Holiday Lights as Wreath

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Colored light wreath mantelpieceFrancesco Lagnese

Ring in the season with a brilliant mantelpiece. Start with a wire wreath frame (this one is 18 inches in diameter, but you can use any size). Then wrap a string of lights around the frame, making sure to leave enough slack to reach the plug; otherwise use an extension cord.

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