Did you know that the Romans used to decorate their Christmas trees with lit candles back in the day? We know that sounds like a health and safety nightmare today, but back then it was simply the done thing. Lucky for you, you can now create an LED tealight tree ornament, for safer festive fun! … Continued

Summer has finally arrived, and we’ve well and truly got wisteria hysteria here at Festive Lights HQ! The beautiful wisteria flower makes for a glorious garden addition thanks to its bright and colourful petals that cascade down effortlessly from lush greenery and intertwining vines. Partnered with dazzling outdoor lighting that can set your garden aglow, … Continued

Can you hear those church bells ringing? The summer of love is upon us, and wedding season is now well and truly underway. Over the next few months, hundreds of brides and grooms up and down the country will be getting ready to tie the knot! Now, as much as we all love a wedding, … Continued

Get creative with your interior décor and light up your home with dazzling neon-effect signs! Our ConnectPro cut to length rope light and Colour Select lights aren’t only versatile and robust, but they’re also perfect for injecting a little personality across your home. Typically, you’d see rope light lining steps or used as uplighting around … Continued

Nothing says Christmas quite like snow, but unless you’re one of the lucky few, seeing a white Christmas is often but a dream for many. Who doesn’t imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the tranquil image of delicate snow dusting over trees? Well, this year, we say it’s time to take matters into our … Continued

Ramp up the festive and inject your LED candles with some seasonal cheer this Christmas. LED candles make for a simple yet stunning décor addition to any home. Not only are they safer than their real-life counterparts, but they also produce less waste, are more eco-friendly, and last 10 times longer. This Christmas, why not … Continued

The tradition of adorning our Christmas trees with dainty baubles originates from the Roman era when people used to hang fruit on trees. This tradition (like many others) developed over time and transitioned into the Christmas staple that we all know and love today. Nowadays, you’ll rarely see a Christmas tree without these glistening beauties … Continued

As magical and welcoming as outdoor Christmas lights are, there’s a certain level of stress that’s associated with putting lights in trees – Do I start from the top, or the bottom? What about power? Will my neighbours tree look better?! Decorate your outdoor tree like a Pro At Festive Lights, we understand that it … Continued

Indoor Christmas wreaths are swiftly becoming more and more popular and are often used to help tie indoor and outdoor seasonal décor together. But Christmas is for fun. It’s for magic and causing a bit of mischief, so we thought we’d get a bit creative with our latest DIY and marry the tradition of a … Continued

The festivities are well and truly creeping up on us and it won’t be long now until the early evenings are lit up with an abundance of twinkling lights – just the way that we like it. As the self-proclaimed gleam team, there’s nothing we love more than walking down the street on a chilly … Continued

Nothing is more welcoming than a gorgeous spring wreath, simply hanging from a door or as a centrepiece in any room! We can’t think of a better way to say goodbye to the frosty festive season, and hello to the blossoms and sunnier days. Perfect for Easter, we have made an easy DIY creating this … Continued

The Festive MINI started as just a bit of fun over three years ago, when Nico covered his own MINI in Christmas lights, after being inspired by a video he saw online. In the last three years, the decorations have evolved and, when we heard about the project, we absolutely had to get involved. For … Continued

Our Connect Pro Connectable Cut to length lighting is so versatile, combining the highest quality with the brightest effect for all applications. It can be used indoor and outdoor, all year round, you can choose from a whole range of colours in each range, and connect different colours together, and select the accurate sizing you … Continued

Since we started selling festoons, way back in the early 2000s, we’ve given lots of advice and written numerous blog posts on how to style them – how to style your festoons indoors, how many festoons do you need to cover your Christmas tree?, how to make your own light up letters using festoons, and an overall festoon … Continued

Have you ever wondered how to wrap a tree, and how many outdoor lights you might need, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a mathematical genius or someone who’s simply the best at educated guesses, getting the right number of lights for your tree can seem like a daunting task. The style of … Continued

Whilst the whole world is going through strange and unknown times, and many people are having to postpone and cancel holidays, with no guarantees on when it will be safe to enjoy a summer holiday, we thought we’d bring you some brilliant staycation ideas for holidaying at home, without leaving the house! So, whether it’s … Continued