help Your Circadian Rhythm with Robert Soler

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In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Nancy Clanton about how critical interior design and lighting is for those with low vision.Nancy Clanton is the founder and CEO of Clanton &amp; Associates, an award winning lighting design firm specializing in sustainable and regenerative design. She was a part of the Low Vision Design Committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences that developed and published Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment. The guidelines provide specific design recommendations regarding the visual environment in order to afford equal access to all facilities through universal design principles. We discussed these guidelines and other design advice to help you or a loved one with low vision safely navigate and enjoy the home. Hear how impaired vision can impact the use of stairs, glass doors and even patterned carpets.You can learn more about the Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment at: <a href="https://www.nibs.org/files/pdfs/NIBS_LVDP_Guidelines_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.nibs.org/files/pdfs/NIBS_LVDP_Guidelines_2015.pdf</a>To find out more about Nancy and the work Clanton &amp; Associates does check out her website: <a href="https://www.clantonassociates.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.clantonassociates.com/</a> ___________Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Nancy Clanton about how critical interior design and lighting is for those with low vision.

Nancy Clanton is the founder and CEO of Clanton & Associates, an award winning lighting design firm specializing in sustainable and regenerative design. She was a part of the Low Vision Design Committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences that developed and published Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment. The guidelines provide specific design recommendations regarding the visual environment in order to afford equal access to all facilities through universal design principles. 

We discussed these guidelines and other design advice to help you or a loved one with low vision safely navigate and enjoy the home. Hear how impaired vision can impact the use of stairs, glass doors and even patterned carpets.  

You can learn more about the Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment at: https://www.nibs.org/files/pdfs/NIBS_LVDP_Guidelines_2015.pdf

To find out more about Nancy and the work Clanton & Associates does check out her website: https://www.clantonassociates.com/ 
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Designing Homes for Low Vision with Nancy Clanton

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Design choices are all about balancing when and where you can splurge and where you can save without compromising on quality.In this episode I walk through places to personalize your home, creating focal points with statement light fixtures.Whether you save or splurge on lighting, always look for good quality. I give 5 things to look out for when selecting LED lights to help you understand what you&#39;re buying.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.Recommended places to look for lights -Where to Splurge:<ul><li><a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/" rel="nofollow">Crate and Barrel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/" rel="nofollow">Pottery Barn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.westelm.com/" rel="nofollow">West Elm</a></li><li><a href="https://rh.com/" rel="nofollow">Restoration Hardware</a></li><li><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">World Market</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rejuvenation.com/" rel="nofollow">Rejuvenation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/" rel="nofollow">Schoolhouse</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ylighting.com/" rel="nofollow">Ylighting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.serenaandlily.com/" rel="nofollow">Serena and Lily</a></li><li><a href="https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/" rel="nofollow">Lulu and Georgia </a></li></ul>Where to Save:<ul><li><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/" rel="nofollow">IKEA</a></li><li><a href="https://www.target.com/" rel="nofollow">Target</a></li><li><a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" rel="nofollow">Urban Outfitters</a></li><li><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/" rel="nofollow">Home Depot</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lowes.com/" rel="nofollow">Lowes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/" rel="nofollow">Walmart</a></li></ul>Online Stores:<ul><li><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/" rel="nofollow">Wayfair</a></li><li><a href="https://www.overstock.com/" rel="nofollow">Overstock</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow">Etsy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lampsplus.com/" rel="nofollow">Lamps Plus</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lumens.com/" rel="nofollow">Lumens</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allmodern.com/" rel="nofollow">All Modern</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lightology.com/" rel="nofollow">Lightology</a> </li></ul>

Design choices are all about balancing when and where you can splurge and where you can save without compromising on quality.  

In this episode I walk through places to personalize your home, creating focal points with statement light fixtures.

Whether you save or splurge on lighting, always look for good quality. I give 5 things to look out for when selecting LED lights to help you understand what you're buying. 

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!

And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/ 

If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Recommended places to look for lights -  

Where to Splurge: 
Crate and Barrel
Pottery Barn
West Elm
Restoration Hardware
World Market
Rejuvenation
Schoolhouse
Ylighting
Serena and Lily
Lulu and Georgia 

Where to Save: 
IKEA
Target
Urban Outfitters
Home Depot
Lowes
Walmart

Online Stores: 
Wayfair
Overstock
Etsy
Lamps Plus
Lumens
All Modern
Lightology

Where to Splurge and Where to Save in Lighting Your Home

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Are you overwhelmed when looking at the labels on LED light bulbs? Confused about lumens versus wattage or what Kelvin temperature to select?Do you wonder when and why you may use incandescent or fluorescent instead of LEDs in your house?This episode guides you through the different types of light bulbs you could use in your house, why you should focus on light output not wattage, and other characteristics to consider when choosing your next light bulb.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Are you overwhelmed when looking at the labels on LED light bulbs? Confused about lumens versus wattage or what Kelvin temperature to select? 

Do you wonder when and why you may use incandescent or fluorescent instead of LEDs in your house? 

This episode guides you through the different types of light bulbs you could use in your house, why you should focus on light output not wattage, and other characteristics to consider when choosing your next light bulb.  

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!

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If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

How to Choose a Light Bulb that Meets Your Needs

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Landscape lighting increases your home&#39;s curb appeal and enjoyment of using your garden after dark, in addition to helping with safety and security.Learn what three things you should consider before you go out and buy new lighting for your landscape.Think about the functions in your outdoor spaces and what the purpose is for lighting them.The episode also discusses why you should use dark sky friendly light fixtures, and controls that can help save energy and provide different moods depending on what you&#39;re doing.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Landscape lighting increases your home's curb appeal and enjoyment of using your garden after dark, in addition to helping with safety and security. 

Learn what three things you should consider before you go out and buy new lighting for your landscape. 

Think about the functions in your outdoor spaces and what the purpose is for lighting them. 

The episode also discusses why you should use dark sky friendly light fixtures, and controls that can help save energy and provide different moods depending on what you're doing. 

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it! 

And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/ 

If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

What to Consider Before Buying Landscape Lighting

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Improving the quality of the lighting when you&#39;re working from home not only helps with productivity but also improves your wellbeing. This episode discusses using daylight to help your circadian rhythm and ways you can best use natural light in your work space.It also gives you practical advice on how and where to use ambient lighting and task lighting, and bonus tips on how to look better on video conferencing!Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss an episode and rate and review it on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Improving the quality of the lighting when you're working from home not only helps with productivity but also improves your wellbeing.  
This episode discusses using daylight to help your circadian rhythm and ways you can best use it in your work space.  
It also gives you practical advice on how and where to use ambient lighting and task lighting, and bonus tips on how to look better on video conferencing!  
Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review it on Apple Podcasts!  
And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/ 
If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

How Lighting Can Help Productivity In Your Home Office

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In this episode I discuss 5 common mistakes I see people make with the lighting in their home and how you can easily fix them.They include:Underlighting or overlighting a roomNot using layers of lightUsing the wrong color temperature LEDNot using dimmersNot making the most of natural lightingDid you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode I discuss 5 common mistakes I see people make with the lighting in their home and how you can easily fix them. 

They include:

Underlighting or overlighting a room
Not using layers of light
Using the wrong color temperature LED 
Not using dimmers
Not making the most of natural lighting

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/ 

If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

5 Common Lighting Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home

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Do you have shadows on your face when you look in your vanity mirror? It&#39;s probably due to the lighting.In today&#39;s short episode I&#39;ll be giving advice on where lights should be located and what kind of lighting to use to have an even illumination on your face.I&#39;ll also discuss color temperature and dimming that are key when designing your bathroom lighting.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Do you have shadows on your face when you look in your vanity mirror? It's probably due to the lighting. 
In today's short episode I'll be giving advice on where lights should be located and what kind of lighting to use to have an even illumination on your face. 
I'll also discuss color temperature and dimming that are key when designing your bathroom lighting. 
Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/ 
If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

How to Look Better in a Bathroom Mirror with the Right Lighting

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Welcome to the first episode - a quick introduction into who this podcast is for, who I am and what I&#39;ll be discussing.Do you love your home and all things home improvement but struggle to get the lighting right?I hope to provide you with some guidance on how to use lighting to work with and enhance the rooms in your home, where you can find quality products without breaking the budget, and teach you some technical things about lighting that you never knew!Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">@yourlightinglady</a>If there are topics you&#39;d like me to discuss or lighting questions you&#39;d love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Welcome to the first episode - a quick introduction into who this podcast is for, who I am and what I'll be discussing. 
Do you love your home and all things home improvement but struggle to get the lighting right? 
I hope to provide you with some guidance on how to use lighting to work with and enhance the rooms in your home, where you can find quality products without breaking the budget, and teach you some technical things about lighting that you never knew!
Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/
If there are topics you'd like me to discuss or lighting questions you'd love answered leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram.

Introduction - Who is this podcast for?

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Welcome to Your Lighting Lady podcast - a place for fun inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and learn about the lighting in your home! I&#39;m Josie Wratten, a former lighting designer and lover of all things home design. Lighting is often an overlooked element in homes and the technology has changed a lot in the past few years. With people spending more time at home than ever before I want to use my two decades of lighting design experience to help you understand and create the lighting you love.I hope you&#39;ll join me and get ready to be inspired about the difference good lighting can make!Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/</a>

Welcome to Your Lighting Lady podcast - a place for fun inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and learn about the lighting in your home! I'm Josie Wratten, a former lighting designer and lover of all things home design. 
Lighting is often an overlooked element in homes and the technology has changed a lot in the past few years. With people spending more time at home than ever before I want to use my two decades of lighting design experience to help you understand and create the lighting you love.
I hope you'll join me and get ready to be inspired about the difference good lighting can make!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlightinglady/

Your Lighting Lady Trailer

Simple lighting ideas to create the home you love

Your Lighting Lady provides fun, inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and enhance the lighting in your home, because everyone deserves great lighting what ever your budget! Learn new technologies that exist in lighting today, tricks and tips you can use in your own space, and a look into the latest home lighting trends. Hosted by Josie Wratten, who uses her two decades of lighting design experience to provide simple ways you can have lighting you love!