Entertain All Year Long with Outdoor Christmas Lights

New Years Party, Wedding Receptions, or Birthday Parties

It is very easy to include mini lights into your baby shower, wedding reception, or party of any kind. You can get mini lights in many different colors so you can coordinate your party depending on what you’re looking for. The wires come available in white or green which gives you even more variation to choose from. Christmas tree lights, or mini lights, can be used for many occasions you celebrate throughout the year.

Use these Christmas lights to cover your stair railings, tables, and doorways. They are good to use if you want to cast a glow on an item or area that you want to accent. Battery operated mini lights are great for use in your centerpieces or on buffet tables for additional accent because they can be placed anywhere. There might be a few areas at your party where electricity might be hard to access and thats where these little special lights come into play.

If you are having your get party in the back yard, use C7 or C9 bulbs to light up your space. They use a bigger bulb so it doesn’t take as many to decorate a large space. They come in a variety of colors as well. Don’t hesitate to drape lights on fences, patios, or shrubs. You can create the look you want by using your outdoor christmas light decorations around your home all year long for any event you plan on having.

Outdoors Everyday

Use white mini lights to spice up your patio or outdoor space for everyday use. White mini lights create a very calm and soothing glow that can be used all year round. Use them to outline arbors, gazebos, or any other area you spend time around. You can use them everyday without getting accused of not taking down your Outdoor Christmas Lights. Also, outdoor LED Christmas lights can be used year round without consuming a lot of electricity thanks to the invention of the LED bulb. LED light bulbs consume 1/5 of the power a normal incandescent bulb will consume.

Rope lighting is also good for using year round. They too also come in a variety of colors. Most rope lighting is covered in a protective casing which allows you to use it indoors or outdoors. Use rope lighting to define pathways, walkways, stairs or any other area that will look good with the additional ambient light. Rope lighting is also great for making custom shapes, letters, or designs since they have a consistent and even appearance.

Additional uses:

- Outlining signs

- exhibits and shows

- outlining stages or balconies

- wrapping columns

- carnival games

- above kitchen cabinets for ambient lighting

Net Lights

We have saved the easiest for last. After you have completed installing your mini lights and rope lighting, you can add that finishing touch with net lights on your shrubs and bushes. The standard net lights are usually 4′ x 6′ square while the tree net lights are 6′ x 8′ so you can cover a larger area with less time. If you need to you can use zip tie’s to attach several sections together to make one large net.

Net lights are installed by just laying them across your shrubs or trees, plug them and your in business. There are even LED net lights available for those looking to save some money on their electric bill. You have the info, now all you have to do is get to work designing and decorating so you can sit back and enjoy your next party with your new outdoor Christmas lights!

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Throw a Christmas Party with Outdoor Christmas Lights

One of the best times of the year are the holidays. One of the best parts of the holidays are the Christmas parties. Christmas parties are a great time to catch up with family, friends, & colleague’s. It’s a great time to kick back and just look back on the year.

If you plan on throwing your own Christmas party, Outdoor Christmas lights are a great way to spice up your party and set the mood.

Here are just a few options to choose from when deciding on which lights to use for your party.

Mini Lights

Mini lights are great for decorating all year round not just at your Christmas party. They can be used for any special occasion throughout the year including birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, weddings, or maybe even valentines if you ladies are lucky.

Using mini lights around your fireplace and mantle will define and transform these areas. The fireplace is always a great centerpiece and decorating it with mini lights will show it off.

Wreaths are another accessory that looks great when you wrap them with mini lights. Wrapping several wreaths with mini lights and placing them around your home is a great start to your decorating for the party.

A few other uses for Mini Lights

-  wrapping tree trunks outside

- hang them from trees to create a waterfall effect

- wrapping banisters and railing it a great way to define your outdoor space

- lining windows and doorways

- decorate your gazebo

C7 & C9 Lights

C7

These are your traditional lights with the larger bulbs that have been used for years decorating homes. They are incandescent glass bulbs that measure 1.5″ long. They come in clear, opaque, and twinkle bulbs. These are great for stringing along rooflines, eaves, fences, & balconies.

Light stakes are also available which are nice for using these lights to line your driveway. Using the C7 twinkle lights in varying intervals will allow you to light up sections of your yard fixtures to make them seem like they are moving. Pretty neat effect!

C9

If you want to wake up the neighborhood, C9 bulbs are the way to go. They are incandescent glass bulbs that measure 2″. These were the more commonly used bulbs you remember growing up. C9 bulbs are great for making a statement.

Use them to decorate your towering trees, line your entire home, or use them to define holiday displays in the yard. Anyway you use them will help create the theme you are looking for.

It doesn’t really matter how you plan on using Outdoor Christmas Lights at your party. The addition of lights will set the mood for your party and give the guests something to talk about for years to come.

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Outdoor Christmas Lights with Inflatables

Changing Trends

As far back as I can remember most people just put Outside Christmas Lights up around the house and called it a day. Some people had more Christmas decor than others but for the most part it was conservative. And then there was always that neighbor that enjoyed taking a few extra steps to make their home look like the Santa’s residence. They would put out decorations in their yard that were mostly made out of wood or metal. Some people would be in competition with each other and not even know it. Well, things have changed quite a bit. Today, one of the most popular new trends in Christmas decorations for your yard is inflatables.

Brace for Impact

Inflatable Christmas decorations have brought a whole new dimension to decorating for the holidays. They have a unique way of creating a 3D look to your yard. The reason for this is because they are blown up with air and are decorated on all sides so no matter which way you view them you are getting the best view. This makes for a nice holiday display when people are driving around looking at Christmas lights. Its also nice for you when you have to stare at the yard decorations out the window of your house.

Inflatables have a much more polished look since they can be seen from any side. They are also a good alternative to decorating your tree’s with lights especially if you would like to stay off of tall ladders. They are simple to install and also come in a bunch of different styles. Some common choices are Santa Clause, Christmas Trees, Elves, or even a Ginger Bread House. They even have some Snoopy inflatables. Another upside to a lot of inflatables are the special effects that come with some units. Many units can replicate motion or sound that will make your yard come to life. You are essentially able to create a live show right in your own front yard. Now thats eye catching!

Variety

Since inflatables are becoming so popular, the assortment can be endless. There are styles for little yards that are more compact and also large displays for businesses or people with lots of land. Most inflatables are held down with yard stakes. You want to make sure you don’t skip this step. If so, high winds will move your investment over to the neighbors yard.  The inside of the inflatable usually has a socket fixture that holds the light bulbs. Get the light bulb adjusted where you want it so it looks right and plug it in. Now you are ready to show off your new Christmas creation!

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