Elegant Illuminations | a Denver Lighting Blog

Denver Entrepreneur Introduces Smart Energy Solution

With the Internet of Things becoming an integral part of everyday living, even the process of controlling energy consumption has entered the realm of connectivity. Cody Miller, an entrepreneur from Denver, turned this concept into reality through the Ion Smart Outlet. This handy energy saving device remotely controls electricity usage ...

Posted in March 2017 by Matt Holovach

LED Lighting, Improving The Look And Efficiency Of Automobiles

There’s no doubt that the look of a car greatly influences one’s decision to purchase a car. With the developments in new automobile technology, parts of the car, like the front grille seem rather useless and unnecessary. But with an aim to make cars look a lot nicer, companies and ...

Posted in February 2017 by Matt Holovach

Denver Ski Train Off to a Great Start

Colorado's Winter Park Express put the ski train back in business, and that business is having a great run. Traveling between Denver and Winter Park Resort usually only on Saturdays and Sundays, the seasonal train service is often sold out.

Posted in February 2017 by Matt Holovach

Lighting Study Reveals Why LED Lighting is Healthier

For anyone that has worked in an office or classroom with flickering florescent lights, results of the lighting can cause side effects that lower productivity and can make individuals' physically ill. A new environmental health study just released by Energy Focus, Inc. supports the need to exchange older lighting systems ...

Posted in February 2017 by Matt Holovach

The Future of LED lighting

LEDs are shedding light, so to speak on lighting enthusiasts who felt a little in the dark. Over the last ten years, the lighting industry offered long life, efficiency, and durability features. Research engineers from Princeton illuminated another LED lighting technology path.

Posted in January 2017 by Matt Holovach

See Santa at the Zoo Before Time Runs out

The Zoo Lights is presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores. This jolly, old fluffy fellow is going to be leaving on December 23, but that does not mean that people will not be making that last effort to see him before he leaves. Those who attend the event will have ...

Posted in December 2016 by Matt Holovach

7 Things to Know About the Winter Solstice

While winter for most people starts around the first of December, some people don't believe winter starts until Christmas is almost here. Actually, those who believe winter starts around Christmas are technically correct. The winter solstice is considered the beginning of winter itself. Here are some more facts about the ...

Posted in December 2016 by Matt Holovach

2016 Christmas Sales Expected to Rise For Retailers

With Christmas around the corner, retailers are all too keen to recognize their growing competition for seasonal shopping: Several chain department stores have closed locations; Hanjin's bankruptcy may affect when some products make it to stores; some consumers may only bite if they know they're getting a deal and e-commerce ...

Posted in October 2016 by Matt Holovach

Colorado Real Estate Scam

We all know of the basic dangers and safety implications of our security in personal identity and online transactions. However, even with a relatively informed public, the scam artists seemingly always find ways to success. The Denver real estate market is the latest, and somewhat surprising area in which to ...

Posted in October 2016 by Matt Holovach

Amazing New Show of Holiday Lights and Music from TapTap

Did you know you can synchronize your Christmas lights with your favorite music to make your seasonal and holiday events delightful and fun? Well, a new smart device from Asante called TapTap does exactly that and much more.

Posted in October 2016 by Matt Holovach

Denver has the "Cool" Factor

If you don’t know anything about Denver, you may assume that its first permanent structure was something like a bank or church. You’d be wrong - it was a saloon, possibly setting the city up to be one of the U.S.’s coolest in 2016.

Posted in September 2016 by Matt Holovach

Lights of Hope Sale Delayed; Volunteers to Run This Year’s Show

When Lights of Hope Director Ben Phillips announced recently that he was selling the popular Christmas light display, many in Anderson, South Carolina, feared that this would be the end of a 22-year-long tradition. Fortunately, two volunteers, Kara Danowski and Nettie Griffin, have stepped up to ensure that the 2016 ...

Posted in August 2016 by Matt Holovach