This night light plug has a 360 degree rotating (swiveling) plug. This means no matter which way your electrical outlet is installed; whether it is sideways, upside down, or right side up, you can twist the plug around so the bulb is always pointing up. You can use this night light without a shade, but it works beautifully with our Porcelain Garden translucent porcelain Lithophane Night Lights, simply snap the metal mounting clip onto the neck of the plug. This plug can be used by itself, or it can be used for a do it yourself night light project such as stained glass, etc., by simply gluing a shade onto it or using a mounting clip. IF USING WITH YOUR OWN SHADE, PLEASE CHECK AND SEE IF THE MOUNTING METHOD IS THE SAME. THERE ARE MANY TYPE OF NIGHT LIGHT PLUGS. The bulb is not included.