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NightOrbs featured by BeaurCombs & Associates Inc.

NightOrbs featured by BeaurCombs & Associates Inc.

Our handcrafted orbs were recently featured by BeaurCombs & Associates Inc., a landscape architecture firm out of Washington State. Their post, Brighten Up Your Winter with Landscape Lighting, features NightOrbs as a fun outdoor lighting option. Here's an excerpt...

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The 8″ Hybrid NightOrb Contest WINNER is…

The 8″ Hybrid NightOrb Contest WINNER is…

Bob M. of Virginia!!! Congratulations to you, and thank you to all who entered and shared this contest. Didn't win this time? Keep an eye on our social media sites and blog because we do a few yearly contests.Visit our website anytime to view our products and catalog:...

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NightOrbs Illuminate a Greenwich Village Garden

NightOrbs Illuminate a Greenwich Village Garden

Last fall, we were contacted for a Greenwich Village in NYC project. The NightOrbs team handcrafted these beautiful glass orbs to complement a backyard garden. In our opinion, the result is fit for a fairy tale. Although it's been a while since installation, the...

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Garden Art Glass

Garden Art Glass

You rarely come across glass garden art that inspires you to redesign your garden. However, that's how many of our customers feel. Our NightOrbs™ are handblown light sculptures that incorporate bright colors and unique patterns sure to revamp any atmosphere — indoor...

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NightOrbs™ Featured in the Charlotte Observer

NightOrbs™ Featured in the Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Observer recently published an article about making your outdoor spaces more cozy this summer. As a lighting option, NightOrbs™ were suggested. The author describes our products as a more preferable option to traditional outdoor lighting.The following is...

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NightOrbs™ Featured on HGTV’s Curb Appeal

NightOrbs™ Featured on HGTV’s Curb Appeal

NightOrbs™ made its television debut, as these handblown glass balls were featured on a recent episode of HGTV's Curb Appeal. The orbs shone brightly on the episode titled "Random Ramblar Re-Do." The delicate orbs added a touch of color to the front of the redone...

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NightOrbs Featured in This Old House

NightOrbs Featured in This Old House

Our NightOrbs were recently featured in a special This Old House article titled "All About Path Lighting."The article features over 20 unique lighting options, and writer Chris Raymond describes the orbs. He says, "These ethereal globes don't throw a lot of light, but...

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Orbs Add Backyard Appeal

Orbs Add Backyard Appeal

Our friends at McKay Landscape Lighting sent along some photos from a recent job. These beautiful NightOrbs™ add an eye-catching display to any landscape. The handblown orbs are beautiful year-round. These photos were taken at an estate near the Lake of the...

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A Permanent Display at the Stetson Mansion

A Permanent Display at the Stetson Mansion

NightOrbs are now displayed at the largest, most opulent, and historic home ever built in Florida before the 20th century— the Stetson Mansion. Does the name Stetson sound familiar? The original owner of the home, John B. Stetson, is also the founder of the John B....

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5 Places To Display Your Orbs

5 Places To Display Your Orbs

NightOrbs™ can enhance any area, inside and out, but we love when customers share unique ways of displaying their orbs. Here are some of our favorites:1) Trees: Create an enchanting forest feel by attaching a hanging orb to your biggest tree.2) Pathways: Light up the...

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NightOrbs™ Gets the Luxury Treatment

NightOrbs™ Gets the Luxury Treatment

Last month NightOrbs™ were featured at an event at the Mercedes House in New York Cty. The condo complex consists of more than 3,000 large and exclusive luxury units, many with a large terrace area. The "pop-up shop" showing called "Inside-Out, Outside-In, Interior...

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Bastille Day Eiffel Tower Orb

Bastille Day Eiffel Tower Orb

On Saturday, July 13, NightOrbs™ joined the 7th Annual Media Bastille Day celebration, hosted by the Media Business Authority and Media Arts Council. The town celebrated Bastille Day with its own Eiffel tower, including a White NightOrb at its pinnacle.

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NightOrbs™ in the Sunscape Resort

NightOrbs™ in the Sunscape Resort

Decorative balls made by NightOrbs™ make the perfect addition to the Sunscape Resort in Curacao. The resort used the hanging NightOrbs™ to add a modern elegance to the resort cafe pictured above. Our decorative balls can be personalized to fit any indoor or outdoor...

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How Night Orbs Are Made

How Night Orbs Are Made

The best introductions are made simply. The founder of Night Orbs knows who he is. "My name is Tom Rupnicki, and I believe in color." Tom's work has provided light to many landscapes throughout the country. His hands and vision have given enchanting pieces of artwork...

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