Jesse Beasley

What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...]

Some would say that there are two types of people in the world, crazy Christmas people and crazy Halloween people, so maybe this just makes us crazy people but we love both! A fully decked out holiday home is just as important as a super spooky one in our book. Plus, decorating your home for Halloween is a great way...[...]

Fairy lights may arguably be the most versatile lighting style for decorating any time of the year. Their bendable wires allow them to be twisted and turned into any shape around anything and they have a perfect soft twinkling glow. However, their time to shine brightest is definitely during autumn! Fall brings back the romantic feeling of a crisp breeze and...[...]

A statement lighting fixture can really step up the style of a room, but it's hard to come by a light that's both bold and inexpensive. When it comes to making a decision to splurge or save on statement lighting, you should always consider a high-end do-it-yourself option. Using everyday items such as string lights in innovative ways can produce results that look as...[...]

The European café culture has tremendous appeal among American homeowners. Why wouldn’t it? Outdoor bistro lights are beautiful ways to adorn your outdoor recreation space and entertain guests. The importance of lighting for patios can’t be underestimated. Outdoor lighting sets the mood for your patio. Picture strings of glowing bulbs swaying back and forth to create a ceiling of light...[...]

Keeping your home or office glowing throughout the holiday isn’t that difficult. In fact, there are many simple and creative indoor string lights ideas that can stay in place during and between the holidays. These looks can be permanent fixtures of your interior décor that keep your home illuminated, warm, and stylish throughout the entire year. Who ever said that...[...]

One of the hardest parts about seeing Christmas go each year is letting go of our bright, glowing, cheerful decorations. We know it's considered (in some circles) "tacky" to keep Christmas lights up too long during the rest of the year...of course, if it was up to us this would not be the case! Luckily, we have figured out some...[...]

We're continuing our tour across the United States to bring the best and brightest Christmas attractions to you. Picking up in Mississippi, we'll weave our way around the Eastern half of the US, stopping at some amazing holiday lights and sights, until we make it to Florida. We hope each stop fills you with joy and inspiration this holiday season...[...]

We're touring 21-states worth of dazzling light displays starting in Texas, heading westward, and looping back around and down to Louisiana. View LED forest, enchanted train rides, and luminous desserts from the comfort of your own home. Take some notes while you're at it, these bold light shows may inspire you to take your own holiday display to the next...[...]

One of the best feelings that the holiday season offers is familiarity. You see the faces of your closest friends and family, you feast on the delicious dishes that you wait to eat again year after year, and you’ll lie restlessly awake on Christmas Eve, finding it hard to fall asleep before the big day at any age. Christmas is...[...]

We are gearing up for Thanksgiving and friends-giving celebrations around here. As much as we may be ready to fast-forward to the official Christmas season, Thanksgiving is its gatekeeper and we have to honor that. Plus, we wouldn't pass up a hearty holiday feast. Find a few favorite recipes from the Christmas Designers crew here and don't forget to hang up...[...]

With an abundance of information (and misinformation) available on new and old lighting technologies, it’s hard to know which to choose for your holiday decorating. To help you make an informed decision of your own below is some straightforward information on the types of lighting options available to you. LED   The term “LED light” refers to a lighting type that...[...]

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 s'mores on the patio. We have a few tips in preparation for your outdoor spaces for hosting friends and family this fall. Here are your...[...]

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...[...]

What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...]

Some would say that there are two types of people in the world, crazy Christmas people and crazy Halloween people, so maybe this just makes us crazy people but we love both! A fully decked out holiday home is just as important as a super spooky one in our book. Plus, decorating your home for Halloween is a great way...[...]

Fairy lights may arguably be the most versatile lighting style for decorating any time of the year. Their bendable wires allow them to be twisted and turned into any shape around anything and they have a perfect soft twinkling glow. However, their time to shine brightest is definitely during autumn! Fall brings back the romantic feeling of a crisp breeze and...[...]

A statement lighting fixture can really step up the style of a room, but it's hard to come by a light that's both bold and inexpensive. When it comes to making a decision to splurge or save on statement lighting, you should always consider a high-end do-it-yourself option. Using everyday items such as string lights in innovative ways can produce results that look as...[...]

The European café culture has tremendous appeal among American homeowners. Why wouldn’t it? Outdoor bistro lights are beautiful ways to adorn your outdoor recreation space and entertain guests. The importance of lighting for patios can’t be underestimated. Outdoor lighting sets the mood for your patio. Picture strings of glowing bulbs swaying back and forth to create a ceiling of light...[...]

Keeping your home or office glowing throughout the holiday isn’t that difficult. In fact, there are many simple and creative indoor string lights ideas that can stay in place during and between the holidays. These looks can be permanent fixtures of your interior décor that keep your home illuminated, warm, and stylish throughout the entire year. Who ever said that...[...]

One of the hardest parts about seeing Christmas go each year is letting go of our bright, glowing, cheerful decorations. We know it's considered (in some circles) "tacky" to keep Christmas lights up too long during the rest of the year...of course, if it was up to us this would not be the case! Luckily, we have figured out some...[...]

We're continuing our tour across the United States to bring the best and brightest Christmas attractions to you. Picking up in Mississippi, we'll weave our way around the Eastern half of the US, stopping at some amazing holiday lights and sights, until we make it to Florida. We hope each stop fills you with joy and inspiration this holiday season...[...]

We're touring 21-states worth of dazzling light displays starting in Texas, heading westward, and looping back around and down to Louisiana. View LED forest, enchanted train rides, and luminous desserts from the comfort of your own home. Take some notes while you're at it, these bold light shows may inspire you to take your own holiday display to the next...[...]

One of the best feelings that the holiday season offers is familiarity. You see the faces of your closest friends and family, you feast on the delicious dishes that you wait to eat again year after year, and you’ll lie restlessly awake on Christmas Eve, finding it hard to fall asleep before the big day at any age. Christmas is...[...]

We are gearing up for Thanksgiving and friends-giving celebrations around here. As much as we may be ready to fast-forward to the official Christmas season, Thanksgiving is its gatekeeper and we have to honor that. Plus, we wouldn't pass up a hearty holiday feast. Find a few favorite recipes from the Christmas Designers crew here and don't forget to hang up...[...]

With an abundance of information (and misinformation) available on new and old lighting technologies, it’s hard to know which to choose for your holiday decorating. To help you make an informed decision of your own below is some straightforward information on the types of lighting options available to you. LED   The term “LED light” refers to a lighting type that...[...]

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 s'mores on the patio. We have a few tips in preparation for your outdoor spaces for hosting friends and family this fall. Here are your...[...]

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...[...]