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...[...]
Build-Your-Own C7 and C9 Light Lines: Not Just For Professionals When you're looking to buy light lines for your Christmas lighting project, your choices really boil down to two options: 1. Buy ready-made stringer sets that are ready to use right out of the box 2. Buy empty socket light lines, bulbs, and fittings, and build your own custom-made light...[...]
April 2nd was declared World Autism Awareness Day in 2007 by the United Nations. A few years later, the Light It Up Blue initiative was born, promoting awareness and facilitating a more open conversation about what autism is, how it affects communities and individuals, and how we can support the cause for research, treatment, and cures. Wearing blue isn’t only...[...]
We all know that scene from National Lampoons when Clark brings out the tubs of lights, and to the utter dismay of his son, they are all tangled in a huge ball. Doesn’t really scream FUN! So, in order to avoid this scenario, we have a few great tips that are sure to make the weekend in November a slam...[...]
Minleon LED Retrofit Bulbs If you're a Christmas enthusiast shopping for LED Christmas lighting, you're faced with sort of a 'good news-bad news' scenario. The good news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to choose from. The bad news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to choose from...[...]
What's a Four-Letter Word for Christmas? The phrase "four-letter word" doesn't exactly convey a positive connotation, does it? It's a phrase that conjures up words that cause censors to bleep and mothers to scold. If you accidentally bang your thumb with a hammer you're liable to let slip one of those four-letter words. If you're a comic working blue...[...]
Commercial Light Trees: Elegant and Durable Christmas Grandeur Our commercial light trees represent a study in contrasts: elegantly beautiful and yet cast-iron durable; add a touch of sophistication and excitement to any Christmas display, yet astoundingly simple to assemble and install. These light trees are very popular in commercial installations, but they're also great for residential homes. We offer our...[...]
From candles to LED Christmas lights, a lot has changed in the past 100 years. For many centuries, if you wanted to light up your home with bright and cheery Christmas lights, you had one choice - fire. Lamps and candles were just about the only options available, with candles serving as the go-to source of decorative Christmas lighting for...[...]
If you're a frequent visitor to ChristmasDesigners.com, you know that we regularly post in-depth articles about the products we sell. But in this case, I'm posting a review of a product that we don't sell. Why would I do that? It's simply because I've been very impressed with this product. I was asked to review it awhile back, and I...[...]
It’s no secret that LED Christmas lights can save lots of energy. In fact, depending on the type of light set, the energy savings can be anywhere from 80% to 95%. But if you're like a lot of people these days, when you hear numbers like this you probably just assume that it’s marketing hype, with very little basis...[...]
