This Adorable Valentine’s Day Find Will Instantly Cozy Up Any Room (You Can Use It All Year!)
When I was a little kid, I used to dream about having a home of my own that I decorate for every holiday. I never considered where I might store all of these holiday decorations in the offseason, nor that my future home might only be 800 square feet.
So, I have to be strategic when it comes to seasonal decorations. My choices have to be practical, thoughtful, and efficient. And that, dear reader, is why I have simply fallen in love with this rechargeable light bulb-shaped lamp that oozes with Valentine’s Day cheer and delivers a subtle burst of dopamine all year round.
Found in the Museum of Modern Art Design Store, this light bulb is my new favorite piece of home decor — with a Valentine’s Day twist. The bulb, which is slightly larger than a standard light bulb, has a heart-shaped, rose-colored filament contained inside a clear bulb, and a realistic-looking bulb base. It’s powered by a USB-rechargeable battery and comes with its very own charging cord. The bulb delivers five hours of light on a single charge, and it only takes 90 minutes to charge fully.
Surprisingly, it’s not just cute, it’s also pretty functional. Need a little bit of mood lighting for a girls’ night at home? The heart-shaped light bulb has you covered. Want to shed a little light on your work-from-home space? Yep, you guessed it — grab your heart-shaped light bulb. You can move it around from room to room whenever you need it, and you can showcase it on a shelf or in a display cabinet.
It’s worth pointing out that the heart-shaped bulb is not meant to go inside a lamp like a regular light bulb but instead stands alone, with a flat bottom that allows you to place it upright on a table or desk. Its base is intentionally oversized, so you can’t accidentally screw it into a regular outlet, which could pose a potentially serious safety hazard.
While I still daydream about having so many holiday decorations that it rivals the Griswolds’ Christmas display from the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, finding cute and functional pieces like this helps me feel festive in my small and cozy home. Bonus: It also doubles as an incredibly thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift that keeps on giving.