Christmas Designers

What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 wire? This is a question we get asked on a daily basis and anytime we write an article or put together a video about this topic, it always gets a lot of views. And the popularity of this information isn’t limited to only pro-Christmas installers and Christmas enthusiasts but is also sought...[...]

From pool parties to Christmas cocktail parties, a glowing garland is a perfect solution for any event's decor. It can be hard to find a string of lights for every theme, but the good news is you can make one yourself for just about any occasion! You just need a simple string of led Christmas lights and a little imagination—it's easy! Here...[...]

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...[...]

A glowing yard is a staple of summer nights and warm weather gatherings. While glimmering string light canopies and zigzagging patio lights are stunning displays, your yard may not always offer the perfect space for creating such grand illuminations. Here are a few great ways to light up your yard, garden, or porch in simple yet beautiful ways. 1. Under-Umbrella Lights...[...]

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...[...]

Who knew the old Christmas tunes were so powerful? According to a study published in the Journal of Business Research, Christmas music can have an effect on our mental health, either triggering a sense of joy in its listeners or sadness and anxiety in connection with all things associated with the holidays. Let’s face it, you either love or hate...[...]

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...[...]

Christmas trees add lots of joy and beauty to our households every holiday season. But let’s face it – they also add a bit of risk. By just heeding a few common sense Christmas tree safety tips, you can help ensure that the most wonderful time of the year doesn’t turn into the most tragic. Christmas Tree Safety is Worth...[...]

Every year, the Christmas season brings a sense of joy and cheer to millions of people all around the world. But, apparently, it also brings with it some very...inappropriate...advertisements. From firearms to naughty Santas and everything in between, we hope these inappropriate Christmas ads show you that the Christmas season can bring something else besides joy and cheer: unadulterated laughter...[...]

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...[...]

Multiple colors of white LEDs can be used when done properly. In this display, 2800 Kelvin Warm White Christmas Light Deer Displays are complemented by trees with 6000 Kelvin Cool White Lights. How many different ways can you say "white"? Really only one way - assuming you're speaking only one language. How many different ways can you 'see' white? Lots...[...]

Who knew Christmas lights could be so powerful? According to David Sloan Wilson, an evolutionary biologist at Binghamton University in New York, the density of Christmas decorations in a city or town can demonstrate the strength of its community. "It turns out that this urge to decorate your house is an expression of neighborliness," says Wilson. "Some of the best...[...]

Thinking of going Pro with your Christmas lights this year? Here at Christmas Designers, we've champion the use of professional grade Christmas lights for all decoration enthusiasts. Whether you're a home or business decorator, pro grade lights offer a lot of hassle-free benefits over retail grade lights that you may not be aware of. Also referred to as commercial grade...[...]

The Christmas season is known for bringing happy, joyous, and above all else heart-warming advertisements, the kind you actually like watching because they make you feel good. But not everyone gets it right. Some are bad, cringeworthy, downright shocking, and even confusing. Luckily, though, these ads are also typically something else: highly entertaining for all the wrong reasons. That’s why...[...]

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...[...]

If you’re like me, you grew up surrounded by Christmas lights every December– and you loved it. From the smell of evergreen trees to the nip of the cold winter weather, when December rolls around we’re instantly filled with a feeling of warmth and joy because we know it’s Christmas time. Let’s face it, though, without Christmas lights– it just...[...]

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...[...]

In the long and interesting history of Christmas lights, nothing has shined as brightly as the light-emitting diode (or LED). But what makes LED Christmas lights such a powerful light source? And how are colors created in LEDs? The process that creates the light which emits from the LED is the same as with incandescent lights, electricity is consumed and...[...]

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...[...]

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 1920s with the first residential light show eventually expanded to become a hallmark of suburban life over the next fifty years of Christmas. But it wasn’t until the 70’s that America took its newfound Christmas lighting fascination to the...[...]

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 cleanup - 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 as...[...]

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...[...]

The Christmas season ended months ago, and now, 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 Christmas tree. In that case, your tree is stored away...[...]