So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Outdoor Post Lighting: Why It's A Great Idea

By Febbe Wallace

When it comes to outdoor lighting, there are simply many styles and designs to choose from. Outdoor post lighting is just one of them. What benefits can you get from this kind of lighting and what sets it apart from other kinds of lighting?

Benefits

Creating the Right Atmosphere - Just like any other style of outdoor lighting, outdoor post lighting fixtures are not just mere lighting fixtures. They are also great decorative elements even when not in use. Your preferred kind of outdoor post lighting can easily complement your home theme and provide an inviting ambiance when you want to spend some night time outdoors. More than anything else though, outdoor post lighting fixtures are also best for security reasons. Aside from serving as thematic decorations, your lamp posts can clearly illuminate pathways, walkways, driveways, pools, gardens and patios. This can help prevent either accidents or intrusions.

Downlighting

Downlight - What sets outdoor post lighting apart from other styles of lighting is its ability to downlight. This simply means that post lights can provide illumination from above. This is the reason why street lights are often really large variations of outdoor post lighting fixtures. They can provide clear illumination in areas that they are placed in. Outdoor post lighting for homes is perfect for night time fun and dining because you can easily see everything that is going on especially if you are preparing food and drinks.

Sizes

Fixtures for outdoor post lighting come in different sizes. Traditional post lighting really had one size in the past. Old post lights towered way over human users and objects in gardens and paths. These days though, you can get decorative post lights that are a little shorter or even shorter than average human adults.

It is suggested though that if you have more than just aesthetics in mind, then you should opt for full length posts that are a little taller than you are. This will ensure that its downlight function is not impeded and you can therefore easily see what you need to do.

Designs

Outdoor post lighting comes in a variety of designs. For homes, accented or decorative post lighting are the best. You can pick a simple box type lamp, a European globe type lamp or an antique looking glass blown lamp to complement an elegant and classy home. Outdoor post lighting fixtures also come in various themes. You can pick a Western or Oriental theme or even a futuristic theme. Of course, there are also unusual designs such as lighting with intricately detailed or curved posts.

Energy and Electrical Sources - A lot of outdoor post lighting fixtures are powered by electricity. These days though, you can also choose to buy solar powered lamp posts. These lamps can collect power from the sun during the day and use up the energy at night. These products are good to use if you want to save on both financial and energy resources.

Low Voltage

You can use low voltage for your outdoor lighting. This won't just help you cut your expenses, it can also show some respect for your neighbors. If you want flexibility, you can install a dimmer.

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