mood lighting

mood lighting

It’s winter and I hate cold weather. I know only one person who likes cold temperatures and she moved back to Boston after nearly suffocating in Nashville last summer. Not, me. I can take the humidity and high temperatures. Give me summer any day!

I’ve learned to deal with winter blahs in the most unique ways. I’ll share some tips with you in case you are struggling too.

Color: bright happy colors influence our mood more than you might realize. I’ve found that wearing bright colors or having them around me helps cheer me up. For the past three years the walls of my office, where I spend most of my days, were lime green and cobalt blue. With a punch of hot pink, neon yellow and primary red, I rarely felt down. I was being treated for mania, but that is a common side-effect of color overload.

Light: The days are longer, the sun is not as bright and neither is my mood. I have a large window in my office that provides some natural sunlight. I also use an over head light with three 60-watt bulbs; there’s a 75-watt bulb in a free-standing lamp, plus I have a 3-way lamp for mood lighting. I figure an electric bill is cheaper than psychotherapy.

Aromatherapy: Smell is associated with memories and can affect the olfactory nerves in your brain. I have an apothecary of essential oils for just about anything that ails me. I mixed a formula for lifting my spirits and I wear it whenever I feel down. I may smell like a French whore with arthritis but I’m not depressed!

Exercise: Moving your body moves energy. The winter blahs are really just an energy shift as our planet moves farther from the sun in its orbit. I used to excuse myself from exercising in the winter because it is too cold to get outside and do my usual walking routine. I remedied that by purchasing an elliptical trainer to use indoors. I tried it for five minutes, broke out into a sweat and went back to my office vowing not to do that again. When I redecorated other parts of my house, the exercise machine ended up in my office where its arms handily hold my closet door open.

Change your appearance: Sometimes I just get tired of my looks and this normally happens in winter. I took myself out for a new hair style last week. I told the stylist I wanted something really perky that would be a drastic change from the boring hair-do I had been sporting. Now that I look like a punk rocker, my winter blahs have abated.

Change of environment: I couldn’t afford to take a tropical vacation so I opted to redecorate my home. I had been watching those decorating shows on HGTV (what else is there to do in winter?) and decided my home needed sprucing up. So far I’ve painted sixteen walls, a closet and four ceilings. My body will recover eventually. By the way, painting utilizes a lot of the tips I’m sharing with you. It includes exercise, change of environment, color, smell (odor), and a those splotches on my clothes created a new look for me.

I encourage you to try these recommendations, I’m sure your winter will be brighter, more colorful, fun and if nothing else, it will be interesting!

Earthmate EP085250 8-Watt, Dimmable BR30 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $146.94 ...

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Afterglow AX.1 Controller for Xbox 360 - Blue New for 2010 $19.00 The AFTERGLOW family of controllers breaks new ground in form, features, and radiant aesthetics, delivering gamers an experience sure to have them glowing. The appearance of the AFTERGLOW controllers is defined by clear a polycarbonate body plastic, withi...

Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting $66.41 Multi-color backlighting mixing shades from red through amber to greenTouch-sensitive backlit dashboard control panelWASD cursor Cyborg and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of the keyboard to highlight monly used gaming keys Cyborg Mode: instantly disable the Windows keys and change the color and brightness of the gaming keys at the touch of a button12 programmable Cyborg keysPow...

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Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device $124.99 Fight Winter blues with the Philips goLITE BLU energy light. This portable light therapy device is designed to help increase your energy level naturally. Its small size makes it easy to use wherever your travels may take you. Comes with a rechargeable battery, travel case, and international plug adapters....

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KODAK The Art of Digital Photography: Mood, Ambience & Dramatic Effects $8.49 Lighting, exposure, and computer effects: every one of these photographic elements helps create a photograph’s ambience, transforming it from a simple document into an eloquent, interpretive piece of art. From Kodak comes a complete course in refining the image and enhancing the scene you’re capturing. It focuses on personal expression, on moving beyond reality through point of view, sof...

Atmosphere, Mood and Light $9.90 ...

A Guide to Getting in the Mood: Including Lighting, Mood Music, Heavy Petting, Oral Sex, Sexual Intercourse, Whipped Cream, Handcuffs, and More $15.23 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. In this book you will find a guide to getting in the mood. The first chapter is setting the right atmosphere with lighting, candles, and incense. The second chapter is on mood music like Miles Davis, Portishead, and Marvin Gaye. The next chapter is on getting warmed up...

Uncle Milton Moon In My Room $15.24 It's the ultimate night light. Bring the wonder of the night sky into a youngster's room with this light up moon that can be set to any of 12-different lunar phases....

Orbeez - Mood Lamp $13.99 From the Manufacturer Design your own Mood Lamp with LED lights and 1,500 Orbeez in three colors. Grow your own Orbeez, fill your mood lamp then turn on the LED lights and watch the lights change from one stunning transformation to the next. Requires 3 AAA Batteries (Not Included). Comes with 16-page Activity Booklet for lots of fun. Product Description Create your own real-working mood lamp. Grow...

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iHome iP15W LED Color Changing Stereo System with Passive Subwoofer for iPhone and iPod $52.68 Add excitement and color to your music with the iP15. Reson8® speaker technology with a passive subwoofer provides great stereo sound. Perfect for parties or setting the mood while listening at home. A line-in jack allows you to play any audio source.The translucent cabinet changes color at the touch of a button. There's five different color change modes: slow fade spectrum favorite color pulse t...

iHome iH15 LED Color-Changing Speaker System with Built-In Subwoofer for iPod $59.99 A colorful way to enjoy your favorite tunes, the iHome iH15W is a compact, illuminated cube and iPod speaker dock. Its compatible with Apple iPod touch 32 GB 4th Generation. Set it to one color to match your mood, or cycle through the colors for a little fun. Give your favorite music a little color. Click to enlarge. Pick a single color to suit your mood. Click to enlarge. Conven...

4pc. Multi-Color 7 Color LED Interior Underdash Lighting Kit $34.99 LEDGLOWs 4pc. 7 Color Interior Kit is jam-packed with an assortment of features and four super bright multi-colored LED tubes to illuminate your cars interior. This product allows you to choose between blue, red, green, purple, aqua, white or yellow colors. There are a variety of mounting possibilities available including installing the tubes to your foot well, under your seats, or even your dash....

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Dual XDMA6540 AM/FM CD Player with MP3/Full iPod/iPhone Control and Bluetooth $199.99 CD-R - CD-DA, MP3, WMA - AM, FM - Secure Digital (SD) Card - Bluetooth - USB - Auxiliary Input...

Coleman Kids 4D Lantern with Mood Light $24.26 This battery-powered child's lantern supplies both light and entertainment. As a regular lantern, it has a krypton bulb for bright, long-lasting illumination with adjustable brightness control. Switching on a removable LED light creates a show of changing colors, and the five-position switch supplies light-show variety. Made of plastic, the lantern floats, stays cool to the touch, includes a remov...

Hayward AstroLite 100-Watt 120-Volt Underwater Halogen Concrete Niche Light ...

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NZXT Sleeved LED Case Light Kit (Blue) 2 Meter CB-LED20-BU $11.95 The NZXT CB-LED20-BU Blue Sleeved LED Kit re-images the way enthusiasts sets up lighting inside the computer case. Traditionally, cold cathodes and even solid LED boards take up large amounts of space inside the case. Using sleeved wires paired with high density amount of LEDs, this kit allows users to hide lights between side panels and under components, creating an amazing glow effect....

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Moonrays 99924 Color-Changing Glass Ball Fixture $9.90 Mesmerizing. Watch the colors in the glass ball slowly change from one to another. Group several fixtures together in a flowerbed for an especially striking effect. Crackle glass ball. 7 color changing LED. Rechargeable NiCd battery (included). 17'' high....

Just wondering: Do cats’ pupils change size from light or from mood?

if i remember correctly, i think i read somewhere on the internet that cats’ pupils change size from their moods.
example: if a cat is frightened their pupils get really big.

^^is this true? or do cats’ pupils change sizes like humans, from light.

Thanks everyone
Also, if you could be more descriptive….
if they change from mood can you tell me what size the pupils are when they’re scared, relaxed ect.
thank you for the answers so far, though

Both.

From light: the darker the ambient light, the wider the cat’s pupils become to get in more light to see.
From mood: when a cat’s emotions are heightened (fright, excitement, lust) the pupils enlarge. For example, when stalking and hunting prey they become bigger so the cat can track movement better.

Earthmate EP085250 8-Watt, Dimmable BR30 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $146.94 ...

Sylvania LED Lighted Placemat with White Decorative LEDs ...

9 Sterling Candlesticks - Set of 2 $1,100.00 These Sterling Candlesticks by Reed Barton adds the final touches of timeless appeal to any properly set table. Sold in a pair, these heirloom-quality candlesticks feature graceful proportions and a distinctive flared body that is sure to capture the charm of any table setting. This gleaming piece looks fantastic on your dinner or buffet table and allows you to add just the right amount of romanti...

Multi-Color E27 LED Light Bulb with Remote $4.00 Light-emitting diodes are darn cool and have found uses in so many places - traffic lights, standard lightbulb sockets and high-powered flashlights to name a few. The Multi-Color LED Lightbulb is a super bright LED bulb that can transition through dozens of color and rightness combinations and is compatible with a standard lightbulb socket. The included IR remote can select an individual color or ...

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Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting $66.41 Multi-color backlighting mixing shades from red through amber to greenTouch-sensitive backlit dashboard control panelWASD cursor Cyborg and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of the keyboard to highlight monly used gaming keys Cyborg Mode: instantly disable the Windows keys and change the color and brightness of the gaming keys at the touch of a button12 programmable Cyborg keysPow...

NZXT Sleeved LED Case Light Kit (Blue) 2 Meter CB-LED20-BU $11.95 The NZXT CB-LED20-BU Blue Sleeved LED Kit re-images the way enthusiasts sets up lighting inside the computer case. Traditionally, cold cathodes and even solid LED boards take up large amounts of space inside the case. Using sleeved wires paired with high density amount of LEDs, this kit allows users to hide lights between side panels and under components, creating an amazing glow effect....

NZXT Sleeved LED Case Light Kit (White) 2 Meter CB-LED20-WT $11.98 The NZXT CB-LED20-WT White Sleeved LED Kit re-images the way enthusiasts sets up lighting inside the computer case. Traditionally, cold cathodes and even solid LED boards take up large amounts of space inside the case. Using sleeved wires paired with high density amount of LEDs, this kit allows users to hide lights between side panels and under components, creating an amazing glow effect....

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Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light by Twist Lighting $560 Mother Nature's unruly stepchild. The Twist Lighting Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light is an abstract take on the pine tree, its rotomoulded body glowing with bright, attractive light. Choose from two sizes or pair Large (60") and Small (36") together for a unique forest in the yard. Based out of Quebec, Canada, Twist Lighting is known for their decorative outdoor lighting and furniture pieces that harmonize with the surrounding landscape. They offer a contemporary "twist", if you will, to Mother Nature's home. The Twist Lighting Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light is available with the following: Details:White colorRotomoulded polyethylene constructionPlugs in to standard outlet with screw base socket6 foot cordWeather resistantEnergy efficientOptional anchoring system available. Please call Customer Service at 877.445.4486 to order.UL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Size: Large, or Small.Lighting: One 15 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1-2 weeks. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Width 20 In., Height 36 In. Large Fixture: Width 24 In., Height 60 In.

Tonner Nu Mood Purple Pant Doll Accessory $34.99 Rock some jeans with your Nu Mood Tonner Doll! Jeans are where it's at, and when you've got a pair that are as stylish as this purple pair, then things are looking good. Designed to fit any Nu Mood Tonner Doll, these taffeta material jeans are sexy and stylish, and are a limited edition of only 300 pieces! Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Pink Bag Doll Accessory $34.99 What a ritzy purse! With its classic design, this lustrous Nu Mood pink satin handbag dazzles brightly with its brilliant colors and array of rhinestones littering the top of the bag. Complete with a convenient handle, this purse is scaled to the Nu Mood collection of Tonner Dolls. Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Flat Beige Doll Accessory $34.99 Let your Tonner Doll be comfy and cool in these stylish Nu Mood beige flats! Faux leather with sandal design and trimmed with rhinestones, these laid-back shoes add a whole and other side to relaxed comfort! Shoes will fit the Nu Mood collection flat foot. Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Flat Black Doll Accessory $34.99 Release your Tonner Doll's inner gladiator fashionista! These Nu Mood faux black leather sandals are not only stylish, but they're also fierce! With metal studs and cut work on the faux black leather shoe, these sandals are all the rage! Fits the Nu Mood collection flat foot. Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Flat Pink Doll Accessory $29.99 Wow, now these shoes are cute! Featuring a fun and laid-back ballet-shoe design, these Nu Mood pink shoes have a pretty silver sparkle butterfly trim that really gives them some extra style! Shoes fit on the Nu Mood collection flat foot. Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Champagne Bag Doll Accessory $34.99 This cute Nu Mood pink clutch bag is so hip and stylish that it's a perfect accent to almost any outfit! With its gold-clasped top and rhinestone design, this purse would look great as it's held by one of your favorite Tonner Dolls. This handbag is scaled to fit the Nu Mood collection Tonner Dolls. Doll not included.

Tonner Nu Mood Red Bag Doll Accessory $34.99 Your Tonner Doll is sure to catch tons of attention as she swings this sleek and sultry Nu Mood red satin handbag. With its long handle and red bead design, this purse can go with almost any outfit! Bag is fold-close and is scaled to fit the Nu Mood collection Tonner Dolls. Doll not included.

Avon Flushmount by Hinkley Lighting $159 Clean and simple in design, yet still able to set an upscale mood. The Hinkley Lighting Avon Flushmount is a great option for today's eclectic room styles, with its etched opal shade and choice of finishes. Pairs beautifully in the bathroom with the Hinkley Avon collection of sconces and bath bars. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Avon Flushmount is available with the following: Details:Etched Opal glass shadeCeiling canopyUL ListedOptions:Finish: Brushed Nickel (shown), or Polished Chrome.Lighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Diameter 15 In., Depth 7.75 In. Ceiling Canopy: Diameter 15 In.

Lewis N. Clark Mood Neck Pillow - Blue $15.19 Lewis N. Clark-The micro-bead filling in the Mood™ pillow will make you feel comfortable and is the stress-less approach to travel.