Christmas Designers

When Santa Claus goes for a stroll among the fabulous ice formations near the waters of the North Pole, he doesn’t see much of our traditional red, green and gold Christmas colors. What he does see is a lot of glistening silver and blue…the colors of nature in his neighborhood. Red, green and gold are beautiful colors that have defined...[...]

How to Set Up Your Twinkly Pro RGB and RGBW Christmas Lights Display Hundreds of years ago, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. Not only was this not the most effective lighting method, it also posed quite the safety hazard. Luckily, Christmas lights have come a long way over the years. With incandescent bulbs, LED Christmas lights...[...]

As we wind down the second half of the year, we eagerly anticipate the moment we can enjoy the crisp, cool outdoor weather. Nothing goes with a fall breeze better than a cup of spiced cider and some inviting patio string lights. Like a teaser before the Christmas season, LED string lights create a warm, cheery ambiance for your porch...[...]

  Christmas greenery is the canvas of the holiday decoration world. While tech developments continue to unfold in the holiday lighting sector, the reliable presence of decorations including wreaths, garlands, sprays and trees have been a part of holiday traditions for centuries. Whether Christmas evergreens are hung outdoors or inside, the green foliage provides a sense of warm comfort, nostalgic...[...]

It’s no secret that perfect, professional perimeter Christmas lighting is created with a little bit of help from our friend, the Christmas light clip. A roof line lighting project is never complete without the trusty plastic clips that keep light lines aligned and bulbs perfectly straight on gutters and shingles. Designed to hold empty socket light line, stringers, and specialty...[...]

We’ve all heard the saying before: “That holiday was invented by the Hallmark Channel to sell products.” So if you’ve stumbled across the term “Christmas in July” and thought it was just a marketing gimmick, we’re here to make a case for the contrary. A halfway-through-the-year holiday that captures the essence of Christmas? Think of it as an exciting, surprising...[...]

These days people expect more from their Christmas lights than simple on/off functionality. They want more control, more colors, and more customization. They don't want a light set that is only capable of a single color, but rather a light that is able to achieve any color combination imaginable. And that is where Twinkly comes in. Twinkly Christmas lights true...[...]

Think for a moment about your picturesque holiday display scene. What’s included? You’re probably envisioning snow falling, twinkly Christmas lights, a Christmas wreath, and of course, presents—but what’s at the center of it all? No holiday scene is complete without a fully decorated Christmas tree. Whether you’re using an artificial or real tree, figuring out how to properly decorate a...[...]

Hang a Wreath on Brick, Concrete, or Stone in Less Than 30 Minutes When it comes to installing Christmas decorations, one of the most often asked questions we receive is how to go about hanging a wreath on brick, concrete, or stone. Fortunately, the process is easier than most people think, but it does require drilling a hole for the...[...]

Decorating for Christmas is a cherished part of preparing for the holidays for many families. This year, instead of using the same lights and decorations as last year, you may want to consider a few inspirational Christmas lighting and decoration options to create something new and unique. The decorating tradition doesn’t always have to be exactly the same each year...[...]

Bring Your Christmas, Party and Special Event Lighting to Life with Twinkly Music Twinkly is the leading name in animated smart RGB lighting technology. They have revolutionized the industry by offering premier intelligent lighting solutions. Twinkly lights are on everyone’s wish list for the upcoming holiday season. Twinkly lights are controllable via an app on your smartphone. Through the app...[...]

Since the beginning of 2020, the world we knew has been turned upside down. The stability, economic prosperity, and confidence in knowing we have a strong year ahead have suddenly vanished. Many of us are still coming to terms with such a rapid turn of events. We long for the good old days of 2019 when increasing tariffs and tight...[...]

Are you planning to buy LED Christmas lights this year? Avoid these common mistakes… The holiday season will soon be upon us, and that means that people will be buying lots of LED Christmas lights over the next several months. Not surprisingly, we think that's a good thing; after all, we're in the business of selling LED Christmas lights. So...[...]

When it comes to professional-quality Christmas lights, there are many different products out there that people are not aware of. Unfortunately, sometimes these lesser-known products are actually the best ones on the market. One of the best products that a lot of people haven’t heard of is coaxial connect Christmas lights, also known as RY connect light sets. While they...[...]

The holidays are an exciting and nostalgic time, reminding us of when we were young and bringing out a sense of childlike wonder. People decorate for the holiday season for all kinds of reasons. Some people simply enjoy holiday cheer, while others want to spread the contagious holiday spirit to their family members, friends, and passers-by. Additionally, some Christmas enthusiasts...[...]

Attaching Christmas Lights to Brick with Hot Glue When decorating your home for the holidays, there are several different ways to attach your lights to the perimeter. One of the most common ways is to use standard clips, and those work very well for a variety of different materials and designs. However, certain surfaces can make attaching lights a bit...[...]

When it comes to buying Christmas lights, the sky's the limit. There is a multitude of ways that Christmas lights can be used to show your holiday spirit. However, before you jump into purchasing your lights for the upcoming holiday season, it’s important to take the time to understand your options and how certain types of lights can be used...[...]

As the world continues to face the challenges of COVID-19, everyone is looking for ways to support their community. Many families are using COVID Christmas ornaments to adorn their Christmas trees this year as a way to remember the lives lost from 2020. Many people are also using their Christmas lights as a unique and creative way to show their...[...]

For many, November kicks off a familiar ritual. We clear the mantle, drag a horde of holiday nicknacks out of storage, and start picking apart our tangled nests of lights. A prickly tree makes a rare appearance indoors. Pine cones, garlands, sleighs, candy canes, and somehow even nutcrackers all become a big deal almost overnight. Every surface in sight is...[...]

It was 4 years ago at the Christmasworld Expo in Frankfurt Germany that we came across Fairybell Trees for the first time. Marcel van Braak, the owner of Fairybell, immediately captured our attention with his unique product design and attention to detail. These trees were very different from the Chinese made tree of lights that we had previously seen. The...[...]

Before we get started on the how-to portion of this article, we need to say a thing or two about having your Christmas lights hung by a professional light-hanging company. People who hang Christmas lights professionally are a great resource for homeowners. They have all the gear necessary for doing a safe and thorough job. Many of them are valued...[...]

Putting up Christmas lights at home each year makes a lot of people look longingly at street-corner signs advertising professional Christmas light installations. For other people, who love getting out there and attempting a personal best with their lights every year, those signs bring a different thought to mind: “I wonder if I could make some money doing this for...[...]

It has been a long wait for Twinkly Pro RGB Christmas lights to finally make it to the market. It was over 3 years ago when we first heard about Twinkly Pro and ever since that first introduction to the technology, we’ve been captivated by the possibilities of this revolutionary animated Christmas lighting system. But like with any complex product...[...]

Will this finally be the year that easy to use, truly pro-grade RGB Christmas lights are available? For those of us in the professional Christmas industry, this is something we’ve been waiting for for a long time now. Yes, there have been some great choices for high-grade RGB Christmas lights for many years now, but they have been expensive and...[...]

22 years ago my plan was to take a temporary job with a Christmas lighting company. Make a little money to help pay the bills and then move on with my life. After all, no one can actually earn a living in the Christmas business. That’s just crazy! Well, here I am, more than two decades later. That temporary job...[...]

GFCIs and Christmas Lights - A Survival Guide When it comes to Christmas lighting and decorating, nothing kills a Christmas masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the Christmas lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided that the mixture of electricity and...[...]

While Col. Harry Shoup sat at his desk at the United States Continental Air Defense Command at the height of the Cold War, he was probably hoping not to receive many calls. The number was a direct hotline put into place to warn of an attack on U.S. soil. Yet, on a chilly December day, the phone sprang to life...[...]

It doesn’t matter how serious or passionate you are about your Christmas light display; If you don’t work as the professionals do, your results simply won’t be able to compete. Luckily, top-tier Christmas design doesn’t require complex techniques or dozens of more hours of labor—it just requires using the right materials for the job. If you’ve been wondering why professionally-installed...[...]

If there’s one problem that has plagued nearly every amateur who’s ever tried to set up a top-tier Christmas light display, it’s what to do with extra light line. You don’t have to be a pro to notice it in your own neighborhood: Those points on an otherwise perfectly lit perimeter where the installer suddenly realized their string was several...[...]

Christmas movies can be magical. They can also be bizarre. For many, these movies represent some of their most memorable experiences and they bring a feeling of holiday cheer. Few things are more peaceful than kicking back on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve with some gingerbread cookies and snuggling up to a warm fire while your favorite Christmas movie plays...[...]