Plumen Bulbs

Plumen is the antithesis of low energy light bulbs as we know them. Rather than hide the unappealing traditional compact fluorescent light (CFL) behind boring utility, Plumen 001 is a bulb you’ll want on show. The manufacturer, Hulgar, notes that what the bulb offers in aesthetics can sometimes be the tipping point for on-the-fence consumers who aren't easily willing …

Recycled Pop Pendant Lights

If  you regularly follow my blog you know I admire lighting from found and recycled objects. Here are a few more examples from the web. 15" Pop Tab Pendant Light by Mauricio Affonso. Mountain Dew Bottle ReGlow Pendant Light by Shelley Spicuzza. Sandblasted 2-litre bottles are made into shades for lamps or pendants by Sarah …

More Recycled Chandeliers

I have had many readers tell me they really like the chandelier from a previous post made from coffee stirrers .  So in response, I have hunted down a few more recycled chandeliers that I think are also beautiful and inspiring. This light of pop art flowers is made from recycled soda bottle bottoms. Artist …

ReLED Replaces Your Flourescent Lamps

ReLEDSystems, from Huntington Beach, CA offers an LED replacement for fluorescent T5, T8 and T12 lamps.  The extruded aluminum linear lamp conforms to the dimensions of a typical fluorescent lamp.  It provides an efficient heat sink and uses bright Lumiled K2 diodes.  The fluorescent ballast is replaced with the Re Driver.  It's skinny profile helps to …