When it comes to lighting the Christmas tree at home, I'm a purist...
I like white lights: Mini, C7, C9, bubble, whatever kind I use, they are white.
Maybe you like multicolor - or ONE color! Whatever your preference is,
Maybe you like multicolor - or ONE color! Whatever your preference is,
I have a tip for you when it comes to lighting the tree
(and how many of you are tackling THAT job this weekend?!)
(and how many of you are tackling THAT job this weekend?!)
that is guaranteed to up the sparkle factor!
continue reading to see what my ONE STEP TRICK is!
All you need for this is one EXTRA strand of mini lights to match the color of lights on your tree.
continue reading to see what my ONE STEP TRICK is!
All you need for this is one EXTRA strand of mini lights to match the color of lights on your tree.
You're going to take that one strand - if it's long, double it over like I did in the photos here -
and run it up the front of the trunk of the tree.
If your tree can be viewed from multiple sides, run THREE strands up three sides of the trunk instead.
If your tree can be viewed from multiple sides, run THREE strands up three sides of the trunk instead.
Start at the bottom, and work the strand of lights between the inner branches as far up as you can... you don't have to go all the way to the top,
since the lights on the branches sit closer together there.
PS: make SURE that the plug is on the end closest to the floor!
Attach the top of the strand to the trunk with a zip tie or wire, to hold it in place.
Because it runs right up the trunk,
Attach the top of the strand to the trunk with a zip tie or wire, to hold it in place.
Because it runs right up the trunk,
you can add this strand of lights before or after you light the rest of the tree.
And once you plug it in...
...the extra lights glow deep INSIDE the tree branches, getting rid of dark shadows and 'holes'!
Once you hang your ornaments on it, the extra light will make them sparkle and shine
even more than they usually do!
I've used this simple trick for over 20 years on trees that I have decorated
I've used this simple trick for over 20 years on trees that I have decorated
in retail stores & windows, in wineries, and in executive residences...
and everyone comments on how bright they are!
I'll be spending my Thanksgiving weekend decorating our trees and the house,
though when I look at this photo of the big new tree in the living room,
I'm not sure it even needs anything but the lights.....
GREAT idea, Debi!!! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Miss Patty!
DeleteBut I have a prelit 9’ tree that has 3 sections. They cause the lts to come on when joined together. If I use your trick I’d have to add lts and remove every time I set up the tree-negating the joy and convenience of the prelit tree right?
ReplyDeleteAs a professional decorator, I have done this on hundreds of real trees, unlit fake trees, and pre-lit fake trees. It makes a HUGE impact in the overall appearance of the tree, which for me INCREASES the joy when I look at it. Once you set up your pre-lit fake tree, you add the extra string of lights. Before you take it down, you remove the extra string of lights. If that's not something you want to spend less than half an hour doing each time, you don't have to do it.... I shared the tip, you get to choose if you want to invest the time to get the result. It's much like how much time anyone is willing to spend unwrapping/unboxing ornaments and hanging them on a tree, or adding strands of tinsel to each branch... it all comes down to personal choice!
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