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Are they bulbs or lamps?

19/06/2016

Bulbs or lamps ? You see we have a ‘thing’ going on in our house. My technically minded Mister, and the 14 year old tell me that electricians call light bulbs ‘lamps’ however I say they are bulbs as in ‘light bulbs’ and they say bulbs are what you plant in the garden! Aren’t men funny things?

 

 

Do you call them Bulbs or Lamps?

I also say and truly believe that light bulbs can make or break a lighting design and with that we all agree.

How do you choose the correct lamp/bulb? There are many considerations to contemplate when selecting the right one for your home…

 

Things to consider when choosing a light bulb:

1. Brightness:Β this is measured in Lumens.
I choose to have bright lights in all my work areas and on my side of the bed (especially handy when crocheting). Marc prefers a softer light on his side. In my sewing room I have very bright lights too. Whereas in the lounge and sitting room we have softer lighting scattered around.I believe its called ambient light.

 

 

2.Β Purpose: Inside or outside?
Common sense really, but with things like security lights, motion sensor lights bulbs/lamps must be chosen according to purpose. Childrens nightlights come into this area too, again common sense will prevail as you need the lamp to be light but not too bright.

 

 

3. Appearance: Consider if the bulb is to be viewed as part of the lighting design?
In our house we have a lot of visible bulbs because we favour simple industrial fittings. Marc made them all! So we prefer beautiful low energy bulbs with led filaments.

 

 

4. Energy: Today there is a wide variety of new energy saving inexpensive bulbs. They used to be so expensive and very ugly, halogen lights.Not anymore though! All our bulbs are now LED, because they use 90% less electricity. The 14 year old tested me on what it meant last week, he was impressed that I knew… ‘light emitting diodes’ So we get to have the classic iconic filament light bulb back with an energy saving twist. Thank goodness.

You can see the difference an LED bulb made below, to my crocheted standard lamp. The top pic is an old halogen and the bottom is an energy saving new LED filament bulb.

bulbs or lamps

So do you call them bulbs or lamps? I cannot stop calling them that, it must be my age!

Would you like to know more about this lamp shade? I wrote a whole post about it…

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I'd so appreciate you sharing this post!
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Wilting blooms rescued from the garden. The Lavender is magnificent this year! Anyone know the best time to harvest it for drying? I want to make scented pillows. πŸ’œ 

#petalsandprops #grownnotflown #flowersgivemepower #gardentovase #mamasblooms #petalpower #flowerpower #igrewthese
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Wilting blooms rescued from the garden. The Lavender is magnificent this year! Anyone know the best time to harvest it for drying? I want to make scented pillows. πŸ’œ #petalsandprops #grownnotflown #flowersgivemepower #gardentovase #mamasblooms #petalpower #flowerpower #igrewthese
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Today is a day for loose dresses (with very little underneath πŸ˜†πŸ€« 
Sewistas get your #wildergown - @fridaypatterncompany dresses out !
What do you mean you haven’t made one yet? There is a reason this pattern is a best seller ya know ! 
I now have two #wildergownshirt and two dresses. Perfect for this UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ heatwave πŸ”†
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How are you keeping cool, we are lounging, animals are dozing. The cool ceramic tiles in the hallway are popular for laying on ya tummy with paws spread out, I might try it!
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#howwekeepcool #summerinthecityβ˜€οΈ #bluedresses #sewingshownseated #littleliffner #homesewn #fortheloveofsewing #youcanhackit #diyfashion #sewingforsanity #sewingisselfcare #thisprettyengland #exploretocreate #wanderfolk #facadelovers #streetportraits #prettylittletrips #thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle
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Today is a day for loose dresses (with very little underneath πŸ˜†πŸ€« Sewistas get your #wildergown - @fridaypatterncompany dresses out ! What do you mean you haven’t made one yet? There is a reason this pattern is a best seller ya know ! I now have two #wildergownshirt and two dresses. Perfect for this UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ heatwave πŸ”† . How are you keeping cool, we are lounging, animals are dozing. The cool ceramic tiles in the hallway are popular for laying on ya tummy with paws spread out, I might try it! . . . #howwekeepcool #summerinthecityβ˜€οΈ #bluedresses #sewingshownseated #littleliffner #homesewn #fortheloveofsewing #youcanhackit #diyfashion #sewingforsanity #sewingisselfcare #thisprettyengland #exploretocreate #wanderfolk #facadelovers #streetportraits #prettylittletrips #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle
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My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
.
.
.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
.
.
.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next. This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. . What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! . . . #lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
.
πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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My definition of multitasking . . . Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! . πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend ! . Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . . . . #totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity #agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard #menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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In a world full of chaos it’s reassuring to know that there will always be crochet and the Sunday papers. 
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Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal 
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#crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy  #crochetlifestyle
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In a world full of chaos it’s reassuring to know that there will always be crochet and the Sunday papers. . Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal . . . #dreaminginpictures #tinytinymoments #daysofsimpleandslow #folkandstory #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet #usethosescraps #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifestyle
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