Saturday, October 2, 2021

My Top Interior Designer Tips

Entertaining is Fun


In her famous book Entertaining is Fun, Dorthy Draper recommends switching out your white light bulbs with pink light bulbs when guests come over. Pink is incredibly flattering to everyone, reducing the look of wrinkles and giving you a healthy rosy glow. So much cheaper and easier than plastic surgery or painting the room pink. 


I have used pink light bulbs for decades in every lamp in my home and not just for when guests come over. Every day of the year! A little-known fact is that specialty bulbs are excluded from the prohibition on incandescent light bulbs. And pink bulbs are specialty bulbs. Don't try finding them locally - you are likely wasting your time. Order them here - easier and cheaper. You will be shocked with the difference they make - everything looks prettier - not just people. The room will look much prettier too. My own version of seeing the world through rose colored glasses. If you are wondering, they use to come in 3 ways 50/100/150 and they are no longer made by anyone. Sadly. But the 60 watts work for me. BTW, this is the softest pink imaginable - like the inside of a conch shell. It does not read as pink - it just creates a lovely warm glow.


Conch Shell


GE 60 Watt Soft Pink Light Bulbs - 8 bulbs


I have tons more tips and I will share more with you in future posts. But this is the best $14.00 you will ever spend. Trust me on this one. I have not bought a non pink light bulb for a lamp in thirty years.




Speaking of pink, these Rothy's arrive today - this is a great Florida pink.


The Flat in Tropical Pink







15 comments:

  1. Hi,
    Wondering about Rothy’s sizing. Read a lot of reviews that suggest ordering 1/2 size up. And while I know returns are not a problem, I’d rather get it right, if possible, Did you go up in size?

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    1. I did an entire post on Rothy's on Monday. Their sizing is very nuanced and hundreds of posts and message boards on the topic. The flat runs larger than the point. Solids tend to run larger than patterns. Do you have a wide foot? Go up. Might wear an innersole for arch or heel support? Go up. So no easy answer. Either order two sizes and return one with free returns or accept that you might have to play around with sizing at first. It is well worth it.

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  2. OMG - thank you so much for this. I detest CFL and LED bulbs in lamps. You made my day!!!!!

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    1. Agree! And I hate overhead lighting. Just ordered the pink bulbs.

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    2. These pink bulbs are perfection. Enjoy them!

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  3. Been doing the pink light bulb thing for years, thanks to you....I seem to recall a long ago mention of it on your blog and I was off & running! My first pair of Rothy's arrived lightning fast on Thursday and I am SOLD! They are fabulous! I started with a pair of simple black flats and now know it is only the beginning! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

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    1. You are hysterical - that post on pink light bulbs was January of 2014! I'm so glad you love your Rothy's. The black flats should be in everyone's closet - great choice!

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  4. I too ordered the bulbs and the Rothy's. Bulbs will arrive Sunday,shoes arrived Thursday. I ordered half size up,and have barrow feet,but ordered pointed flats. Love them,wore them on Friday with delight. THANK YOU,Beth.

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    1. I'm so glad you love your Rothy's. The Point is my favorite - an elegant shoe.

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  5. I will be ordering pink bulbs AND Rothy's. I'm especially excited about the pink bulbs as we have been struggling with light bulbs recently. Some are too harsh, some are too hot, etc.

    I understand about the nuanced sizing of Rothy's. I don't have a narrow or a wide foot--just a medium. I figure I will order a size up and see what happens. Or, maybe order two sizes.

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  6. Ordering the pink lightbulbs as we speak!

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    1. Especially with our bright Florida sun, we need softer lighting.

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  7. A friend of mine said you should go with pink bulbs and the older you get, the lower the wattage. (She was using 25 watt at the time so you couldn't read anything at her house, but we all looked fabulous!) I haven't been able to find them for years now--don't know why I never thought of checking Amazon. Don't they pretty much have everything?!!! Thanks for the info!

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    1. I find the 60 watt with a lampshade to be just right. Glad to help.

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