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

A question we get asked a lot here at Festive Lights is “how do I install lights on an outdoor tree for Christmas?” In the video below we are going to show you exactly how to achieve this popular look using our versatile ConnectGo® lights. Exclusive to Festive Lights, our ConnectGo® connectable lights system has … 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

Pampas grass is becoming more popular than ever before; you’ve probably seen it making appearances in the homes of some of your favourite Instagram accounts.  The neutral colours and earthy textures blend in with almost any interior design style, and because the grass is dried, it lasts for years whilst still looking fabulous. For this … Continued

It’s Blue Monday, which is, statistically, the saddest day of the year. It’s cold, it’s dark for most of the day, and the magic of Christmas has started to fizzle. That being said, there are lots of ways to keep yourself positive and motivated throughout this time, and to beat those Blue Monday, and lockdown, … Continued

Christmas was definitely a little different for everyone this year, but one thing’s for sure, we all still enjoyed creating dazzling festive light displays! More people than ever came together (although 2m apart!) to lift each other’s festive spirits by decorating their homes and businesses with our lighting. We have compiled some of our festive … Continued

If you are either an outdoor tree lighting novice, or experienced pro who’s been doing this for years, hopefully this guide will be able to assist you and give you a fresh look on how outdoor tree lighting can be installed. So far in the office we have come up with four ways, which are … Continued

As we enter this second nationwide lockdown, we want to take a moment to reassure you that we’re still open and keeping safe, and working to government guidelines. We understand the trust you place in us to deliver your quality, decorative lighting, and we take this responsibility incredibly seriously. Given the continuing COVID-19 concern, here’s … Continued

This year has been a strange time, filled with lots of uncertainty and many cancelled plans, but one thing’s for sure; we can still look forward to celebrating Halloween and Christmas! That being said, we have noticed the increasing popularity of people decorating for the festivities earlier, and it’s more extravagant than previous years – … Continued

So, you’ve seen gorgeous festoon imagery ALL over your Instagram and social media feeds this summer, but you’re not exactly sure where to start? Well you’re in luck! We’ve put together this “How To: Styling Festoons” guide to try and cover every possible option; from indoor to outdoor and summer to Christmas, to show you … Continued

This light up flower wall is perfect for an extra touch of stylish summer home décor. Not only does it look fabulous, it also adds an ambient glow to wherever you place it. This DIY makes the perfect décor for baby showers, weddings or simply for adding extra glamour to a summer garden party! If … Continued

These times of uncertainty at the moment have highlighted the importance of recognising and acknowledging the amazing work being carried out by key workers all across the UK. It is especially important to try and bring light to these dark days, by sharing as much joy and as many stories of hope as possible, to … Continued

Many of our customers have been in touch to let us know they’re using our blue fairy lights to show their support for the NHS, and it’s made us so happy and proud! All across the UK, famous venues and landmarks, like the London Eye, the Royal Albert Hall, the Shard and Wembley Stadium in the capital, the Principality Stadium in … Continued

Looking for a super unique piece of wall art, but haven’t quite found the right thing? Look no further! The stars in the night sky are incredible and constellation patterns are so pretty to look at, so we thought why not have one hanging on your own wall?!  In this blog and DIY video, we … Continued

Festive Lights understand the trust you place in us to deliver your quality, decorative lighting, and we take this responsibility incredibly seriously. Given the evolving COVID-19 situation, we wanted to update you with everything we’re doing, as this is clearly a worrying time for many people. We wanted to reassure you that, along with customer … Continued

LED lanterns are the perfect finishing touch for those empty spots around the house, and in the garden, that need a little extra glow. In this guide, we’ve put together our top tips for lantern styling and shared with you our favourite uses for battery lanterns, including some of our own pics and Instagrammer pics … Continued