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    Green Outdoor Lighting

    Posted November 20, 2009 by colleen
    Found in: Lighting, Green Living

    We all want to save a little money while still being festive while we prepare for the holiday season, but how does “green” or “organic” living fit into either of those categories? Sometimes it’s hard in the throes of winter, to remember that greenery, though covered in snow, still survives. I like to pay a little homage to the shivering, icicle plants by dusting them with a little cheer, usually some strands or nets of lights to brighten up the night. It also has some value: the lights are small enough not to add to the light pollution of a city or suburban area, but also help to light the paths in front of your house when it gets dark early during the winter months. You’re doing a service to your neighbors and to your family by lighting their path, and hopefully it dissuades you from leaving all the lights on in your house, if you have a little ambient lighting coming in from the window!

    Smarter.com’s helps you find the most festive lighting at the best price this holiday season. From net lighting to colored strands, they have you covered. Here are some of my top picks:

    American NetLighting: $18.00
    net lights
    Solar Power LED Halloween Lights - 50 Bulb Strand: $22.95

    halloween lights

    Shop for more solar powered lighting at Smarter.com.

    Breaking News: Outdoor Holiday Lights

    Posted November 2, 2009 by colleen
    Found in: Outdoor Power Equipment, Lighting, Design Concept

    Hopefully you really decked out the house for Halloween. Jack-o’-lanterns, spooky cobwebs, maybe even a few lanterns hanging from the porch to light the ghosts and ghouls way in Old Hallow’s Eve. Children must have loved it, but now it’s time to switch gears and think about more mature, warm, inviting holiday lighting. Think candles in the windowsill, lights around the bare-boned trees, maybe a holiday wreath on the door with some glittering tinsel. When the temperature begins to drop, the cosiness and warmth of your home needs to rise! And that involves exterior lighting.

    Some of the top hits for holiday lighting:

    Electric Windowsill Candle from Piperclassics.com: $15.99
    windowsill candle

    Cute design with a warm glow, this candle has an antique finish to make your home look even warmer.

    Net LED lights from SaveOnCrafts.com: $11.29/sheet

    This is perfect to drape evenly on trees, bushes, and shrubbery. Decorate without all the hassle!