Winter Decorations: After Christmas Decorating Ideas January 26, 2017 By Jennifer Gregory Leave a Comment 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 Vases Vases make fantastic decor items because they can be placed anywhere around the house like the mantel, dining room table, coffee table,… Read More »
Christmas Light Storage: Best Practices and Tips January 14, 2017 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment 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… Read More »
How Long Do You Leave Christmas Lights Up? January 9, 2017 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment 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… Read More »
What Happens to Christmas Trees After the Holidays? December 29, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment The Christmas season ended months ago. And millions upon millions of Christmas trees have long since been hauled to the curb; yesterday’s symbol of holiday joy transformed in a flash to nothing more than today’s trash. Seems kind of sad, doesn’t it? (Unless, of course, you use an artificial tree. In that case, your tree… Read More »
Making Kid’s Christmas Tree Ornaments December 17, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment No holiday is as fun and exciting for kids as Christmas. And a big part of the Yuletide excitement comes when it’s time to put up the Christmas tree. Christmas trees symbolize the magic of Christmas, and for kids, breaking out the Christmas tree ornaments means that the Christmas season has officially begun. You can… Read More »
The 30 Wildest Home Christmas Light Displays December 13, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment Christmas Enthusiasts around the world put their creativity and love of Christmas lights together with the music of the holidays to create amazing light shows. Come see our collection of wild and crazy home Christmas light displays. 1. Preston Family in Kingman, AZ 2. Lights on Pascolo in Chaska, MN 3. Kloos Family in East… Read More »
Voted Best Outdoor Christmas Lights From GMA and The SweetHome December 9, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment The editors of The SweetHome were on GMA sharing their picks for the top Christmas lights on the market. After extensive testing, they chose Christmas Designers’ 5 mm wide angle conical lights as the best outdoor Christmas lights! Ganda Suthivarakom, editor of The Sweethome, and ABC News’ Paula Faris put our 5mm conicals to the test.… Read More »
DIY Professional-Quality Christmas Light Photos December 5, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment Add to Your Treasure Trove of Christmas Memories with Professional-Quality Christmas Light Photos Christmas comes but once each year. And each passing holiday season offers you the opportunity to add to your stash of precious Christmas memories. But there’s no better way to supplement those memories than through the magic of photography. The Christmas season… Read More »
Christmas Tree Care: Keep it Pretty, Keep it Safe November 28, 2016 By Jason Woodward Leave a Comment Christmas trees symbolize the magic and joy of the holiday season. So it only makes sense to provide your tree with the care that will help to keep it lush, green and lovely into the New Year. And doing so will bear benefits beyond just the appearance of your tree. Because a well cared for… Read More »
LED Christmas Lights Offer the Best Value For Your Money November 25, 2016 By Jason Woodward 3 Comments For hundreds of years, the go-to light for celebrating Christmas was the candle. The warm, cheery glow of candlelight no doubt added an elegant touch to many a Christmas tree in bygone years. But candlelit Christmas trees also sparked many a house fire that in a flash transformed a happy holiday into a terrible… Read More »
