Lets talk about one of the greatest things in all the world.
Vintage lamps.
I’ve got more vintage lamps than I dare say (I don’t want someone reading this to take it the wrong way and schedule an intervention.) But this beat up brass bent arm floor lamp is probably my favorite lamp of all time. The patina is just something that you can’t buy or replicate. Also I’m pretty sure I scored it at a yard sale for $5.
The one downside with it is that somewhere along its life journey the knob that turns it on and off disappeared. Leaning behind a piece of furniture to unplug it. One of the quirks of vintage, right? Not any more.
This guy was the first thing that I though of when I partner with Sengled and they sent me their Element smart bulbs.
Smart technology is just incredible, there are so many different options for upgrading your space. But I dare say that none are as simple as screwing in a light bulb, and that is exactly what the Element is all about. It’s as simple as screwing in the blue, connecting it to the included hub, and downloading an app. Now I can control it anywhere!! They also have a serious commitment to the environment, both in their company and helping people like me cut down on my energy costs. The energy cost of an Element bulb is $1.08 per YEAR. That’s like choosing to impulse buy a Snickers at Target checkout, or having a room full of light for.a.year.people.
One of the upgrades we made on the exterior of the Merc was photocells for our lighting. It’s something that needed to be planned from the beginning, but what if you didn’t plan for them and the lighting you love doesn’t have built in photocells? This is where Sengled Element bulbs can really shine (pun TOTALLY intended!!) You can set your bulbs on a schedule so they will come on when the sun goes down, no special wiring needed!
Think about all of the places in your house where you want to be able to control the lighting from your phone. Entryway and kitchen lights for when you’re traveling, Kid’s lights so that they’ll finally go to sleep. Lamps that have no way of turning them on or off (my favorite!) there are so many possibilities!! Our office is the first place in the Merc that has plants, art, and now my favorite lamp! I didnt realize what having a separate space for work would do for my life (it’s the best!!!) and I cant wait to pull out the rest of my lamp hoar….collection from the storage unit because Sengled has singlehandedly justified my years of scavenging. I can’t wait to find more homeless lamps to love!!
You can snag your Sengled Element bulbs here!
Thanks to Sengled for partnering with me on this post!
Hi! I have been looking for an indoor plant/tree like the tall guy in the corner for YEARS! Can you share the species?!
Where did you get the sconces on the exterior of the Merc?
Theyre from Home Depot! They have them in stock and they’re only $17!
Or for less than $2 you could go to the hardware store and buy a new knob!
I love your blog, and I like smart bulbs, but justifying $40 light bulbs a a fix for a ‘broken’ lamp is just ridiculous!
awww come on. It’s certainly much more a suggestion to bring some cool technology into your life. The broken knob was the simply the impetus to figure out a cool solution.
They also work awesome with Amazon Alexa! If you have an echo plus, you don’t even need the hub! I got them to compare them to my Phillips smart bulbs and they work just the same, you can’t tell the difference whatsoever, and they are a fraction of the price!
Still waiting on the tour of the Merc!!!
Ok, this is a really cool idea! I am FOREVER waking up at 2am because my kids have left a light on in the living room and it’s shining under my door. I see that there is a four pack option as well to make them more cost effective. The only thing I’d like to know is the average life span on these.