Winner: July's Hang. Love. Share.Posted on 3 Aug 00:00 Read more

Congratulations to Darren who has won our July's Hang. Love. Share. competition - a beautiful, vintage glass pendant light with Anne.

Darren sent us this wonderful photograph of our Joseph GLS LED light bulbs in Fluid Glass Pendants:

See his photograph on our Inspiration Gallery.

 

August's Hang. Love. Share. CompetitionPosted on 3 Aug 00:00 Read more

August's Hang. Love. Share. prize is this stunning Wisteria Glass Shade Pendant from Laura Ashley RRP £85.00 - complete with our very own LED filament candle light bulb, Elizabeth RRP £15.49.

Total prize value of £100.49!

July's Hang. Love. Share. CompetitionPosted on 30 Jul 00:00 Read more

This month we are offering one lucky person the chance to win a beautiful, vintage glass pendant light shade - complete with antique brass fitting and sconce from Cult Furniture (RRP £79.00) along with our gorgeous Anne light bulb which features criss cross LED filament (RRP £27.99).

Total Prize RRP £106.99!

To enter, simply email competitions@brightgoods.co.uk with your name, telephone number, photo accompanied by a quote. You can also tweet us a photo@Bright_Goods.

Head over to the Inspiration Gallery to see other customers' photos.

Competition closes Friday 31 July 2015. See terms and conditions.

Most Wanted: JosephinePosted on 30 Jul 00:00 Read more

Our Josephine LED filament light bulb is on 'English Abode's Most Wanted List' this week! Featuring a crown LED filament inside the classic GLS light bulb, Josephine glows brightly when turned on.

English Abode is a stockist of interior furnishings, specialising in sourcing antiques and modern home comforts. From tableware to wallpaper, cushions to pet accessories, and antique furniture to garden seating - English Abode is the website to get inspiration for your home.

We are so pleased that Josephine has made it onto their 'Most Wanted List' this week.

Enter our exclusive competition with English Abode to win £150 worth of LED filament light bulbs here

To purchase Josephine from English Abode click here

As Seen in Bar MagazinePosted on 30 Jul 00:00 Read more

We are featured in June's edition of BAR Magazine. Our range of LED filament-style retrofit lamps provide a timeless vintage feel and are perfect in recreating nostalgic ambience. Our light bulbs are available in a range of shapes - from classic GLS to globes and available in different finishes including clear and carbonised.

They are ideal for restaurants, bars, hotels, clubs, homes - anywhere which requires cosy ambient lighting.

 

Stylish Things to do in .... BarcelonaPosted on 28 Jul 00:00 Read more

Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! – It’s blend of historic architecture, gothic scenery and sandy beaches falls nothing short of sophistication and creativity. Here are my top 5 most stylish things to do when visiting the heart and soul of this amazing city.

 

1. Take a walk through the romantic, hidden square of Sant Felip Neri – It’s an unmissable corner of the Gothic Quarter. Explore the historic area and relax by the fountain whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and listening to the sounds of the Spanish guitar. A charming little area that can be experienced with the whole family or just a couple’s trip abroad.

          

 

2. Spend a day shopping – There is nothing better than visiting all the designer shops when on holiday! Barcelona has a lot to offer, and a lot of places to shop too. Style comes in the form of fashion and this wonderful city has a lot of style. Not only does it offer all the well known designer stores but it also has its own small fashion boutiques you can find when walking through Borne and Gracia.

 

3. Explore a world of history – When going on holiday, I love to get a real understanding of the culture and history of the place I am visiting. One of the best ways to do that is to explore one of the many amazing museums Barcelona has to offer. Learn about the art and architecture that the city was built on. A few places to visit are: Centre de cultura contemporania de Barcelona, Fundacio Sunol and Museu del modernisme de Barcelona.

         

 

4. Dance on the street in one of Barcelona’s festivals – The best way to really capture the heart of Barcelona is to be part of the culture. Spanish people know how to have fun, and for different events they hold street festivals which anyone can be a part of. Offering Great music, dance and authentic Spanish cuisine to satisfy anyone.

 

5. A romantic walk on the beach - When visiting a place like Barcelona, there is always so much to do, but that doesn't leave room for relaxation. Sometimes, you need to just spend a day or two laying on the beach and enjoying the lovely weather. Maybe even take a romantic walk by the ocean with that special someone. Barcelona has some of the best beaches in the world, and who doesn't love a good beach holiday once in a while?

Join in with the conversation on Twitter #lightmytuesday and look out for next weeks' blog post with Sophia.

Tap into the latest trends in Lighting DesignPosted on 27 Jul 00:00 Read more

Check out our latest column in BAR Magazine where Brand Manager, Sophia, discusses the latest trends in lighting design.

Eco Chic just got cooler!

Every designer worth his or her salt has had a huge interest in one of the biggest lighting trends of our era – old, vintage incandescent light bulbs.  The only drawback is the old, outdated lighting technology i.e. incandescent lamps which don’t last very long, and are hugely energy-hungry.  These retro-style bulbs can be seen in the hottest bars, restaurants, cafés and hotels.  Now you can recreate the nostalgia of a bygone era - the brass, the hand-finished glass and the beautiful warm glow – with the added efficiency of LED.  Vintage filament LED bulbs offering ten times the lifespan and energy savings are available from Bright Goods.

The Writing on the Wall linj

A trend that may never go out of style – using words to project and enhance the ambiance of any area.  Whether you go for framed word art, popular quotes and inspirational sayings or create your own bespoke typography-based statements, stamp your originality on your walls.  Creations in neon look like the go-to piece, because they are so eye-catching and fit in well with the retro vibe – custom neon is the way to go.

Let There Be Light

There is nothing that stands out more when you walk into a room, than a funky, imposing and unique looking light fixture.  Make it a talking point, think objects d’art – a resemblance to modern sculptures that can also create beautiful shadows that reflect off the walls and ceiling when turned on.

 

Bright Goods - The 10 Biggest trends in Hospitality LightingPosted on 27 Jul 00:00 Read more

The Number 1 Biggest Trend is 'Inefficiency is in' - this focuses on vintage style lamps - e.g. the old filament bulbs in squirrel cages, globes etc. These retro style bulbs are popular and can be seen amongst bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. They bring a certain nostalgia to them - and because of their classic shapes, they do not go out of fashion. As we are moving towards a more energy-efficient world, LED filament alternatives, such as our Bright Goods range, are available providing warm lighting - replicating the traditional filament bulbs.

Read the full article here

See our linked Bright Goods article (Number 1) here

Royal of the month: JanePosted on 21 Jul 00:00 Read more

Continuing on with our Royal theme, this month I will be looking at one of our most famous Queens, Jane. There have been many Queen Janes spanning hundreds of centuries in England, however in this blog post, I will be discussing the somewhat tragic life of Queen Jane Seymour.

Royal of the Month: Jane

Jane Seymour was born in 1508 in Wiltshire, she was also the descendent of King Edward III, which made Henry VIII and her fifth cousins.

As we all know, Jane Seymour was the wife of Henry VIII, the third in fact. Henry VIII had six wives - Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleeves, Kathryn Howard and Katherine Parr.

Whilst Henry was still married to Anne Boleyn, Jane had caught his eye in February 1536 (at this point, he had been married to Anne for 3 years). His love for Jane continued to grew, whilst the fate of Anne had not yet been sealed. This must have been awkward for both Anne and Jane - both trying to win Henry's heart - the two women shared the same great-grandmother, making them half-second cousins. Research tells us that Jane had a very calm and gentle demeanour - submissive to Henry and willing to obey and serve as his Queen.

24 hours after Anne's demise, Henry and Jane were engaged. The new Queen, Jane, married Henry VIII on the 30 May 1536 at Whitehall Palace - 11 days after Anne Boleyn was executed. Jane never had a coronation, unlike Catherine and Anne before her, so she was never officially crowned as 'Queen'.

In 1537, Jane fell pregnant - with what Henry hoped to be his long-awaited son (he had 3 sons with Catherine which didn't survive and a son with Anne who was stillborn). Henry had maintained that Jane was his first 'true wife' and he seemed to worship the ground she walked on throughout her pregnancy.

At long last, on 12 October 1537, Jane gave birth to a son, the first male heir to the throne, Edward VI, at Hampton Court Palace. The new future King, Edward, was christened three days later. Jane had suffered complications with the birth, but was able to attend the ceremony, although very weak.  On 24 October 1537, Queen Jane died of childbirth complications in London - she had only been reigning as Queen for a year and a half. She was buried at Windsor Castle in St. George's Chapel.

Henry VIII took the death of his 'true wife', Jane, very badly - he wore black for months after her death and waited 3 years until he married again. It is thought that Henry truly did loved and cared for Jane - she is the only wife to be buried in the same tomb as him after his death in 1547.

It is so sad that Queen Jane had such a short, tragic life. We pay tribute to Queen Jane Seymour by honouring one of our favourite LED filament light bulbs after her. Our Jane light bulb features linear filament LED inside a carbonised (sepia), pear shaped cover. She provides an impressive 600 lumens per watt, lasts up to 30,000 hours and is fully dimmable. Find out more about our Jane here.

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Read our other Royal of the Month posts: Joseph

We Are Number OnePosted on 18 Jul 00:00 Read more

Bright Goods has been named Number One in the 'Top ten energy-efficient replacements for retro-style filament lamps" by Lux.

Our decorative filament LED light bulbs are the perfect solution to energy-hungry filament light bulbs. Although, traditional filament light bulbs are great to look at, they are prone to fail. These filament bulbs can be seen in restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes and even in homes, too. However, as more and more start to fail, the hospitality sector are starting to look for better, longer-lasting alternatives.

We are delighted that our dimmable, retro style LED Filament Light Bulbs are Number 1.

Read the full article here.