Soft lighting makes a home feel warm and welcoming. Once a chill hits the air, we string up one strand of tiny white lights on each of our mantels and turn them on at dusk. (Which is at 4:45 PM these days!) It instantly brightens my mood and makes our apartment feel festive and cozy.

Any one else have a dark-too-early wintertime solution? We also use a blue light.

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