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…]
Illuminating an outdoor backyard wedding, graduation bar/bat mitzvah or other special event isn’t just about beauty, it’s also about function. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay we can expertly illuminate your outdoor celebration to wow your guests and create a memorable setting that will be remembered for years to come. We can … [Read more…]
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is thrilled to support National Lawn and Garden month! All April long families are busy outside with garden based activities helping their gardens get their green on by re-seeding lawns, planting vegetables and flower beds, and cleaning up their front and back yards so they are ready … [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…]
Get ready for a romantic outdoor mood for Valentine’s Day and light up the evening for your favorite valentine. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay can temporarily change out your clear fixture lenses to red ones so that a soft ruby hue can wash over the façade of your home in an elegant … [Read more…]
Much like our previous blog story “Did you miss Illumination Saturday?” where we discussed the rush to get your holiday lighting up and running, this week’s story explores the weeks following New Year that consist of removing and storing your holiday lights. Here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa bay we term this … [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…]
November 1st marks the official start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) where we shoot our clocks back one hour to adjust for the earlier onset of nightfall. You can look to the Germans for the invention of Daylight Savings Time, as it was concocted to save fuel reserves during WWI. Soon after, the whole world … [Read more…]
Beautiful mild weather affords those of us living in Clearwater & Tampa Bay the ability to landscape well into the end of the year. If you are planning to add perennials, shrubs or palm trees to your landscaping in the upcoming months then tying in additional outdoor lighting is a no brainer. Highlight all the … [Read more…]
Our holiday lighting program is jam-packed busy at this point, and Starry Nights is one of our favorite outdoor lighting fixtures that is actually pretty easy to use and provides a magical effect. We also refer to it as our Snowfall fixture because it shoots tiny pinpoints of light onto any surface such as your … [Read more…]
When it comes to outdoor lighting, most people think of white bulbs and clear light since that is what you normally see around town. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, we give our clients the option of a twist of color by simply changing the lens cover on your existing fixtures. What’s awesome … [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…]
Throughout the country autumn is known as prime planting season. From Maine to Miami homeowners choose the cooler months of autumn and into winter to embark on landscape renovations big and small. Here in our area planting is possible throughout the year, but many Clearwater and Tampa Bay residents are beginning to plan their anticipated … [Read more…]
If you are a proud American, flying the US flag on your property either on a ground or building pole is a pretty obvious thing to do, but most people don’t realize that the American flag is also a great lighting opportunity whether you live in a home or have a commercial space. Believe it … [Read more…]
One of the most personally rewarding parts of being a homeowner is the selection of your favorite decorative elements, items and accessories for your home’s interior and exterior that truly define your personality and individuality. Even in a development where the basic layout of the homes seem similar, no two residences are the same. Your … [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…]
Imagine, you’ve planned a lovely dinner party under the stars. You’ve worked so hard on all of the details…mojitos and sangria with appetizers to start, Chili Tequila Grilled Salmon Steaks paired with a Marinated Southwestern Bean and Cilantro Salad for dinner and followed by a Frozen Margarita pie for dessert. Everything is almost ready with … [Read more…]
Creating the perfect outdoor lighting solution is all about using the proper fixture with the best design. As award-winning professionals in this field, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay is thrilled to have Luminous Accents by Casuwel available for our clients. These exquisitely innovative contemporary light forms will add just the right amount … [Read more…]