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Many customers often ask me what the maximum wattage is for a lamp, pendant or chandelier they are choosing. Because the brightness of standard incandescent bulbs is most commonly represented by the wattage of a bulb, this can become confusing when considering LED bulbs. LED lighting has become increasingly commonplace as consumers seek to reduce their electric costs and also because of the improvements made in the technology. Those who love the look and warmth of antique Edison bulbs will find LED alternatives that closely mimic the look of the original bulbs. Additionally, smart LED bulbs make it possible to...

See how Mellow Monkey Customers Helped Us Donate Needed PPE to Local Teachers Headed Back to the Classroom in the Fall of 2020. Click here

As with many organizations, traditional and annual fundraising events have not been possible due to the pandemic. St. James School reached out to us and we were happy to help! Our second ever "Virtual" Sip and Shop Benefit event raised funds for Stratford's St. James School. Through this event, Mellow Monkey was able to donate $525 to the school - which would not have been possible without the support of our customers!  Thank you!           Howard Aspinwall Owner, Mellow Monkey Gifts and Home Decor

When the Coronavirus was raging in the tri-state area, Mellow Monkey went to work to help raise funds for the Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses (administered by the American Nurses Foundation). The human toll of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic continues to be felt throughout the nation and most acutely by the nation's largest body of health care professionals - nurses. These nurses deliver the vast majority of patient care as COVID-19 spreads across the country.  Through our first ever Virtual Sip and Shop, and through the sale of our exclusive Nurse Hero Wall Plaques, we raised $379.39 which was donated to...