Late February/early March is a gloomy time — quite literally in a lot of places. And while this is actually technically a very lovely and bright time where I live in Florida (sorry!!!!), I still get it. Any rejuvenation the new year may have brought dwindles. The briefness of February is temporally upsetting regardless of the fact that it is the same every year. What the fuck is even March? MARCH? A month without a clear identity and with seemingly unpredictable weather, no matter where you live.
You know what we could all use as we march into March? Light. Literally. Just things that glow and are a little kitschy and more aesthetic than functional. Dog lamps and fake neon flamingos and whatnot. I’m looking at four things sitting on my desk right now that glow, and it’s like an instant hit of serenity. No, you cannot buy emotional fulfillment, but you can buy literal light. All of the glowing things below would be perfect for a desk or a bedside table (I am an adult, but I still appreciate a soft, subtle “night light”). Or you can get creative and throw them on a bar cart or mantle, wherever you’re in need of some glow and kitsch!
LED House Diffuser ($32)
I have one of these, and I love that it doubles as a diffuser! You could just add plain water to it for a scentless experience but still get the smokey chimney effect, but I like to add a few drops of essential oils. Lavender relaxes me in particular.
LED Flamingo Light ($17)
I also own this! Am I just recommending products from my own home! Maybe so! And I’ll have you know my aesthetic was kitsch long before I moved to central Florida!!!!
Howdy Neon Sign ($129)
Okay, finally, something I do not own but wish I owned!
Rechargeable Cordless Magic Rainbow Light Bulb ($40)
For when you need to have gay ideas!!!! My literal job is basically to have gay ideas, so maybe I should add this to cart.
Dog Lamp ($55)
I am physically incapable of walking past any figurine that looks like my dog without at least considering purchasing it.
Porcelain Kitty Cat Lamp ($30)
And one for my queer cat parents, too!
Snail Ambient Light ($18)
So small! So cute! If I had one of these, I would immediately start using them as a grounding technique. Like every time I get overwhelmed? Just look at snail!
Strawberry Lamp ($14)
I do think this would make me want a bowl full of strawberries sprinkled with sugar every time I looked at it, but maybe that’s a good thing.
Raven Table Lamp ($49)
I do not own this, but my mother does, and she has programmed it to go off at 5 p.m. every day to signal “happy hour.” So even though we don’t have one of our own, my fiancé sometimes says “crow’s on!” at 5 p.m. She actually gave the light to my mother, who collects crow and raven art because she’s basically a Disney villain, as a gift one year.
Ghost LED Light ($43)
For my haunted gays!
Sappho Bust ($35)
She’s on-the-nose, and we love that about her.
Mushroom String Lights ($24)
Oh, ho, ho! I feel like I could write an entire separate list about string lights you should buy. (Should I write an entire separate list about string lights you should buy?)
Gaymer Neon Light ($137)
I am not a GAYMER myself, but this would be such a cute gift for one!!!!!!
Color Changing Clam Light ($13)
Aaaaaand we’re back to things I do own. That’s my emotional support clam light!
Cat On The Moon Led Night Light ($37)
I am convinced I would sleep 10% better if this were on my bedside table.
Toast Light ($40)
This might even beat the snail for cutest glowing thing on this list!!!!!!!
Color Changing Crystal Lamp ($55)
I came for the lights and leave wanting to know more about your Disney villain mom
Same!
100% same.
@queergirl Comment Award !
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Same same
Yes, I do need an entire article about string lights. And also how to hang them in an apartment where I can only put tiny nails the walls.
okay everybody’s preferences are different BUT as a forever-renter i have found these clear command mini-hooks to be the best thing for hanging string lights!
https://www.amazon.com/Command-Light-strips-Indoor-CL806-45NA/dp/B076ZRRFD4/ref=asc_df_B076ZRRFD4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231513879295&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7222478324286589469&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073499&hvtargid=pla-385504554175&psc=1
Can confirm. I should just buy stock in 3M for all the teensy command hooks I use decorating doll dioramas and room-boxes with lights.
use tiny nails! rn i use fixing pins resp tied lights to a pipe resp hung them from a shelf to a lamp to another shelf ✨
I, too, would like a Disney villain mother. With a fully-fleshed out villain origin story and associated light up merchandise.
@queergirl Can we do a Comment Award Mashup ? :battingeyelashes:
I own the Neon Flamingo and she’s looking forward to hanging out with Sappho and Toast.
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absolutely obsessed with the snight (snail light) and will 100% be purchasing with next paycheck! thank you kayla for your service
SNIGHT!
I have the toast light. It’s adorable, and I use it in my tent and vehicle when camping.
Please, I beg of you, write the string light recs list too! I’ve got so many ideas from this already, but I love all the creative things you can do with string lights and I’m always eager to find out about new kinds.
I love that toast light! Unfortunately it looks like it’s not available any more. :(
updated with a fresh link!
Amazon has them.
OMG, who knew there were so many cute kinds of lights!!
“A month without a clear identity and with seemingly unpredictable weather, no matter where you live.” This explains my gay chaos. I was born this month.
Also here for any corvid-obsessed villain mum stories!!
Also also: that terrified bunny behind the strawberry lamp reminds me of the adorable children’s book, “Creepy Carrots” and I love that.
https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/13259987-creepy-carrots
I do enjoy a good glowing object but I don’t need more stuff but oh noooo I love the crystal lamp!
1. Yes, string lights
2. Yes, please, Disney villain Mom, but maybe book-length?
3. Snight