Today we started a weekend sale that runs through Monday, February 20.  Here are some fun products with great prices. View all sale items!

Floor Mirror

Modern Lounge Chair

Spotlight Table Lamp

In recent years, U.S. lighting manufacturers have introduced a wide array of more efficient light bulbs. While many of these bulbs have higher upfront costs, they will help you save money in the long run by reducing your energy bill. It is estimated that lighting accounts for about 12% of a home’s energy use and the savings for an average home could total $100 per year.

 For years people have chosen their light bulbs by the watt & we all know how much light to expect from a traditional incandescent 40 watt or 60 watt bulb. New bulbs use less wattage to supply the same amount of light, so we can no longer compare just the wattage. Just as we have all become accustomed to reading the “Nutrition Facts” label on food packages, we will now use the new “Lighting Facts” label on light bulb packages to shop for light bulbs.

 Use the Lighting Facts Label-

The Lighting Facts label will be included on all new light bulb packages & it provides a quick and simple summary of the information needed to compare bulbs.  It will show brightness, energy use, estimated energy costs, expected life, light color in kelvins, and for CFLs, mercury content. This information will help you find a bulb that will provide the same light output, color, appearance & function that you are accustomed to, while saving you energy & money.

Key Terms on the Lighting Facts Label-

Lumens: Tells you the brightness.  Look for at least 450 lumens if you’re replacing a 40 watt incandescent bulb, 800 lumens or more for a 60 watt bulb, 1,100 lumens for a 75 watt bulb, and 1,600 lumens or higher when replacing a 100 watt bulb.

Watts: Tells you the amount of energy used (not brightness).

Kelvins: Tells you the whiteness, yellowness or blueness of the light.

- 2,700K bulbs provide a warm yellowish light that is similar to traditional incandescent bulb.

- 3,000K bulbs give off a whiter light that is comparable to the light of a halogen bulb.

- 3,500K to 4,100K bulbs give off a cool, bright white light.

- 5,000K to 6,500K bulbs mimic “daylight”, which sounds appealing, but the bluer tones of these bulbs can be unflattering indoors.

As your old 100 watt bulb burns out there are several options that will provide 1600 lumens

• 23 watt compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) – (See CFL section below for special requirements for 3way & Dimmers).
• 72 watt halogen incandescent bulb.
• If less light output is acceptable, use a 75 watt incandescent bulb.
• LED manufacturers are still working on developing a bulb that produces enough lumens -  it should be available in the coming months.

Types of Bulbs-

CFL (Compact fluorescent)

• ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs use about 75% less energy and last ten times longer than comparable traditional incandescent bulbs.
• CFL bulbs are available in a range of light colors, including warm (white to yellow) tones that were not available when CFLs were first introduced.
• If you live in an area with extremely cold winters a CFL in an outdoor fixture could take a few minutes to warm up & reach full brightness. A halogen bulb may be a better choice.
• If you are looking for a bulb to be used on a dimmer or in a 3 way socket, be sure to check the package. The package will state if it is a dimmable CFL or 3 way bulb.
• Many manufacturers offer covered spirals that closely resemble the shape of a traditional incandescent bulb.   

Energy-Saving Incandescent (aka Halogen Incandescents)

• Use about 25% less energy than traditional incandescents.
• Typically have the same life span as traditional incandescent bulbs but there are some models that can last up to three times longer.
• Available in a wide range of shapes, color temperatures and are fully dimmable.

LEDs-  (Light Emitting Diode)

• LED bulbs use about 75%–80% less energy than traditional bulbs.
• Last up to 25 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs.
• Savings realized in the long run due to the low energy use & long lifetime.
• At this early stage the bulbs are expensive, but as the technology matures prices are expected to go down.

Sources to learn more about shopping for light bulbs -

Energy Star Interactive learning experience at  Choose a Light Guide

Department of Energy Lighting Chioces at www.energysavers.gov

Watch a video on lumens and the Lighting Facts label at ftc.gov/lightbulbs.

We have been selecting winners each day for our Anniversary sale giveaways.  We have been able to confirm several winners to date.

A SPECIAL Congratulations to our $1,000 Winners!

Edna from Atascadero, CA

Cory from Corpus Christi, TX

Charlotte from Beach Park, IL

And Congrats to our $100 Winners as well!

Terry from Lewiston, ME

Katherine from Sherman, NY

Cheryl from Auburn, NH

Teresa from Chesapeake, VA

Tasha from Virginia Beach, VA

Kimberly from Wentzville, MO

Gerry from Sunnyside, WA

Patricia from Chicago, IL

Michelle from Brockton, MA

Becky from Laurel, IN

Gregg from Centerville, IN

Valerie from San Ramon, CA

Barbara Leyser from Silver Spring, MD

Kim Branson from Willow Grove, PA

Catherine Tully from Huntington Beach, CA

 Although our Anniversary Sale has officially wrapped up, and that means that these giveaways have come to an end as well, please check back at Bellacor often.  The next giveaways are right around the corner!

Visit Bellacor for details.

We have been selecting winners each day for our Anniversary sale giveaways.  We have been able to confirm three winners so far. 

 Congratulations to our winners:

Catherine from Parkton, MD

Kathy from Mckinney, TX

Diana from Towson, MD

Continue to visit Bellacor and enter for YOUR chance to win one of our $100 daily giveaways or one of our $1,000 weekly giveaways!

Visit our Event Page for more details.

The Bellacor Anniversary Sale kicks off today and runs through Monday, September 26^th.  The sale starts with a 15% discount on over 100,000 of our promotional items.

Also running throughout the Anniversary event are nearly $10,000 in giveaways!

Visit Bellacor DAILY to enter for your chance to win one of our daily $100 giveaways.

These daily entries will also be used in our weekly drawings! Each Tuesday  we will draw one lucky winner from the previous week’s entries and award that person with $1,000 to be used on Bellacor.com*! 

You can only enter once per day, but each day that you come back to Bellacor and enter again, is another chance that you have to win the daily $100 or weekly $1,000 prizes. 

Check back each Wednesday for a list of the previous week’s winners!

Return to Bellacor’s Anniversary Event

Bellacor is proud to announce the addition of Jamie Young Company’s assortment of lighting and home décor products!  The Jamie Young Company was founded by a husband and wife team who brought their love of travel and artistic vision to life in a beautiful selection of table lamps, floor lamps, glass pendants, ottomans, mirrors, pillows and accent tables.

This company’s responsibility to the environment can be seen in the organic, fresh products that they have designed. Renewable resources such as jute, seeded glass and natural wood are used in their products…quality materials that create a great niche for what is current without being trendy. 

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Their eclectic taste and love of beautiful textures and fabrics can be seen in their pillows, ottomans and pendants such as the Corky Pillow, Bellacor item number 618277 and the Udipur June Pendant, Bellacor item number 618559:

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Jamie Young Company is constantly pushing the envelope with new materials and inventive designs; these talented craftsmen have given us the opportunity to offer their quality products on Bellacor so that our customers can benefit from their fresh artistic vision, enjoy!

Congratulations to our winners of the Hot Summer Savings Giveaways. Thank you for all the interest in our event. Winners of $500 Bellacor Gift Certificates sponsored by Uttermost, Kichler and Cooper Classics: Brad (Nashua, NH), Clarence (Fond du Lac, WI), Cheryl (Moses Lake, WA), Erich (Chester, MD) and Laurie (High View, WV). Winner of the Loft Furniture Giveaway sponsored by Southern Enterprises: Gerri (Laporte, MN). Winner of the Apple Giftcard/iPad2: Elizabeth (Radium Springs, NM).

Check back often for future events & specials!

Want a place to getaway without driving far from the city? Consider an outdoor fountain in your own backyard. Bellacor offers easy-to-install outdoor fountains in many different styles and materials. Our Magma Natural Rock Floor Fountain, Bellacor 581959, will blend in with any outdoor garden setting with its non-obtrusive style and natural appearance.

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If you’ve ever sat at the edge of a flowing creek you will understand why water fountains have long been used as a relaxation technique by children and adults alike…children love to play in them…adults enjoy listening to them. The sound of a flowing stream in your own backyard takes you away to a calming place and also eliminates other distracting neighborhood and traffic noises. Our Pebble Fountain, Bellacor 282192, has a zen-like quality that will have your guests wondering where your natural stream is located; they can hear it but won’t always be able to find it…that’s because it’s as comforting to the eye as it is to the ear.

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Bellacor offers floor, wall and table fountains as well as decorative fountains. If your impulse is to be more decorative with your fountain, you may try one of our many ornamental fountains such as the Entwined Fish Fountain, Bellacor 390017.

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Aside from the comforting sounds that your fountain brings you, they are also great conversation starters for those hot summer nights in your own backyard oasis!