“City of Light” What’s the “City of Light”? Paris “City of Lights” What do you think of when you hear “City of Light”?  Did you know the world calls Paris the “City of Light”?  Did you know Paris is called that because it was a place of enlightenment in the 18th Century and it was one of the very first cities to use street lights in 1889? (Source: Reference.com)  When you think of the word “light”, do you think of the following Oxford Dictionaries definition: “the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible”?  I know that is my first thought. So when I thi ..read more

Holiday String Lights – Past and Present   The Lights of Holidays Past Holiday Lights are a big tradition for a lot of people.  When I was younger, my dad would go all out on the lights outside.  And I loved them…. The sparkle, the brilliance, the joy it brought people!  I just didn’t want to be a part of them going up!  What a nightmare!  I cringe just thinking about the broken glass light bulbs and cut feet and fingers from them, and the “utter joy” of trying to find that ONE burned out bulb that made the entire string go out. (And then hours after trying to ma ..read more

“Smart” Outdoor Holiday Lights Feeling Festive? This house was one of the winners on “The Great Christmas Light Fight” show on ABC.   ‘Tis the Season for Lights It’s that time of year.  Halloween is over, and Thanksgiving is almost here but ‘lo and behold, the Christmas items are already out!  It seems to get earlier and earlier every year when you start to see those holiday items begging for you to browse them while you are shopping.  I’m terrible about decorating but I enjoy the outside lighting and decorations the most. Holiday Lights, Why? According to diyhomedesignidea ..read more

Blow Me Up Light Created by Ingo Maurer and Theo Möller The Blow Me Up lamp by Ingo Maurer  is an innovative LED lighting fixture that arrives rolled up in a can.  Who would have thought? Easy To Use Once it is blown up you can lean it against the wall or fastened it to the ceiling or wall with hooks or cords. They are easier to transport than fluorescent bulbs and there’s no danger of falling glass shards if bumped.  Also, there’s no drilling required.  Yes, it’s that easy. Blow Me Up is a lamp that provides a variety of options.  Perfect for thos ..read more

August is the perfect time for a last-minute vacation before the busy school schedules begin.  Vacations should be all about relaxing and not having a care in the world.   So don’t let the worry about the safety of your home take that away from you.  Lighting is an essential part of effective home security systems.  Did you know that the most commonly mentioned intruder deterrent is a lack of hiding spots available on well-lit properties?  Here are a few ideas to keep your home safe with exterior lighting. Flood Lights Outdoor floodlights are ..read more

18 Years Online This month marks 18 years of Pegasus Lighting offering unique lighting products online, and we’re celebrating this major milestone in a big way. $18 Off Anniversary Sale! During the entire month of May, we’re offering a special $18 discount, whether you’ve shopped Pegasus Lighting for years, or you’ve just discovered our online lighting store for the very first time: Use promo code PEGASUS18 to receive $18 off your PegasusLighting.com order of $100 or more (+ Free Shipping!). Ends 5/31. Need some ideas on what to do with your savings? Her ..read more

The digital age of smart lighting technology and the Internet of Things has revolutionized the creative canvas with bold new ways to experience art. Today, art and technology are as intertwined as ever, resulting in new, interactive mediums and innovative solutions. Smart Lighting Transforms Art French impressionist Edgar Degas once observed, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” In this mural by Milan-based art duo Carnovsky, red, green and blue (RGB) colored filters reveal each layer of the digitally created wallpaper. via Carnovsky.comSmart Lighting Be ..read more

I’m going to lose weight. I’m going to get organized. I’m going to live life to the fullest. Year after year, as the ball drops and a new year begins, we make renewed resolutions to be better, feel better, and even look better, yet some statistics say that only about 8% of us are actually successful in achieving our goals. What if the right kind of lighting could make the difference between success and failure of your personal goals? Before you toss in the towel on your New Year’s resolutions, consider the following:   Light Could Make you Healthier Poor exposure to the right k ..read more

It took me a while to fully embrace the smart home automation trend, but when we introduced several new smart controls to our product line last month, it made me reevaluate my position. Was my reluctance towards the smart home trend shortsighted? I’m rather ashamed to say that I used to see smart home automation products and wonder, “Why in the world would I want that? Seriously, can people not flip a switch anymore?” As the parent of teenagers, perhaps I’ve developed a growing resentment towards anything that allows the millennial generation to stare at their phone for another second. When w ..read more

We are pleased to announce that Pegasus Lighting was recently selected to join the Google Trusted stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store badge is awarded to e-commerce sites that demonstrate a track record of on-time shipping and excellent customer service. When visiting the PegasusLighting.com website, shoppers will see a Google Trusted Store badge and can click on it for more information. “Being selected as a Google Trusted Store is a strong signal to our customers that we are passionate about providin ..read more