The Journal

Stories from the studio—and the light it makes.

How the light behaves, how it settles into a room by evening, and the materials behind it — written slowly, the way it deserves.

Featured · Alabaster

Travertine and alabaster: the stone lighting is warming up to

Two stones, two ways with light: how to tell travertine and alabaster apart, and why both are trending now.

Jun 6, 2026 · 5 min read
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Japandi bedroom lighting: warm minimalism, done quietly

What makes a lamp read japandi, on or off, and how to keep bedroom light low and warm.

Apr 12, 2026 · 5 min read