How I also designed Luxury wireless outdoor lamps for Climate change.

Case Study: The Philosophy of Nostalgia Produced and Narrated by: Linda Allen

Interior Photography: Alex Vertikoff

Lamp I Love featured:

Phyllis Morris Poodle Lamp

WITH FOOTAGE FROM:

American Fashion & American Dept. Stores - Circa 1950's Andy Grifith Show, Christmas Song

The Gangs All Here, 1943 Trailer

Ceramic Art Potters of Japan, 1960's

Gerrit Rietveld - Archives.org

Fashions, 1964/10/26

MUSIC:

Swing Time by Pedro

By the Pool, Jingle Punks

Road to Moscow, Jingle Punks

RESEARCH:

Alzlive (music and alzeimers) - Kathleen Downey Nostalgia: A Neuropsychiatric Understanding - AR Hirsch

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THANK YOU! Linda

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Why am I sharing this blog with you?

As an interior and lighting designer, I'm genuinely fascinated by the stories our design choices tell about who we are. Sometimes, we might not even realize why we select certain pieces for our spaces. Through this blog, I want to share my insights and experiences, inspiring you to create spaces that feel authentically yours and elevate your well-being.

What can you expect from this blog?

I’ll offer fresh perspectives and practical tips to help you transform your spaces in ways that truly resonate with your unique experiences and personal style.

What's in it for you?

Expect captivating and empathy-laced stories, with some clever wit, as we dive into the art of focusing on life's delightful details. Drawing from my adventures in design, lighting, travel, and storytelling, I'll share unique insights that can surprise and inspire you create spaces that reflect your one-of-a-kind journey.

Remember when a nightlight meant everything to you? Well to me that may have been the first time I really appreciated a lamp. I never knew its hidden power until much later when I found myself designing light fixtures for Disney, to help tell a story. Because lamps can tell us not only about the person, but the life they live. They can set the date, time of day, create the mood, guide the eye and yes melt the heart. How the wrong type of light can make someone uncomfortable, or the right type a little too comfortable.

Now lamps and other cultures especially give us insight to what others believe in, the resources they use and why. And as an interior and lighting designer, lamps have become well rather special to me, they give me a glimpse where one's head is at how they live, feel and what they like. But to me lamps create moments, so the next time you find yourself saying that's a great lamp, ask why…

All Light Fixtures designed by Linda Allen (except for Flying Chinese & Red lanterns & small Lamp next to Bob Hope)

Thanks for the Memory - Bob Hope Archive video - Southern California Railroad Station 1940's

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