Tag Archives: Lamps

Cool or Lame Lighting Product? Reveal Lights

When I saw this product, I thought it was kind of cool for homes or apartments without enough windows. I had a small one-bedroom house years ago, that had few windows and always felt too dark. I think something like this would have been perfect, because no matter how many lamps I turned on, it still felt somewhat depressing when I spent a lot of time inside. The product is called Reveal Lights and it looks like a small can-light. It contains a small projector that emits an image of a window frame with trees waving in the wind. It … Continue reading →

Lighting and Your Home: The Master Bedroom

I am a lighting fiend. I blame it on my poor vision. For years I suffered from frequent headaches, eyestrain, and yes, on one occasion I accidentally paired navy blue shoes with black pants (and that was with my contacts on). I finally determined I am someone who functions better with proper lighting. It may sound cliché, but don’t underestimate the proper placement of lighting in your home. It can save you from sore eyes and some most embarrassing fashion disasters. My ophthalmologist provided me with the following preferred placement measurements for different lights: A General Rule to Remember: For … Continue reading →

On Lighting for the Home

My daughter asked what I was working on and I replied, “I’m going to write about lighting.” “Well, duh,” she said, “we need light so we can see.” I had to laugh. It’s true that lighting is an element that provides a basic function in every home, creating enough light to see, but there is a little more to it. Lighting can also be used to set a mood or to make a room feel cozier. Bright light can make a space appear larger and give it an airy feel. There is also task lighting, like the light that sits … Continue reading →

Lighting The Way For Guests

When is there too much light in a guest room and when is there not enough? Do you have to wait until someone bangs into something and breaks a toe before making a final evaluation of the situation? Well, Cheer up. The answer is go for more, lighten the way and keep on reading. To create a pleasant atmosphere, turn off the overheads and turn on the lamps. This is more intimate and conducive to conversation. If walls are deeply colored, at least three floor, table and wall lamps are recommended for the average size living room. When you buy … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-114 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-2579 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Units: About 21,300 Manufacturer: Emess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa. Hazard: There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible … Continue reading →