Decorating Elves Wins 2016 AOLP Lighting Award!
The team at Decorating Elves, led by owner Nick Schriver, is excited to announce a recently presented award from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)!
About the AOLP
The AOLP’s mission is to promote and advance the landscape and architectural lighting industry for designers, installers, distributors, and business manufacturers. The association offers excellent certification programs, conferences, and expos to encourage industry growth. Read More
What can you do to instantly transform the appearance of your home without an expensive renovation? Install a landscape lighting system. You work hard to keep your yard and lawn looking good, so why wouldn’t you want to install a lighting system to highlight the features you are most proud of? Before you go out and buy a landscape lighting system, take a moment to learn how to use lighting to your best advantage. 
Escape from the stress of everyday living by creating a breathtaking oasis in your backyard—just like this one we created for a recent home owner. The coy pond is illuminated and easier to gaze upon at night. A soft, natural, diffuse effect is shown with the plants being moon-lit and the light passing through leaves and branches, casting shadows to the ground below. There is a pleasing and yet traditional effect in which the water from the fountain is strongly illuminated at the front. The back lighting of the trees gives them the ability to stick out before anything that may be behind it. This great backyard scene can be illuminated in 1 day and for less than $2k.
Do you want your home to stand out from the other houses in the neighborhood? The key to setting your home apart from the rest is all in the landscaping. Not only should you make sure that your lawn and property are neatly manicured, but you should also utilize some type of landscape lighting to highlight the most impressive features. For landscape lighting that is sure to impress without breaking the bank, go with LED. 
If you run a business, then you’ll know how important it is to stand out from the competition. Whether you realize it or not, the look of your commercial premises has as much a role to play in marketing your company as your website or business card does.
Summer is the ideal time for outdoor entertaining. Cookouts and pool parties are not only fun but provide the perfect opportunity for the whole family to come together and create some special memories.