Abstract: People, especially children, need a small amount of illumination to orient themselves and navigate around a darkened room. Children often have trouble calming themselves down at bedtime. Finding the fan and light controls on a ceiling fan is difficult in the dark. Ceiling fan blades and hardware that incorporate phosphorescent materials addresses each of these problems: they provide a night light effect without using electricity. They create pleasing and soothing artistic effects when the fan is rotating. Phosphorescent fan controls or illumination from other components of the invention with phosphorescent surfaces allow for easy navigation in a darkened room.