Christmas Designers

Which LED mini light is the very best LED mini light? That's a tough question to answer! Because there's a jumble of variables to consider when selecting the best mini light for any particular purpose. But certain lights might be the better choice for certain jobs. So let's discuss the most popular styles of mini lights and the advantages of...[...]

Done and Done. Out of the Old, and Into the New. Finally! We told you a while back that we would be moving to a new (to us) warehouse. We were excited about it. It gives us more than 70,000 square feet of space. With 4,000 square feet of office space. The new warehouse facility is a huge improvement over...[...]

There is nothing that can put you in the holiday mood like a Christmas tree. Putting it up in your living room and decorating it is a ritual that brings the family together and marks the true beginning of the season. Heading down to the local hardware store or garden center to choose the perfect tree, then sheltering in the...[...]

And not just for big cities…  Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on Christmas decorations every year by municipalities and communities of all sizes. But is it all a tremendous waste of money? Is it a frivolous frittering of public resources? Hardly. No matter where you live, dressing up your city in a grand display of Christmas lights can...[...]

Christmas is a time of fun and festivities. It's a time of friendship and family. It's a time of peace and goodwill. But let's face it - Christmas is also a time of business. There's nothing wrong with that. After all, without the commercial aspects of Christmas, we'd be hard-pressed to be able to enjoy all the other aspects of...[...]

Wrapping outdoor trees in lights can elevate your outdoor party, wedding, or Christmas display from great to spectacular. It's a wonderful way to make sightseeing Christmas Enthusiasts say "ooh" and "ahh" as they slowly pass by your home. But for all the 'oomph' that wrapping trees will add to your display, it's not a difficult task. Just follow a few...[...]

A New Home AND New Family Members   It's turning out to be a BIG summer for the Christmas Designers team! We told you last month about our impending move to a big new warehouse. It's a 50,000-foot warehouse with room to expand to 75,000 feet. And what often happens when families move to larger homes? They get bigger! That's...[...]

As the old saying goes, there's a right way and a wrong way to do every job. And that's especially true for installing Christmas lights. In fact, for every type of surface to which you wish to attach a light, there's probably one right way and lots of wrong ways to do it. Choosing that one 'right way' will pay...[...]

If you're a Christmas Enthusiast gearing up for another great holiday season, you've probably got some decisions to make. And unless you already have on hand all the Christmas lights you'll need, one of those decisions will be very basic: what kind of bulbs to buy. For light lines that are used in outdoor displays, particularly for outlining structures, C9...[...]

This Christmas light buying guide will guide you through some of the major choices you’ll need to make when shopping for your lights this season. Whether you are shopping for your home or are in need of commercial Christmas lights, you’ll find a few helpful tips for picking out the lights that best suit your needs. It won’t take long...[...]

If you're in charge of picking out the Christmas lights and decorations for your homeowner's association entrance, you have a weighty responsibility on your shoulders. That's because the entrance to your HOA forms visitors' very first impression of your neighborhood. And if you're not careful, you can give first-time visitors the distinct impression that they're entering Scroogeville. But your task...[...]

Planning an outdoor party? Whether your party will be held on your patio or at some other outdoor venue, lighting can make all the difference in creating an elegant, ethereal atmosphere for your party. Lighting can take your party from ho-hum to unforgettably delightful. And the very same string lights that you might use to decorate your place for Christmas...[...]

"Do You Sell Any Christmas Lights that are Made in the USA?" That's a question that we hear frequently at Christmas Designers, and truthfully - though we'll admit that we may get a bit tired of repeatedly answering that question - we're not really tired of hearing the question. The reason is that that question indicates some good things. It...[...]

Understanding the Differences Between Incandescent and LED Christmas Lights Once upon a time - and not so terribly long ago - candles ruled the roost when it came to decorative Christmas lighting. Candles, in fact, we're the go-to choice for many centuries simply because they were essentially the only practical choice. But then an invention by one Thomas Alva Edison...[...]

First impressions are important. A wise old saying tells us that's true. And modern-day scientific research supports the wisdom of the old saying. That's why many homeowners associations spend a considerable chunk of change on making entryways appear elegant and stately. They understand that first impressions really are important. They understand that the entryway to their HOA can quickly plant...[...]

You can do your part in shining a pink glow of hope upon the fight against breast cancer. Today - this very day - nearly 640 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States.* This hour - this very hour - more than 4 women will die from breast cancer in the United States.* According to...[...]

Crafty ideas for Halloween Someone who likes to craft hardly needs an excuse or reason to pick up a project. However, if you need some inspiration or an incentive to get creative Halloween is the perfect occasion to get motivated. Halloween has the advantage of being flexible. It allows each person their own individual style while only making the request...[...]

Christmas trees, arguably, are the single most popular form of Christmas decorations. Ask any group of Christmas Enthusiasts to choose just one must-have item of Christmas décor, and most are likely to choose a Christmas tree above all others. After all, Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree, would it? And some of those Christmas trees are B-I-G...[...]

Decorations that everyone looks forward to each holiday season. What makes Christmas so special? To be sure, there are lots of reasons that Christmas is such a special and unique time of the year for everyone. But part of the appeal of Christmas is the universal celebration of the holiday. Everyone gets involved - including businesses and cities. Take a...[...]

LED Christmas lights are great for celebrating all seasons. According to an old song (and an even older book of the Bible), "to everything, there is a season." That age-old wisdom also applies to modern LED lighting. For every season, there are colors that are most particularly appropriate. After all, we associate certain sights, sounds, and moods with each of...[...]

The emotional appeal of Christmas colors and why they make us feel good. For the past few years, our most popular color of LED Christmas lights at Christmas Designers has been warm white. The warm white LED light has a slight yellow hue that many Christmas enthusiasts describe as a warm color. For some folks, some lights capture more of...[...]

There are plenty of routines and rituals that make decorating for Christmas an important tradition in many households. Putting up your Christmas decor sets the scene for the coming celebrations and gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re a new homeowner sprucing up your space for the first time or a Christmas enthusiast, you’ll want to make sure you...[...]

Celebrate the traditions of the holiday season using LED lights, Garlands, and Christmas Wreaths. Even in the midst of these dog days of August, there is a whiff of change in the air. The days are getting shorter and across the country, teachers and students are returning to the classroom. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s never...[...]

After being challenged by our team, Jason Woodward takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. For more information on ALS or to donate, please visit http://www.alsa.org[...]

Doing Some Shopping For This Year's Christmas Display? There's Something You Should Know. Psst. I've got a secret for you. Now don't share this with just anyone. But if you're shopping for Christmas lights and decorations, there's something you should know: buy commercials. Yes, that's right. Even if you're an individual Christmas Enthusiast purchasing lights and decorations for your home...[...]

Decorating commercial buildings with C9 LED Christmas lights is a great way to show your holiday spirit AND reap the benefits of customer goodwill. As Christmas draws closer, you're probably laying out plans for your home's Christmas display. You're probably also thinking of ways you'll want to improve your display from last year, and inventorying your supply of Christmas lights...[...]

Since their introduction, LED icicle Christmas lights have become one of the most popular types of Christmas lighting. But in truth, LED icicle lights are great for creating innovative and eye-catching décor at any time of the year. Icicle Christmas light sets are composed of short strings of M5 mini-bulbs dangling down from a mainline. The strings of bulbs vary...[...]

LED Christmas Lights Offer Perfect Year-Round Décor for Childrens' Rooms Looking for a new way to brighten up your child’s bedroom? White Christmas lights or other string lights are a fun and creative way to illuminate kid’s bedrooms throughout the year. LED string lights are easy to customize, inexpensive, and typically last for several months or years at a time...[...]

Christmas Designers is exploring the possibility of expanding their eCommerce distribution facility in Sherman, TX. The building being considered is part of the old Burlington Building Complex on the South Side of Sherman. The complex dates back to the late 1800s and is considered a historic site.[...]

How-To Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights on a Variety of Surfaces If you’re a fan of the National Lampoon Vacation series of movies, you probably remember Clark Griswold's Christmas light installation antics in Christmas Vacation. Old Clark made a number of buffoonish mistakes in that movie, all to great comedic effect. But in real-life terms, Clark's Christmas light installation techniques...[...]