The vintage Book Light





To Delight In Small Things



One Christmas when I was a child, my mother gave me a charming clip-on book light. As a voracious reader, the little lamp allowed me to read at night without putting on the bedside table lamp. With a 150 watt bulb it could guide plans in from JFK. The book light gave me a bright, but directed light, it was perfect.

The lamp was all metal, with a jaunty shade that resembled a helmet. It was adjustable to turn in all directions, putting the light where I needed it. It was a perfect light for reading without illuminating the whole room. I loved it.

In my late teens, my lifestyle changed, so I read less at night, and in time, misplaced the light and the memory.

Recently, I picked up my love of reading and writing while in bed. It was time to find a book light, but all the interviewed styles emitted an unpleasant blue halogen light which was a bit irritating. Thinking back, I remembered my little clip light and the way it cast a soft yellow glow across the page.

I searched for it on eBay and other similar sites but couldn’t find anything like it. Undaunted, it now became a quest. Then, a few months ago, I remembered my childhood light had a shade resembling a helmet. I Googled it. Bingo! It popped up on a page with many like it available on eBay. Later I found a few on Esty

I let out a joyful yell.

Here it is! I can’t tell you how happy I am with this little book light. It’s perfect — Twenty-five watts of golden light. Every time I pick it up to attach it to my book or writing clipboard, I smile. It has a personality.


Let me know if there is something you delight in every time you see it or use it.

Sometimes it’s the little things that bring us joy.

Thanks for stopping by,

Lulu





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