If you’ve lived in Clearwater long enough, you know you’ve got two options when the summer hits: either embrace the confinement of the indoors with the A/C on blast, or escape the heat by cooling off in the pool. But even after the sun goes down, with low temperatures barely dropping below 80º this month, … [Read more…]
Every Independence day, Americans paint the sky red, white and blue with spectacular fireworks and sparkling celebrations. We flock to the nearest open field or 4th of July festival to catch the show that only comes once a year. But Roman Candles and firecrackers only captivate a crowd for a couple of minutes before they … [Read more…]
What do fathers and outdoor lighting have in common? Fathers and outdoor lighting both make us feel relaxed, comforted and safe. If your dad is like mine, I bet he takes pride in the countless hours he has spent in the yard, planting, weeding, and trimming. Fathers love their outdoor spaces so why not give … [Read more…]
Though we may not have reached the summer solstice, Memorial Day has come and gone, so I believe it’s safe to say, it’s summertime. Summer is the season of backyard pool parties, more time with the kids, and days at the beach covered in sand. And while you already knew that summer was the time … [Read more…]
I hope that each of you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Memorial Day always seems to come at just the right time – when we are itching to spend more time outside. Did you spend the weekend with family and friends? Maybe you attended a cook out or barbeque at their home. Outdoors, you probably … [Read more…]
Conservation is important. Whether it is holding back a few extra dollars each month or preserving forests and beaches for our children to enjoy, saving is good for us all, and if you have been thinking about savings, the amount of energy your outdoor lighting system is consuming has probably crossed your mind. LED outdoor … [Read more…]
Mom. Our light in the dark of night, someone we trust and love. Moms send out rays of light to those around them, trust and comfort to those who travel in their paths. They stand strong, shining brightly in the background until their light is needed to guide loved ones. All these reasons are exactly … [Read more…]
No one can guarantee perfection that lasts forever. No matter how amazing the product, it will never stay as stunning as it was on the day you bought it. While Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay provide long lasting landscape lighting, it isn’t immune to time and change. Your yard is as alive … [Read more…]
Like me, I’m sure you take your business seriously. You have pride in your work, you care for your clients, and you do everything possible to help your business succeed. Just like your home, your business benefits from being well lighted. An illuminated business is more safe and secure than one that is not, and … [Read more…]
This past week, we just completed an exciting project for a homeowner on the Clearwater waterfront. This homeowner is an existing client and has been making some spring improvements. They built a new area for entertaining guests, it stretches back to the seawall, and they are lucky enough to have a beautiful forest of mangroves … [Read more…]
The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful place to live with sunlit beaches, regal palm trees and warm ocean breezes. I really enjoy being so near the water and the coast with its tranquil sounds and rushing tides. As relaxing and comforting as they are to me, I also know that these elements can … [Read more…]
Few sights are as indicative of Florida as the beautiful palm trees that are so prevalent in our area. Most homeowners in Clearwater and Tampa Bay have palm trees accenting and beautifying their yards. Of course, the loveliness of these trees is brought out at night by outdoor lighting. Unfortunately, if they happen to be … [Read more…]
Just as it happens every year, spring was announced to us on Sunday by the arrival of daylight savings time. For many of us, this yearly shift sneaks up and surprises us. I hope that you are enjoying the extra daylight we have at our disposal this week, but as you are working or having … [Read more…]
I realize in the world of outdoor lighting we readily use terminology that sounds like a foreign language to some homeowners. Much is the case when we discuss outdoor lighting via line voltage. Line voltage simply refers to an outdoor lighting system which is absent of a transformer. The electrical source for line voltage outdoor … [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day is the world’s holiday of love. It began a long time ago and there are as many stories about its origination as there are greeting cards to convey your love. Today, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I have been inspired to share with you something that is near and dear to my heart; … [Read more…]
There have been many exciting events happening here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay. As you may have noticed from our name, we have officially expanded throughout Tampa Bay to bring the best outdoor lighting designs and fixtures to the entire area. Our state-of-the-art LED technology has become a very popular … [Read more…]
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay Earns 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award Our typical blog articles are normally about a unique lighting situation we have conquered or a type of outdoor lighting application we have encountered, but this week I wanted to let you know about an award Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of … [Read more…]
One of the things I enjoy most about being in the business of professional outdoor lighting is being able to come up with unique lighting options to suit the individual needs of my clients. There is more to the art of outdoor lighting than just installing a fixture. Being able to address the specific needs … [Read more…]
We are so fortunate to live in the Tampa Bay area and enjoy warm weather throughout the year. I watch the evening news and can’t imagine what it would be like to live with those colder temperatures. Our lush environment allows us to spend more time outdoors, even when the sun goes down. But, if … [Read more…]
With 3 weeks left until Christmas, you may be telling yourself it’s just too late to put those holiday decorations outside. Whether it’s the lack of time, energy, or desire to decorate, you can still show your holiday spirit if you own an outdoor lighting system by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater. A quick and … [Read more…]