Lights On!

What would we do without the lights? Our homes need them as do your lovely Christmas trees! The choices are limitless. Look at these star lights. I just love them.


Each year, department stores put out various bulbs and strings that can be perfectly coordinated with your tree design or theme. I've seen colored lights in amber, pink, purple and lime green.


These bulbs are so beautiful when lit. Even though they are colored, when lit, they have a clear colored effect. Fabulous for use on the outside of your house and very bright.


If you are in to vintage decorations like I am, then red bell lights are for you. You can find any kind of vintage lights on Ebay and red bells aren't the only lights you can find. I've seen Santa lights, little green plastic star lights and lights that look like candy. Dollar stores are wonderful places to check out for these kind of lights. They stock Christmas items that larger department stores don't carry.


Who can forget the beautiful bubble lights? My mother remembers them so well. I didn't even know about bubble lights until about ten years ago. Now you can find them everywhere. Wal-Mart always has bubble lights available at Christmas time. You should try them at least once. You won't be disappointed.


New to the market are present shaped lights. They come in various shapes and sizes. These strings of lights are available in a multitude of colors as well. They take up a lot of blank space so they do work well to hide gaps in your tree.


LED lights are probably the most used lights at this time. The colors are vibrant and give off a lovely solid glow. Multi-colored one's are my favorite.


They come in clear


round shaped


and smaller versions in multi-colors. Before you throw your lights on the tree run out and take a look at what's available at your local hobby store and or dollar stores. I wanted to try my bubble lights this year but I forgot that we bought a new pre-lit revolving tree last year so that's out! Still, I might place a string of them on my fireplace mantle. I can't imagine a Christmas without them.

Deanna