The Artisan Journal
49 guides from our London studio: how wooden night lamps are made, sleep-friendly lighting, every collection explained, gift ideas for every occasion, and honest comparisons.
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Wooden Night Lamps: The Complete Guide (How They’re Made, Safety, Rooms & Gifting)
A wooden night lamp is a small lantern of laser-cut wood with a warm LED inside, so a picture glows through the wood at night. Here is how they are made, where they work best and how to choose one.
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Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 6 min read
Christmas Gift Ideas Under £40: Handmade Wooden Lamps for Everyone on Your List
One handmade gift for every person on your list, all under £40 with free tracked UK delivery. Plus how to order in time for Christmas.
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Craftsmanship & Atelier
5 October 2026 • 7 min read
How Laser Cutting Works: Making a Layered Wooden Lamp, Step by Step
A laser cutter burns a line as fine as a hair through wood. Here is how that becomes a glowing, layered lamp, and what the laser cannot do.
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Collection Guides
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Ocean Lamps: Sea Turtles, Orcas, Seahorses and Underwater Night Lights
Sea turtles gliding, an orca breaching, seahorses among the weed: our ocean lamps bring a calm underwater glow to a bedroom.
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What wooden night lamps are, how they’re made and how to choose one.
Craftsmanship & Atelier
5 October 2026 • 7 min read
How Laser Cutting Works: Making a Layered Wooden Lamp, Step by Step
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Buying Guides
1 October 2026 • 6 min read
How to Choose a Wooden Night Lamp: A 7-Point Buyer’s Checklist
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Craftsmanship & Atelier
20 July 2025 • 6 min read
The Craft Behind Every Artiviesta Lamp: Wood, Laser, and Light
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Warm light, sleep, and night lights for nurseries and kids’ rooms.
Sleep & Lighting
5 October 2026 • 6 min read
Night Lights for Adults and Older Relatives: Safer Night-Time Trips
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Sleep & Lighting
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Sensory-Friendly Lighting at Home: Calm, Warm and Predictable
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Home Decor & Sleep Science
5 October 2026 • 4 min read
How to Light a Cosy Reading Nook
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Sleep & Lighting
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Woodland Nursery Ideas: Foxes, Deer, Owls and Warm Light
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Sleep & Lighting
28 September 2026 • 7 min read
How to Choose a Night Light for a Kids’ Room or Nursery
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Sleep & Lighting
22 September 2026 • 7 min read
What Colour Night Light Is Best for Sleep? Warm vs Blue Light Explained
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2 July 2025 • 5 min read
Creating a Cosy Bedroom with Warm Ambient Lighting
Read →Collection Guides
In-depth guides to every collection: cats, dogs, birds, bunnies and more.
Collection Guides
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Ocean Lamps: Sea Turtles, Orcas, Seahorses and Underwater Night Lights
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5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Black Cats: Myths, Luck and Halloween Lamps That Celebrate Them
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Collection Guides
2 October 2026 • 6 min read
Wildlife Lamps: Safari Sunsets, Wolves, Deer and Woodland Animals
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Collection Guides
30 September 2026 • 8 min read
Cat Lamps: 10 Wooden Night Lights for Every Kind of Cat Lover
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Collection Guides
29 September 2026 • 7 min read
Dog Lamps by Breed: Find the Wooden Night Light That Looks Like Your Dog
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Collection Guides
27 September 2026 • 6 min read
Bird Lamps for Birdwatchers & Nature Lovers: Owls, Robins, Kingfishers and More
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Collection Guides
26 September 2026 • 5 min read
Dinosaur Night Lights for Kids: Making Bedtime a Bit Less Scary
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Collection Guides
23 September 2026 • 5 min read
Bunny Lamps: Gentle Rabbit Night Lights for Nurseries, Easter and Rabbit Lovers
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21 September 2026 • 6 min read
Fantasy Lamps: Dragons, Fairies, Gnomes and Hobbit Houses in Wood and Light
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The right lamp for every person and occasion.
Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 6 min read
Christmas Gift Ideas Under £40: Handmade Wooden Lamps for Everyone on Your List
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Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 4 min read
Gifts for Horse Lovers: Handmade Ideas for Riders and Equestrians
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Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Diwali Gift Ideas: Lamps for the Festival of Lights
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Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (UK): Personal Gifts She’ll Use Every Day
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Gift Guides
5 October 2026 • 6 min read
Helping a Child Through the Loss of a Pet
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5 October 2026 • 6 min read
Handmade Gifts Under £40 (UK): 15 Ideas for Every Person
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5 October 2026 • 4 min read
End-of-Term Teacher Gifts: Thoughtful Ideas Teachers Actually Like
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4 October 2026 • 7 min read
Gifts for Cat Lovers (UK): 12 Ideas They’ll Actually Use
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Gift Guides
3 October 2026 • 6 min read
Gifts for Dog Lovers (UK): Breed Lamps, Memorial Gifts and Ideas Under £40
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Bespoke
30 September 2026 • 5 min read
Custom Pet Lamps: How a Bespoke Wooden Lamp of Your Cat or Dog Is Made
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Gift Guides
29 September 2026 • 6 min read
Pet Memorial Gifts: A Gentle Light to Remember a Cat or Dog
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26 September 2026 • 5 min read
New Baby Gift Ideas: A Nursery Night Light That Lasts Beyond the Baby Years
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Gift Guides
24 September 2026 • 5 min read
Housewarming Gift Ideas: Why a Handmade Lamp Beats Another Candle
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Gift Guides
21 September 2026 • 4 min read
Romantic Gift Lamps for Valentine’s Day and Anniversaries
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Gift Guides
15 June 2025 • 4 min read
Why a Handcrafted Wooden Animal Lamp Makes the Perfect Pet Lover Gift
Read →Comparisons
Honest side-by-sides: salt lamps, moon lamps, candles and power types.
Home Decor & Sleep Science
5 October 2026 • 4 min read
Student Room Lighting: Making Halls Cosy Without Candles
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Home Decor & Sleep Science
5 October 2026 • 4 min read
What Is Hygge? The Danish Art of Cosiness (and Why Lighting Is Central)
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Comparisons
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
Silicone vs Wooden Night Lights: Which Is Better?
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Comparisons
2 October 2026 • 7 min read
Wooden Lamp vs Salt Lamp vs Moon Lamp: Which Night Lamp Should You Buy?
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30 September 2026 • 7 min read
Handmade vs Mass-Produced Wooden Lamps: What You’re Actually Paying For
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Comparisons
27 September 2026 • 6 min read
LED Lantern vs Candle: Safety, Cost and Atmosphere Compared
Read →Home Decor & Sleep Science
25 September 2026 • 5 min read
7 Alternatives to Candles for a Cosy Home (Without the Flame)
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Comparisons
23 September 2026 • 5 min read
USB vs Battery vs Plug-In Night Lights: Which Power Type Is Best?
Read →Mindful Living
Meditation spaces and the meaning behind spiritual designs.
Mindful Living
5 October 2026 • 5 min read
What Do Owls Symbolise? Owl Meaning, Myths and Owl Gift Ideas
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Mindful Living
24 September 2026 • 6 min read
How to Light a Meditation or Yoga Space: Warm, Low and Calm
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Mindful Living
19 September 2026 • 6 min read
What Does the Tree of Life Mean? Symbolism Across Cultures
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Mindful Living
18 September 2026 • 7 min read
Spiritual Lamps and Their Meanings: Buddha, Ganesha, Shiva and Hanuman
Read →Safety & Care
Running costs, overnight safety and looking after real wood.
Each lamp is born in our London studio: laser-cut, hand-sanded and hand-finished by Marko Miholić.