Bright Idea: 7 Pretty Ways to Decorate with Christmas Lights All Year

Are you one of those people who can't bear to take down her Christmas lights at the end of the holiday season? No shame. I am, too. The house always feels so cozy and festive through the holiday season that living spaces, well, seem rather cold and boring once all the decorations are packed away for the following year. So this year, I vote we all keep that festive spirit alive by giving classic Christmas twinkle lights new life! From adding ambiance to your bedroom to bringing a big dose of glamour to parties, there are tons of ways to keep the holiday spirit alive every month of the year. Click through for 7 pretty ways to decorate with Christmas lights all year! - By Cyd Converse

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