Fluff Out Your Tree Like An Expert
It's the most exciting part of decorating getting the Christmas Tree out of it's box, ready for Christmas to begin! Your WeRChristmas Tree has been compressed tightly in it's box to use less packaging for the environment and it means we can get it to you quicker for shipping purposes. To ensure your tree is as full as possible you will need to spend time and effort fluffing and manipulating the branches. Our in house photographers spend a few hours fanning and fluffing the branches, it's worth the time, care and effort to get your desired effect.
Start at the back of your branches, fan each tip and spread the branches so they cover the trunk/middle of your tree. When moving onto the next branch overlap the branches to create a fuller appearance in the middle of your tree.
Pull the side branches and tips out as you work your way to the front of the branch separating any sprigs off the main stem. Layer the tips on top of one another to create a realistic look like the foliage on a real tree.
Once you've fanned and fluffed out each individual section of your tree, ensure that the light connectors are screwed into one another if your tree is pre-lit. You can do this when slotting the sections into one another. The connectors are the same colour as your tree and are well camouflaged by your trees branches. The connectors are located in the middle of the tree and are attached to the lights,
If you have a tree 7ft+ we recommend fanning out the top before slotting it into the middle section of your tree. This is so you're not on a ladder for a prolonged period of time. Plug in your tree to ensure the lights are all working and you're happy with how the lights sit against the branches.
We collaborated with Katie from @The_ModernMum on our hugely popular Fraser Fir Tree. Click the below image to watch Katie in action fluffing out her tree, spending time and effort fluffing your tree achieves the below look. #TreeGoals
Enjoy your beautifully bushy WeRChristmas Tree!
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Many of our trees here at WeRChristmas are pre-lit to take the hassle out of decorating. However, we get many of our customers asking how many lights we would recommend for their unlit Christmas trees. We’ve created these handy guides below to give you an indication of how many lights you need to dress your tree.
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Why putting your decorations up earlier is good for your health?
"In a world full of stress and anxiety people like to associate to things that make them happy and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of the childhood."
There’s no doubt about it that Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of year.
(Except the Grinch of course)
Some people spend more than half of the year planning December festivities, it's an important time as people are crafting memories and spending time with their nearest and dearest. Christmas is known to be the best holiday throughout the year, it brings such happiness and cheer that people love to immerse themselves in. Other people wait patiently until December then they start with their Christmas prep. Obviously we can't relate to that 😉
Researchers say that you’re happier and healthier than the rest of the population if your year revolves around the festive period.
Psychoanalyst Steven McKeown, the founder of MindFixers and the owner of The McKeown says:
"In a world full of stress and anxiety people like to associate to things that make them happy and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of the childhood. "Although there could be a number of symptomatic reasons why someone would want to obsessively put up decorations early, most commonly for nostalgic reasons either to relive the magic or to compensate for past neglect. Decorations are simply an anchor or pathway to those old childhood magical emotions of excitement. So putting up those Christmas decorations early extend the excitement!"
Bestselling author Amy Morin who wrote 13 things mentally strong people don’t do added, “The holiday season stirs up a sense of nostalgia. Nostalgia helps link people to their personal past and it helps people understand their identity. For many putting up Christmas decorations early is a way for them to reconnect with their childhoods. It may be a bittersweet feeling." "Perhaps the holidays serve as a reminder of when a loved one was still alive. Or maybe looking at a Christmas tree reminds someone of what life was like when they still believed in Santa. For people who have lost a loved one, the holidays may serve as a reminder of happy times they had with that person in the past. Decorating early may help them feel more connected with that individual,"
So there is psychological reasoning to back this up, if you’re part of the population that dust of the decorations and hang them earlier than most keep that festive cheer going.
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We pride ourselves here at WeRChristmas for offering a huge range of products to suit every theme. Here you’ll find our magical range of traditional rustic décor chosen by our trusty elves here at our HQ. Wooden accessories, golds and browns are our top colour picks for a rustic theme, bringing tradition and nature into your home creates a wonderful twist this Christmas.
Our favourite tree for creating a rustic feel must be one of our range of snow flocked trees. It brings the outside in with it's pine cone decorations, the lightly snow flocked branches create a magical frosted feel.
If you have a fireplace use why not add some fairy lights, whether that be above the top of your mantlepiece or actually in the fire place if its unused, or add some of our pre lit flickering candle lanterns at either side. It creates a magical glow that illuminates your living space without having your fire on. If you don’t have a fire place then pick up some festive wooden logs and wrap some of our copper fairy lights around them, place these in the corner of a room or at the side of a tv stand.
Decorate your mantle piece with one of our beautiful snow globes or a rustic wooden wreath. Adding pine cones brings in a touch of nature.
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People are investing in better quality decorations they can use time and time again, so to make things easier we rounded up the advice from our trusty elves. First off, find a space which is big enough to keep all your decorations together in one place, this way it’s easier to get them all out again when the festive season comes back around.
Packing your tree decorations properly keeps them safe from dust and dirt and will keep them looking beautiful and new. Instead of just putting them loosely in a box where they might crack, scratch or break, take a look at our storage bags for baubles
These handy bags come in a range of sizes dependant on how many are on your tree! With a layer of protective material between storage compartments it prevents any damage to your beautiful baubles. We offer a range of other amazing storage bags to keep your tree looking tip top and your wreaths and garlands gorgeous. All the storage bags have handles to make carrying them easier, whether its up the stairs to a spare room or into your attic.
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Here at WeRChristmas we're huge lovers of the Danish lifestyle home trend Hygee! Over the last few years you my have seen the word "Hygee" popping up in blogs and lifestyle news, especially in Winter. Pronounced "hoo-ga" the Danish concept can't be translated to a single word, it encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment, enjoying the simple things in life and embracing self care and well being.
If you've ever spent a Sunday indoors watching movies or reading your favourite book, or enjoyed a hot chocolate on a snowy day then you have experienced Hygee without even knowing it.
Denmark is credited as one of the worlds happiest countries despite their harsh winter conditions, this is why the rest of the world is trying to catch on to their cosy way of life.
Opt for thick knitted or woollen throws and cushions for in your living space. These make snuggling up on the sofa that bit warmer and cosier. Dependant on your budget there’s something for everyone on the high street, shops such as B&M and Primark offer low priced home furnishings which are often a bargain for the quality! If you have a bit more cash to splash out then Next or Wayfair sell great seasonal Homeware.
It’s crazy how something as simple as smell can create a cosier and warmer feel to your home. If you’ve got a few free hours bake some delicious cakes or cookies and let the sweet aromas flow through the air. You’ll have everyone’s mouths drooling!
We love a good candle here at HQ, with Yankee Candles being one of our favourite brands. Their Christmas scents are always amazing, dashes of cinnamon, berries and frosted pine, we find they continue to smell all the way through the candle burning.
If you’ve got little ones and candles aren't for you, invest in some room sprays or air fresheners that lingers.
Our favourite must be the room sprays from Aldi, they do amazing festive smelling ones each winter, they're also a dupe of the more upmarket Jo Malone room sprays.
The days are growing darker and the best way to brighten up your home is with lights! Our favourite way is definitely using LED fairy lights. You can put them almost anywhere and they certainly wouldn’t look out of place. They illuminate the darkest of corners and fill the room with a twinkling glow.
Why not head over to our other blog and have a read of our top tips on the best ways to use fairy lights!
Whether you’ve finished your Christmas shopping or your just getting started, our favourite part has to be wrapping them, making them look beautiful and seeing the smile on the recipients face.
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We all love buying those little sentimental or jokey gifts that people love. In the famous words of Justin Timberlake, we’re bringing stockings back… Well they’re not quite the words 😉 But you get where we was going with it.
No matter your age we all love opening little gifts, so why not ditch the advent calendars and wrap 24 mini gifts and pop them inside a stocking. It’s a fun way to celebrate advent and keep the Christmas cheer alive by opening one a day. This doesn’t have to break the bank there are many cheap pound shops where you can get great multi buy offers on small affordable gifts.
You could even save it and let the family open their stockings on Christmas eve, as many families have the tradition of opening one gift on Christmas eve. Fill your stockings with tasty treats such as hot chocolate, marshmallows a festive DVD and some new fluffy Christmas socks. It’s the perfect way to inject some yuletide fun into your Christmas eve.
We have a beautiful range of festive stockings to use year after year, our range has a design, colour and theme for everyone.
Office or family secret Santa are a great way to incorporate a stocking and will give you gift a more festive feel. Pop their favourite mini bottle of wine in there with some fluffy socks or a new DVD they’ve been meaning to buy. If you don’t know your office secret Santa fill it with festive sweet treats and some twinkly fairy lights.
What are your favourite stocking fillers? Let us know in the comments below.
Take a look at our full range of stockings here...
Devon Metcalfe
Social Media Manager ¦ Christmas Queen ¦ Unicorn Fanatic
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Whether you like going all out or just adding a touch of sparkle we have an amazing range of products perfect for you. Keep reading to discover our top picks for creating a showstopping display.
Our illuminated triple star silhouette has a flashing effect and is perfect for adding into your window or hanging over your front door.
It’s sure to put a smile on your face and illuminate the front of your home.
Product Code - WRC-6104
This gorgeous Polar Bear family is illuminated by bright LED’s which create a magical sparkle in your outdoor space.
Place your Polar Bear Family by your front door to welcome your guests, or place them in your garden to create your very own winter wonderland theme.
Product Code - WRC-8648
If you plan on creating a winter wonderland display then add one of our pre lit sitting reindeer's!
An elegant rope light design which has a robust wire frame.
It illuminates any indoor or outdoor space, boasting 450 bright white LED lights. Santa will definitely have no trouble finding your home this year!
Product Code - WRC-7232
This colourful Merry Christmas Rope Light silhouette is a super cheery way to decorate the outside of your home this Christmas. The multi coloured lights twinkle and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use… Bonus!
Product Code - WRC-3246
Here’s Santa's reminder to not get stuck in the chimney!
Our rope light Santa stuck in the chimney silhouette is a fabulous addition to your outdoor display.
Inlaid with red, white and blue tinsel as well as flashing / twinkling lights it’s sure to grab everyone’s attention and spread some festive cheer.
Product Code - WRC-7002
Don’t forget to dress the trees and bushes in your front or back garden.
This twinkling set of 600 Warm White LED lights has a timer and multi-function feature so you don't have to worry about switching them off during the day!
Product Code - WRC-6173
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There’s nothing better than being cosy and warm inside when the weather turns grey and the rain is pouring outside.