New Outdoor Light
I was so surprised to find this galvanized outdoor light fixture for under $20 at Lowe's. It's so simple and straightforward in it's design: real metal in a simple shape that looks really nice and handsome against the painted wood outside the craft room. The utilitarian look is really great and to buy it for less than twenty bucks? That's the icing on the cake.
After I installed the light, I put in a yellow coated compact fluorescent lightbulb, the kind designed to not attract insects in the summer. Even though it's below freezing here and bugs are nowhere to be seen, I still installed this light bulb in the fixture.
What I like about this yellow CFL bulb is that the yellow casing on it actually deflects the bright, white harsh light from the CFL; it's actually pleasant to look at when it's lit. So at night when the light turns on, it casts a nice, soft yellow-y glow into the dark woods. And with the energy-saving benefits of the CFL bulb, I feel better using it, too.
So, to recap: $20 galvanized light fixture. Score! Yellow coated CFL bulb that looks pleasant when lit? Score!
We bought these when we restored our 1930 farmhouse. I had looked for galvanized lights in places like restoration hardware and was appalled at how expensive they were; plus, they weren't as simple as I wanted. I was so excited to find these at Lowe's! Now I just need some of those lightbulbs you have because traditional white bulbs are harsh!
Posted by: april Coxe | December 15, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Love the light...where did you find the fluorescent coated bug bulb?? I live in the country, in Florida, and we have bugs all year long...our outdoor fixtures "eat" GE and other brand bug lights for midnight snacks! I told my husband we should buy stock in the company, except I don't think the product is very good! I'd love to find one that lasts longer, & looks good. Thanks!
Posted by: Elaine | December 16, 2007 at 05:49 AM
I am going to have to look for those blubs. They's be nice to have on hand for lots of things. I have a few "reusing" ideas posted. Feel free to stop by my blog. Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | December 16, 2007 at 11:12 AM
AWESOME light. Very similar to the ancient one we had on our farmhouse when we moved in. I hope I can find one like it (we don't have Loews here)!
Posted by: Jen | December 16, 2007 at 11:15 AM
I can't find it in our local Lowe's or online....do you know who the maker is on this light? It is exactly what I am looking for.
Posted by: alnork | January 23, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Lovely looking light, certainly different to the everyday outdoor lights you normally see
Posted by: Ace Lamps | July 28, 2008 at 08:33 AM