Your life illuminated
By Clarissa Allison | December 4th, 2015 Many people celebrate the holiday season by draping lighting decorations inside their home and yard. Yet, if sufficient care is not taken, these items can be a fire hazard. Did you know that one out of three Christmas tree fires is caused by preventable electrical problems? To help… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | November 20th, 2015 Most of us have stood in awe of a beautiful sunrise at dawn, filled with peace, tranquility and an eagerness to begin a productive day. But long winters of grey skies, rain, snow and sleet with no sign of the energizing sun can also have a serious impact… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | November 13th, 2015 On this week’s blog, we give you all the steps you need to install an A-19 ceramic wall sconce. The directions are pretty straight-forward and hassle-free, and can be applied to other wall sconces such as those from Justice Design Group. Both manufacturer’s products are available for sale… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | November 6th, 2015 Energy experts know that the incandescent bulb has gone the way of the dinosaur. In fact, in 2007, Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act, which requires that all light bulbs sold on the market have a 30 percent increase in efficiency over today’s standard incandescent bulbs… Read more
By Clarissa Allison | October 2nd, 2015 Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting began in the 1980’s based on the vision and work ethic of an electrical contractor, founder, Daniel F. Cuñado. Mr. Cuñado had extensive experience working with and installing various outdoor lighting products and hit upon the realization that he could build a more durable, reliable… 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 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 | 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
TRENDING NOW: RETROFITTING OLD FIXTURES By Clarissa Allison | December 24th, 2014 Watching lighting trends in 2014 has been an interesting ride. “LED” and energy efficiency, once phrases thought to be bandied about by tree-huggers and industry insiders alone, is now quite common. The cost of LEDs and solid state lighting in general has come… Read more
