Your life illuminated
By Clarissa Allison | September 11th, 2015 Tribute in Light was first presented on March 11, 2002, six months after the 9/11 attacks, and has been presented annually by MAS (Municipal Art Society) ever since. Comprising eighty-eight 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs positioned into two 48-foot squares that echo the shape and orientation of the Twin… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | September 4th, 2015 Over thirty years ago a man started with a garage and a dream. The man was Tom Frampton, his garage was in Pasadena, California, and his dream was to channel his passion for creating high quality, unique ceiling fans into a revenue producing enterprise. Tom’s first ceiling fan… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | August 14th, 2015 Look up at the sky tonight in your town. Odds are it will be almost completely devoid of stars. This is the product of light pollution and urbanization. Since human beings are used to dwelling in the sun’s light, we have essentially engineered the dark to surround ourselves… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | August 7th, 2015 The decorative forms of the Art Nouveau movement aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were. It’s hard to believe that just over a century ago, the graphic paintings and posters of Alphonse Mucha as well as the glass designs of René Jules Lalique were indicative of an international… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | July 10th, 2015 Low-voltage landscape lighting is a simple improvement that can make an enormous impact on the beauty and appearance of your home after dusk, as well as its safety and security. Installed along walkways, steps, and driveways, or directed up at trees, garden objects and walls, the typical low-voltage… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | May 29th, 2015 We all need a little inspiration to reveal our true creativity. If you’ve tired of your boring bedroom’s look, here are five on-trend ideas on how to illuminate your dream bedroom getaway brilliantly. 1. Unexpected objects in the same color family. At first thought, using lamps that are… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | May 8th, 2015 Dimmer switches may not be the first item on your list when you conjure dreams of remodeling and decorating your home or business. Yet lighting is ever-present and it’s atmosphere and usefulness are important as it dictates what you can and cannot do, affects your mood and can… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | May 1st, 2015 LED lighting has made a colossal impact since it was first introduced to the market in 1962. What used to be simply white or blue dim light output is now available in most spectrums of the color temperature as well as high output light. LED fixtures can… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | April 24th, 2015 If you are looking for a place to escape from life’s every day hustle and bustle, lighting your backyard pond or water garden can transform the setting into your own personal storybook retreat or exotic getaway. Consider the Possibilities A primary consideration to begin with involves your existing… Read more
By Arie Louie | April 10th, 2015 When it comes to lighting, we are used to lighting that shines from above, like the sun or the moon and many artificial light sources that mostly are used from the ceiling or poles. In my early career as a lighting director for movies and television we used… Read more
