Have you ever thought about what the front of your home says about you? Your home’s front facade and landscape serve as the “face” of your property. This is the area that everyone sees, whether it is a first-time visitor or faithful friend. Elements such as your sidewalks, flower beds and/or landscaped natural areas ignite the … [Read more…]
At my recent BNI Business Connections meeting, the history of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay was the subject of my power point presentation. Along with being proud and humbled, it also made me ponder the many reasons why I enjoy what I do so much. The main reason is that I realize … [Read more…]
During the last BNI Business Connections meeting, our group discussed the importance of having a positive website presence in order to best serve the outdoor lighting needs of our community. As I listened to a member of our team speak about how she was able to learn a great deal about the kind of outdoor lighting … [Read more…]
It goes without saying, but you have probably noticed it’s getting dark a lot earlier. Since daylight savings time ended this past weekend, it may even be dark by the time you arrive home from work or school. These changes are a contributing factor each fall for many residents who are “on the fence” about moving ahead with … [Read more…]
We all have one or more elements of our landscape that are truly special. Whether it is a beloved statue overlooking your garden, patio courtyard, backyard gazebo or even an ethereal fountain by your pool — these are items that beg for attention both day and night. If you wish to highlight a single item in your … [Read more…]
Right now, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is almost at full capacity for our holiday lighting program. There are a VERY limited number of spots open for new customers, however we will soon be hanging out our “no vacancy” sign for the holiday season ahead. It may seem light years ahead, but … [Read more…]
Enjoying the sea and salt air are considered to be among the many benefits to living on the coast. However, coastal elements can be a detriment to outdoor surfaces not suited to this type of environment. This includes outdoor lighting fixtures made of inferior materials such as plastic and corrosive metals. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater … [Read more…]
You may not know this, but up until very recently it was the law in Clearwater & Tampa Bay that in order to design and install outdoor lighting in the local area, you needed to have a license to do so. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay considers it not only a requirement, but also … [Read more…]
The heat index in and around Clearwater & Tampa Bay continues to rise this summer and any semblance of relief from the hot weather is always welcome. A few ways to help beat the heat is to not only indulge in an afternoon by the pool or treat the bunch to an ice cream treat, but … [Read more…]
The way you treat others clearly has a direct impact on the way you are treated. Most of us already know that it is wise to treat others in the manner you, yourself, wish to be treated. Some people call it karma, others refer to it as a transference of positive energy. This energy can … [Read more…]
At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay we have seen it all in terms of outdoor landscape lighting fixture quality and we’ve narrowed it down to three types—the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately for consumers, the bad and ugly have flooded the market and they are horribly inferior units that do … [Read more…]
If you are in the market to add, or update, an outdoor lighting system to your home and landscape it’s wise to do your homework because all outdoor lighting is not created equal. If you want an outdoor lighting system that will enhance the beauty and functionality of your home and landscape with quality and longevity in … [Read more…]
Did you miss Illumination Saturday? This is the weekend right after you’re done with your Thanksgiving turkey between Black Friday and Cyber Monday when lots of people gear up to put up their holiday lighting on their homes and landscape. It’s also an occasion when homeowners decide to get up on a tall ladder and attempt to string … [Read more…]
Here in Florida, we love outdoor art and statuary as part of our gardens and poolscapes. Since we can enjoy the outdoors almost year round due to our mild climate, it makes perfect sense that our customers love decorating their outdoor living areas just as much as the inside of their homes. We get lots of … [Read more…]
With the holidays only 14 weeks away, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is in high gear planning custom lighting displays for both our residential and commercial customers. If you’re wondering why anyone would hire a lighting expert to fashion their holiday lighting display, you might be missing out on the benefits of … [Read more…]
To be an artist or to possess artistic ability one must have the right balance of vision and skill. Artists surround us in all walks of life and they often have careers in which art plays an integral part. Although painters, wood crafters and sculptors are the professions one would think of first, artists can … [Read more…]