Month: July 2021

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Christmas Trees

Dos and Don’ts of Pelit Christmas Trees

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By the time the holiday seasons comes upon us, we become so impatient and overexcited that we tend to forget a lot of rules. This is especially true in the case of prelit Christmas tree decoration. While we understand and share your sentiments for the best season of the year, we also want you to exercise some skillfulness.

You see, for each one of us, the priority is to decorate our homes and our tree in an unparalleled, unbeatable way. But in this attempt, we often overdo things. We have noted this specifically in the prelit trees we have seen over the years.

The thing with prelit trees is that they’re already adorned to a certain extent and many prefer to simply plug them in and that’s it. A lot of people believe that prelit trees don’t even require any additional decorations or a décor theme because they’re enough on their own.

However, for most of us, Christmas season is not complete till we have hung up ornaments with our own hands. Isn’t that true for you too? Hence, in this article, we will outline the dos and don’ts of prelit trees to help you stay on the right track this year.

A Guide to Enrich Your Festive Decorations

  1. Prelit trees now come in a variety of colors, including all-white too. If you’ve got some eclectic or loud color themes for your interiors already, think about a different or neutral colored tree. An all-white, pink etc tree might help balance your overall décor theme. Or you could opt for colored Christmas trees or the traditional green one if you have a cramped space. A gold, multicolored, pink etc. tree might uplift your small space better than a green tree.
  2. Do not forget the personalized stocking for your tree. They’re a must-have for every prelit tree not and unique to each family member.
  3. Be practical when decorating your prelit tree. If it already has tons of bulbs on it, there is no need for you to wrap more strings of light around the tree. You want your prelit tree to glow beautifully throughout the season, not become an eyesore for everyone.
  4. Puns really add to fun of Christmas decoration and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use some comedy for your Christmas theme. You could write your own funny Christmas quotes on wooden chips and hang them as ornaments on the tree. The guests will surely enjoy the humor!
  5. Don’t heavily decorate your tree. It should look well-balanced but it wouldn’t please anybody visually if you just throw ornaments, accessories, ribbons etc. haywire. Balance the entire looking with big and small sized ornaments, different textures and color balance.
  6. Do not use perishables as ornaments for your prelit tree. Sure your DIY project researches can yield several fantastic ornament ideas with oranges. But we have to tell you that your beautiful craft will smell rotten in just a few days on that gorgeous prelit tree.
  7. Many may tell you how beautiful poinsettias look on prelit trees but stay away from that idea. Poinsettias are toxic for dogs and cats and your pets will needlessly suffer.
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Christmas Accessories

What is the “Ideal” Number of Christmas Ornaments for Your Tree?

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No matter how old we may get, there can be nothing more gleeful and enjoyable than decorating a gorgeous tree each Christmas season. It is the most fulfilling, hopeful and beautiful experience for every family, isn’t it?

But often we get so mesmerized by the process that we tend to overdo or under decorate the tree. The fact is that the right number of ornaments can make a whole lot of difference to the character, style and personality of your tree.

You will find many interior designers teaching us how they place tabletop decorations onto the branches of the trees as a fabulous technique. While it’s great to let your imagination run free, it is also best to learn correct placement and correct number of ornaments for your tree type.

The Correct Number of Ornaments

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Most of us are pros in setting up a Christmas tree, whether real or artificial. But not all of us are experts at judging how many ornaments would suffice. To judge this accurately, you must first note the size of your tree. Also remember that there isn’t really accurate figure for ornaments: you have to rely on your eyes to tell you whether a tree looks loaded, underdone or just perfect.

You also must note the size of the ornaments you have, when judging how many are enough. The fact is that the amounts of ornaments that are appropriate for a tree depend on the width and height of the tree, on the size of ornaments and on the preference and style.

Here is a simple guide that will help you judge whether or not you have put enough ornaments on your tree:

  • For a tree that is nine feet tall or even taller, we believe adding fifteen to twenty ornaments per foot are more than enough.
  • For a tree that is less than nine feet, you must not let the ornaments exceed beyond ten to fifteen. Also ensure that they are standard sized ornaments.

Another great technique for balancing the character, depth and visual appeal of your tree with ornaments is to vary their sizes. Also do not cluster all of your ornaments in select portions of the tree because that looks truly awful.

The best way of decorating with ornaments is to spread them across the entire tree area. As an estimate, let us show you the sizes of ornaments that expert decorators used for a tree that was 12’ tall.

  • They used eighteen finial of 5 to 8’ size
  • They used eighteen finial of 4 to 7’ size
  • They used thirty-six round ornaments of size 6’
  • They used forty-eight round ornaments of size 4.75’
  • They used forty-eight round ornaments of size 4’
  • They used forty-eight round ornaments of size 3’

The Best Way to Hang Your Ornaments

The right approach for hanging your ornaments have greatly impact the final effect. You should start hanging your very precious ornaments first. They’re the ones you want visitors to notice first when they look at your tree.

Then hang the larger ornaments next and ensure there is even spacing in between. Next, run a keen eye when you’re in the process of decorating. Try to note which spaces you need to fill in with medium or smaller ornaments to balance the density.

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Christmas Trees

Types of Artificial Christmas Trees

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Going Green: The Great Debate of Artificial Christmas Trees

There are two main different types of artificial Christmas trees: live trees and fake trees. Live trees are trees that have been made using real fibers, while fake trees are basically synthetic trees that have been made to look like live trees. While the look of a real Christmas tree is so wonderful and amazing to behold, its cost can be quite high. So if you’re looking for a cheap and affordable alternative, you might want to consider a fake tree instead.

The Tinsel Tree: A Sparkly and Nostalgic Alternative to Real Trees

With artificial Christmas trees, you can enjoy the beauty and elegance of a real live tree without spending hundreds of dollars every year.

Materials

One of the most common materials used in making artificial Christmas trees is plastic. These days, plastic is mostly used to make acrylic Christmas trees, and fake feather trees as well. Acrylic is a form of plastic that’s resistant to water, which makes it ideal for use in Christmas tree decorations. These artificial Christmas trees are usually green or green in color, but depending on the manufacturer’s design requirements, they may also come in other colors such as white, green, blue or even black.

PVC trees are a relatively new generation of artificial Christmas trees, and they are constructed using a plastic mold. This mold is then filled with liquid polyurethane, and the branches are sprayed with fiberglass.

While PVC artificial Christmas trees are a great alternative to living trees, some people would rather have something more organic. Because of this, many artificial Christmas tree manufacturers now offer artificial birch, oak, maple and spruce. These artificial trees are available in a wide variety of colors and can look just like real living trees. With so many styles to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect artificial tree for your needs.

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Christmas Trees

Hidden facts about Prelit Christmas trees

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The holiday bell would jingle in a few months. Sure you want to enjoy your Christmas with all the sparkle and glow. You should check out some artificial prelit trees! Sure, you’ve heard of prelit trees! You haven’t? Well, you’re in luck because we are just about to divulge some of the most important facts about prelit trees.

Here all you need to know about the prelit Christmas trees:

– Clear and Multi-colored bulbs

Knowing of how much you would love the mix of colors on your Christmas tree, Prelit Christmas trees come with multiple lightning options. Your Christmas just got better with the best of color blends of bulbs pre-installed in the tree. They come in multi-colored bulbs and clear bulbs. Some trees also come with a blend of both lights.

– Strong and Sturdy:

These prelit Christmas trees were made for you. Hence, the perfect quality you deserve when it comes the strength, sturdiness and durability. Many features were put in the production of these trees. Prelit Christmas trees have rigidity and strength that could make them withstand a relatively heavyweight such as garlands and wreaths around its neck

– Expandable branches

Prelit Christmas trees are flexible and expandable. They are made with quality materials that allow you to enjoy the flexibility of its branches. This would come in handy for adjustments or other resizing.

Prelit trees are highly durable and can last as long as 5 to 10 years. This means that you can use and reuse trees without having to worry about getting a new one. How cool is that?

– Various Sizes

You have a wide range of sizes to pick from in your preference of heights for your prelit Christmas trees. No need to check around, prelit trees are available in all sizes, depending on the feet you would prefer. Before settling for a tree, it is important to measure your available space.