18 Dec

How to Incorporate Holiday Lighting into Your Landscaping Design

‘Tis the season to celebrate, and there’s no better way to spread cheer than by illuminating your home with festive holiday lighting. Adding holiday lights into your landscaping design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your property but also creates a warm, welcoming vibe for family and guests. If you’re ready to transform your outdoor space into a winter wonderland, here are some creative ideas to inspire your design. Read More →

27 Nov

Bringing Holiday Cheer: Christmas Lights Shine On Despite The Storm

Were you affected by Hurricane Helene of Milton? Recovery after a natural disaster can be difficult, but staying in a good headspace really helps. With the holiday season upon us, there’s a lot of talk about joy and cheer, but it can be hard to find any in the day-to-day hardships of repairing and rebuilding. Holiday lights can break through this darkness, bringing smiles to those who need them the most. Read More →

20 Nov

DIY vs. Professional Holiday Lighting: Why Going Pro Makes a Difference

Are you thinking about adding some festive holiday lighting to your home or business? If so, you may be tempted to try the DIY route and install the lighting yourself. However, most people quickly learn that installing holiday lighting, or any type of outdoor lighting, is best left to the professionals. The techniques and methods involved in creating a dazzling holiday lighting display require training and experience to master, which the average home or business owner does not possess. So instead of spending countless hours this month stressing out over hanging those DIY lights, let Decorating Elves in Tampa Bay set you up with a gorgeous holiday lighting display that will have the entire neighborhood green with envy. Our professional holiday lighting installation services provide a variety of benefits, including: Read More →

20 Oct

Outdoor Christmas Lights: Spreading Holiday Cheer and Hope After Floods and Storms

The recent floods and storms have left many Tampa Bay residents facing difficult challenges. However, as the holiday season approaches, there’s an opportunity to bring back some joy and hope despite these hardships. At Decorating Elves, we believe that the spirit of the season can be restored, in part, with the simple act of illuminating our homes and streets with beautiful outdoor Christmas lights. Holiday lighting has a way of uplifting spirits and spreading positivity in times like these, when it’s needed most. Read More →

15 Oct

Celebrate Christmas with Joyful Lights Despite Recent Natural Disasters

The recent hurricanes have brought damage and despair to Tampa Bay’s beautiful shores. To make matters worse, these storms came at the beginning of what’s meant to be a festive and happy season. While we can’t do anything about the havoc already caused, we can pick ourselves up and keep moving forward. It’s important during times like these to keep spirits up and hopes alive, and one simple yet effective way to do so is to light up the Bay with cheerful holiday lighting. Read More →

27 Sep

Spooky LED Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Halloween

Spooky season is coming in fast, so now is the time to start preparing those ghoulish and ghastly outdoor decorations! From witches and goblins to pumpkins and skeletons, the only limit to your Halloween decorating options is your own imagination. Delight the neighborhood trick-or-treaters with a well-designed outdoor lighting scene using high-quality, energy-efficient LED outdoor lighting, designed by Tampa Bay’s best outdoor lighting contractor, Decorating Elves. In this post, we’ll share some of our favorite outdoor LED Halloween decorating ideas to make your yard the talk of the neighborhood this year! Read More →

15 Sep

A Guide to Choosing the Right Permanent Lighting for Your Home

You can’t deny the jaw-dropping effect that well-done outdoor lighting can create, improving the appearance of your home, adding functionality to your outdoor spaces, and enhancing your property’s security. At Decorating Elves, we specialize in designing and installing awe-inspiring outdoor lighting systems that elevate your home to dream home status. In this post, we’ll discuss how to choose a permanent outdoor lighting setup that is perfect for your specific needs. Read More →

31 Aug

Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Prepare for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a magical time of year, and one of the best ways to spread festive cheer is through a beautiful outdoor holiday lighting display. From a few simple candy canes to an extravagant winter wonderland, Decorating Elves knows how to give you the holiday display you’ve been dreaming of. As the holiday season quickly approaches, now is the time to start planning your holiday lighting display. In this post, we’ll list some of our favorite outdoor lighting ideas to usher in the festivities. Read More →

20 Aug

Holiday Lighting Rules for HOAs

The end of summer is looming and the holidays are right around the corner, so it’s a perfect time to remind residents about HOA (Homeowners Association) rules surrounding outdoor holiday lighting. Holiday lighting rules should be included in official HOA documentation and handbooks and distributed to homeowners upon moving in. Additionally, HOAs should remind homeowners each year of the rules, preferably around August, as many people start planning their holiday lighting displays well in advance. With proper communication, HOAs can ensure that all homeowners they govern understand and abide by the rules, making the holiday fun for all without detracting from the aesthetic of the neighborhood. Read More →

20 Jul

Top Lighting Ideas to Spruce up Your Deck

Your deck is a natural extension of your home and living space…it’s a space where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy our beautiful Gulf coast weather. To make the most of this outdoor haven, proper deck lighting is a must. Not only does it enhance the style of your deck, but it also improves safety and functionality. Here are some top lighting ideas to spruce up your deck and make it the neighborhood hangout spot: Read More →