The one surprising side-effect that the past years of Covidenforced outdoor gathering has had is that we’ve all taken to decorating our gardens, porches and outdoor trees so much more.
‘Getting creative with Christmas lights has become a big thing,’ says Jason Billings-Gray, Christmas buyer at John Lewis & Partners. ‘Often months in the planning, the best of these light-fests become destinations in their own right – somewhere to visit when Santa’s Grotto’s been ticked off the list!
‘Most modern outdoor lighting uses LED bulbs, which are super-efficient and long-lasting,’ continues Jason. ‘Strings and ropes of outdoor lights come supplied with a transformer that plugs into an indoor or outdoor socket so you can safely use them in the house or in the garden. Smaller decorations, such as wreaths and mini trees, are battery-powered, making them suitable
