Christmas Designers

Gathering, harvesting, giving thanks—these are the sentiments that autumn is all about. The cool weather and invigoratingly crisp air make it the perfect time of year for dining alfresco, gathering by the fire, and making smores on the patio. We have a few tips for readying your outdoor spaces for hosting friends and family this fall. Here are your fall...

The cooler of our two seasons are arguably some of the most exciting times of the year for decorating. This is true for both residential and commercial décor and displays. It’s all rich colors, lush textures, and (our personal favorite) bright lights. String lights, in particular, have gained immense popularity in the world of cozy home décor and DIY decorating...

Christmas traditions from around the world. Some are weird. Some are wacky. Some are wonderful. And some are all three!  Perhaps more than any other holiday, Christmas is a time of traditions. Many Christmas traditions are hundreds, even thousands of years old, handed down from generation to generation. The Christmas traditions that we practice here in America are quite familiar...

C9 LED Retrofit Bulb Light Line versus C9 Stringer Light Sets When shopping for LED lights, Christmas enthusiasts and commercial Christmas buyers are often faced with a decision: whether to buy a C9 LED retrofit bulb and light line or a stringer light set. Or both! It's a question that can be rather confusing for a newbie to the world...

Christmas is a time for good cheer…. It’s a time for people to come together and enjoy each other’s company, delight in the beauty of Christmas, and appreciate everything the holidays has to offer. ...but it’s also a great time for business. In fact, the holidays aren’t just great. For many businesses, the Christmas season is without a doubt the...

For nearly a century, decorating our homes with Christmas lights and decorations has been an American tradition. What began in the 1920’s with the first residential light show eventually expanded to become a hallmark of suburban life over the next fifty years Christmas. But it wasn’t until the 70’s that America took its newfound Christmas lighting fascination to the next...

Halloween Porch from Better Homes & Gardens   Halloween offers the potential to go about as crazy with décor as any holiday could. For as much as we know there are Christmas enthusiasts, we know the die-hard Halloween folks are out there too. The tough part about it is, it’s truly only one night. While Christmas seems to have...

It can be so difficult to find winter decorations that don't shout Christmas. Here are a few ideas around the house for tasteful after-Christmas winter decorations. Winter Home Decor Winter Decorations from The House of Smiths   Winter Mantle Decorations   Winter Tablescape   Winter Mudroom Winter Vases Vases make fantastic decor items because they can be placed anywhere around the...

There's no denying it: this time of year can be just a little bit sad. Another wonderful holiday season has come to an end. All that remains is the clean up - and for some of us maybe a bit of personal recovery time, too! But though putting away your lights at season's end may not be quite as joyful...

OK, fess up: Are your Christmas lights still up? If so, you're not alone. Christmas was weeks ago, and yet you can still find the occasional house with Christmas lights on display. No judgment being passed here. (Hey - we're in the business of selling Christmas lights. So it would suit us just fine if everyone left their lights in place...