Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

When it comes to interior design, lighting has traditionally been functional first and stylish second. However, this year proves that lamps are no longer the quiet fixtures lurking in the background.

I’m manifesting a season of endless outdoor hangs — I’m talking picnics in the park, patio dinner parties, garden games, the works. But I’ll need the right lighting to keep the good times going long ...