Our sole goal and purpose this January has been to encourage the nation to stave off the blues by keeping the glow in their home. We’ve told you how to keep the glow in your bedroom, we’ve told you why fairy lights keep you feeling good, and now we’re moving on to arguably the most … Continued

Have you heard? Today is Blue Monday! No, we’re not about to start humming a New Order track, Blue Monday is the name given to a day in January which is said to be the most depressing day of the year. Sadly, that day is today. Now if this dreary day has caught you by … Continued

If you follow our blogs, then you’ll know that for the whole of this month we’re encouraging everyone to keep the glow up in their homes to help combat those pesky festive blues. Remember #TheShowMustGlowOn! So what better place to start, than by keeping a warm glow in the place you start every day; your … Continued

First of all, let me thank you for getting this far. Christmas is over and done with, it’s the beginning of a new year and it’s all rather depressing, so I can imagine the last thing you want to look at online is a blog post from a company called Festive Lights, when you could … Continued

Christmas is well and truly here, so we’ve put together a list of all our favourite trends for Christmas 2017. Homemade Christmas Christmas has always been a time to get stuck in when it comes to being creative, but this year we definitely think we’ve seen a rise, not only in homemade gifts, but in homemade decorations too. … Continued

At Festive Lights, unsurprisingly, we get asked lots and lots of lighting related questions; one that gets asked a lot is, how do I install my lights on a brick wall? Well, not one to leave you in the dark (see what we did there) we thought we’d do a quick instructional video showing you … Continued

Merry Christmas everyone! Today, I’m going to show you how to add bling-bling to your Christmas dining table with the help of festive-lights.com.    As an interior stylist, I decorate Christmas several times a year for magazines and TV shows.  Over the years, I’ve picked up decorating styling tricks to spice up your Christmas table with unique … Continued

At Festive Lights, we get asked lots of questions about lighting, especially how to fix lights to different surfaces. One question that gets asked a lot is, how do I install lights on a wooden fence? If this is something you’d like to know more about, then you’re in luck! Take a couple of moments … Continued

Festive Lights are coming to town! We’re back!!! If you’ve been following our blogs for the last few years, you’ll know that one of the highlights of our year (behind Christmas jumper day) has to be making our way down to the Ideal Home Show in Manchester. This year we’ll be there from the 9th … Continued

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s nothing that gets us feeling more festive than a Christmas market. Whether it marks the start of our Christmas shopping, or just gives us an excuse to wrap up in our winter coats, we can’t think of anywhere we’d rather spend our time this winter … Continued

So I’m sure you’re all aware that bonfire night is coming up, and, as much as we love a roaring bonfire and festive fireworks, we also know that if you have young children or pets, sometimes these celebrations aren’t really realistic. There’s nothing fun about a screaming baby or a barking dog. If you’re anything … Continued

Has 2017 got the new secret to a happy home and a happy life? If you’ve spent even an hour of the last year on the internet or in a book shop then you’re probably aware of the Danish ideas of Hygge, even if you’re not quite sure how to pronounce it, well never fear, … Continued

Looking for a bit of seasonal inspiration? Open the door to our little festive world and find all the trends, products and inspiration you need to make Christmas 2017 your best Christmas yet. So grab yourself a hot chocolate and a blanket and have a flick through for some of our favourite baubles, Christmas trees, Christmas lights, … Continued

Terrariums have become increasingly popular within interior décor, since they’re a great way to add a natural touch, without taking up too much room and with minimal maintenance, making them perfect for both home and office decoration. You can use natural elements to decorate your terrarium, such as sand, soil, pebbles and succulents. Or if, … Continued

Well, autumn is here and, while your top priority might be finding a new coat, you might also be thinking about adding some autumnal additions to your home. Gone are the summer brights and thin fabrics, we need natural materials, thick blankets, warm colours and candles and we need them now. This autumn, you’re going … Continued

Transforming rundown farm buildings into one of Lancashire’s most popular wedding venues was a massive undertaking for Celia Gaze, owner of Wellbeing Farm. The converted 18th century laithe barn and outbuildings, high on the West Pennine Moors in Edgworth near Bolton, had been in the Whitehead family for 132 years, and the fourth generation of … Continued