Well two major tasks have been completed today.
Laurie finished painting the living room while I hung the Christmas lights outside.
The dining room looks great. Laurie really did a great job.
Putting the lights up was a little bit of a different experience. I always remember rushing to want to put them up every year. I had fun climbing the tree in the front yard to wrap them in the best way possible. As I look back I think it looked pretty random and trashy but either no one noticed or didn’t care to tell me. 
So far we’re not doing much with outdoor lights this year. Just some basic white C7 lights around the eves.
But I’ve run into a problem with our “bell tower.” I’m hoping maybe you can help.
As you can see in the picture above, as well as below, there’s a somewhat random string of lights that hang down on the sides of the “bell tower” above the front porch.
I think it looks a little tacky but I can’t figure out what to do with them.
Should I hook them to the brick along side the tower somehow? Should I tape them down? Should I just unscrew the bulbs so it doesn’t look as bad at night?
Any and all suggestions will be taken. Just let me know. I think it looks tacky and would love some suggestions and/or help.
Thanks in advance.
Now its time to find some dinner and come back to set up the tree and interior decorations.
Sadly, Orange Friday will be coming to a close before too long. 
Christmas lights and more
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