Christmas Lights Shop Sale

Christmas Lights Shop is having a 13% off sale until Dec. 1st, 2013!  Use coupon code Save13 during checkout for any order of $40 or more (price before shipping)! Buy all your Mini lights, LED Christmas lights, Icicle lights, Craft lights and more.

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Zach
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LED Battery Powered Lights

Christmas Lights Shop is now proud to offer a selection of LED battery powered light strings

. These are great strings for small craft projects or special occasions. They can be used almost anywhere and there is no need for a power source. All you need to light up your project is 3 "AA" batteries.

These light strings feature 20 5MM LED lights per string. They come in several colors on green wire and white wire. There is a 6" bulb spacing with a 12" lead from battery pack to first bulb. With fresh batteries these bright LED lights will burn for 25+ hours.

Some of our favorite uses for battery lights is in centerpieces, wreaths garland and many more. Try them out and let us know what you think.

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Hannah
Christmas Lights Shop

Decorating for Fall

Fall has arrived and it is time to break out those gorgeous autumn decorations. One thing that most people might not think a lot about is lighting your fall themed centerpieces and decorations. We have just the supplies for such an occasion.

I know that some people have thought about using candles in their decorations and then thought about the hazard that could come with a real flame. We offer a light that looks just like a real flickering flame but without any of the concern from real fire. Flicker flame bulbs come with a standard C7 base that will fit in most strings that you already have for other decorations. These are great for putting in garland. They give off just enough ambient light, just like a real candle. 

Brown wire mini lights are perfect for all decor because they are so easily hidden in the the darker colors. You can wrap a strand or two into your centerpieces or in a fall style garland. They will blend with the leaves and give off a gorgeous glow without being to over powering. These mini lights come in a few spacing and bulb counts. There are plenty of options to fit any need you may have. 

Get creative this year with your fall decorations. It will be festive and so much fun to custom design things just for you. 

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

Lighting Your Christmas Tree

With the holidays right around the corner it is time to start deciding on to decorate your trees. Why not try a few new tricks for lighting your Christmas tree. We all love the finished project, but getting there is not always a lot of fun. With these tips, we hope to make that project a little easier.

A lot of people these days like to do a "theme" Christmas tree. This is very festive and can be a lot of fun. If you are one of the people that like this type of decorating, try picking lights that have key colors from your ornaments and using a similar light color. Let's say you choose to do your tree with green and red ornaments, you could use red lights. This will compliment your other decorations and enhance your tree's appearance.

Untangling your Christmas lights, an every year obstacle. There is a simple solution, start untangling and warp the lights around your arm. Be careful not to tug on any bulbs as you go. While you are at it, try testing all your sting to check for burnt out bulbs. You don't want to get the lights on your tree and then realize there are bulbs that need replacing.

For those of you that like to buy a fresh tree every year, try using three 100 count mini light strings per one foot section of tree. The rest of us that use an artificial tree, use three 50 count light stings per one foot section of tree. These shorter strings will be easier to use and will make packing your tree up with the lights still attached a much easier task.

Lighting u your tree has such a huge impact on your holiday decor. All you will have to do to get the best look is, start from the base of your tree trunk with your Christmas mini lights. Wrap your up the trunk and around each branch all the way out. It will from the inside out.

Have fun with your Christmas tree this year and maybe try something a little more outside of the box.

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Hannah
Christmas Lights Shop

Decorating with Lights for Halloween

This year has gone by so quickly and before we all know it, it will be time for Halloween. It is time to start thinking about how you might decorate for one of the most fun holidays all year. We are proud to offer a selection of different lighting products to fit the needs for Halloween decorating. 

Traditional Mini Lights - These are the most commonly used lights for all occasions. But for Halloween you could get amber and purple to add a little pop of light and color to your decor. You can use them inside or outside. Light up your windows and add black silhouettes of cats and ghosts for a spooky effect. 

LED Lights - LED lights are growing in popularity. These lights would be perfect to use year after year for your Halloween season. These lights come in so many styles and colors. Something for every budget and taste. You could use the LED craft lights in orange or white to light your pumpkins this year. 

Traditional C7 and C9 Lights - These are great for Halloween if you already have stringers for your Christmas lights. All you have to do is trade out the festive Christmas colors for opaque orange and purple. You can really use any combination of colors  to fit your design. These are great for lining your house to show the spooks and ghouls to the door. 

Have fun decorating for Halloween with any of these lighting options. Any of them would be perfect to fit to your spooky holiday decorations.

Decorating with Curtain Lights

I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that get on Pinterest and other websites looking for inspiration on how to decorate their wedding. Well, we are here to offer a fantastic suggestion, curtain lights. They are so pretty and simple to hang at almost any venue.

Curtain lights are basically built like a standard mini light string, just in a curtain type design. They come on both green and white wire with 150 clear lights. Each drop is about 6" apart and the bulbs have a spacing of about 6" also. Overall the entire set is about 6' wide and 5' long. You can also plug two sets end-to-end, this way you can make a lighted background a little wider.Curtain lights are also lightweight and so simple to hang. You can use 3M adhesive hangers, heavy duty tape, making a frame or even hanging them from a drop ceiling.

Some of the most common ways that people use these are for weddings and special occasions, as backgrounds. Hanging them behind the head table at a wedding reception, at the ceremony behind the happy couple for stunning photos or even for the background of a beautiful photo booth. If you want to soften the glow of the lights, you can cover them with some sheer or color fabric that matches you decor. The possibilities are endless for using curtain lights.

Made in USA Christmas Light Clips

Universal Clips

We are excited to announce that we now offer a full line of Made in USA Christmas light clips. This is something that we are proud to offer. These are molded out of high quality plastic which make them some of the best clips on the market. you can use them season after season with a bit of worry. 

• Lawn Speed Stakes - Great for lining walkways and driveways. Holds any C7, C9 or LED screw in bulbs. Available in 5" and 10".
• All Application Clips - These can be used on most roof types to hold C7 and C9 light sockets. These are stronger than traditional All in One Clips.
• Multi Application Clips - These will hold icicle, LED, mini lights and more on almost any roof type. These are one of the most versatile Christmas light clips. 
• Bi-Directional Flip Clips - Will hold all light styles and can be used along roof lines or on gutters. These will flip the orient LED lights outward.
• Flat Roof Adapter - These are built to help hold a Shingle Speed Tab securely to a surface. you can attach these with adhesive or screws. 
• Gutter  Hooks - These will hold wire along a gutter line. Perfect for icicle lights, mini lights and more. 
• Leaf Screen Gutter Clip - You can hang these on a gutter with or with out a leaf guard. Works with all types of Christmas lights. 
• Mini Light Adhesive Clip - Great for lining windows and doors. Holds mini and LED light strings. 
• Rope Light Clips - These will hold most rope light.Clips will link together to form 45 and 90 degree angles. 
• Speed Shingle Tabs - Perfect for sliding under a shingle roof to hold Christmas lights. Will hold C7, C9 and LED screw in bulbs. 
• Tie Down Stakes - Great for replacing broken or missing tie down stakes that have come with inflatables, displays or other holiday decorations. These are 7" tall for secure anchorage. 
• L Clips - These clips will hold a C7 or C9 based socket. Easily mounted with adhesive or screws. Better made than traditional C Clips. 

Christmas Lights Shop is proud to offer all of these Christmas light clips and more for all your lighting needs. 

DIY Party Lights

Lighting is the best way to set the mood for any special occasion. But you might not always be able to find the exact colors or theme to match in pre-made light strings. Well, now you don't have to. You can just make your own fun string lights to match perfectly with your party. We wanted to give you a little inspiration with a few fun and simple ideas to light up your upcoming parties.

Dixie Cup Light Garland
This is such a cute idea for a baby shower or bridal tea. All you really have to have for this project is cups, LED string lights on white wire and scrapbook paper to match your color scheme or theme. They are absolutely adorable. The guest of honor and all the other attendees will just love them. Check out the full tutorial at Hey Gorgeous Events.

Sparkle Light Canvas
Light canvases are so great for so many occasions. You can make any pattern you would like. You could even do names and dates for weddings. All you have to have is paint, a canvas and some LED lights. Inexpensive and it will look stunning. Check out the full DIY at Apartment Therapy.

Cupcake Liner Lights
We have all seen those adorable cupcake liners and think, those are just to cute to bake with and throw away. Well, with this super simple project you won't have to. You can buy those great cupcake liners and some globe lights to make a great light string for an outdoor garden party. What can be better than dressing up those plain patio lights? Not much, if you ask me. Checkout the complete how-to over at IKEA Hackers.

Any of these projects will fit perfectly into any party or special occasion. Try them out and be creative! 

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

DIY Tulle and Light Wreath

Photo: WagDoll

So many people out there these days want to decorate for holidays and weddings with DIY projects instead of spending huge amounts of money on decorations. There are so many tutorials out there now that will help you decorate for almost any occasion. We thought we might share one of our favorites with you, a light and tulle wreath. It is so simple and fun to make. Plus, anyone that has ever done a craft probably has most of the supplies just laying around the house.

Materials:

1 X 12" Foam Wreath

Tulle (color of your choice)

Matching Ribbon

Battery Operated LED Lights

Start out with wrapping the entire wreath with ribbon. Be sure to secure both ends with ever a straight pin or glue. The ribbon should match your tulle. But if you wanted to do a Christmas one, red and green ribbon would work great. The same goes for any holiday color scheme or wedding decor. Just keep it fun and festive, for whatever the occasion. 

Next, wrap your fairy lights around the wreath. Try to be sure that your LED bulbs are evenly spaced, you don't want to have them all bunched in one place or another. Also be sure to keep the battery pack in the back of the wreath. That way when you display it, it won't be seen. 

Now it is time to get out your tulle. You will want it in strips about 18" X 4". After you have cut plenty of strips that you believe will cover the whole wreath, you can start tying it on. All you have to do is tie it on making a double knot in the front. Remember the more strips you use, the fluffier your wreath is going to be. While tying on the strips of tulle, cut a couple of strips that are a bit longer so that you can tie them around the battery pack on the back of the wreath to secure it. 

It's time to display your creation. Cut a piece of coordinating ribbon (long enough to hang the wreath) and tie it around your wreath, making a bow so that you can hang it. Then all that is left is to turn on the battery pack. Sit back back and admire your project.

There you have it, a fun, festive and inexpensive DIY project that will work for all occasions. Get out your crafting supplies and try it out! Have fun and enjoy!

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

Using Christmas Lights All Year

So many people believe that "Christmas" lights are still only for use around the holidays. But we are here to tell you, that's no longer the truth. We live in the digital age with resources such as Pinterest and blogs to share craft/DIY ideas. We wanted to share some of our favorites year round uses for Christmas lights that are classy and fun. So get out all those left over light strings and let's get going.


In The Home 

• Curtain lights are great for use in a bedroom. Try hanging a strand of white curtain lights behind the head of the bed with a piece of sheer fabric over it. This will give your bedroom a romantic glow and it is safer than candles. 
• Take a string of warm white LED lights, a few small picture hanging hooks and clothespins and make a fun display for some your favorite snapshots. Hang the light string on the hooks and let them drape just a bit, plug the lights in and add a few photos. Perfect for a teens room or even a dorm room. 
• Make a light canvas. It's so easy and fun. You just need a canvas, LED lights and an imagination. Make a pattern on the back of the canvas and push your lights through, plug it in and enjoy. These are great as night lights for a younger child's room. 

Outdoors 

• Are looking for something to add a little ambiance to your back patio? Try hanging globe lights or icicle lights around the inside of your patio roof. It will give you just enough light so that you can relax in your favorite outdoor space on warm summer evenings. 
• Try wrapping a few of your trees with mini light strings. This is great if you entertain a lit on our back yard during the summer months. It will be the only extra lighting you need and your guests will love it.

Give some these ideas a try and see what you think. Christmas lights can be used in so many ways now, they aren't just for the holidays. Have fun and get creative. 

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

Wine Bottle Lights at ChristmasLightsShop.com

Wine Bottle Lights

ChristmasLightsShop.com proudly carries a variety of Wine Bottle Lights. Our Craft lights are perfect for any size bottle! These are by far our best selling products and we have one of the largest selection online. We recommend 20 count or 35 count Craft light strings for Wine Bottles. These sets have enough lights to really make your bottle pop.

If you're worried about heat or the longevity of the bulbs we suggest trying our LED Craft lights, even though they have a higher upfront cost these lights will out last traditional incandescent bulbs more than 10 times! LED bulbs generate no heat and give you rich vibrant colors!

Here's some suggestions for using our Wine Bottle lights and decorating wine bottles:

• ALWAYS, Test your lights before putting them in any project. It's best to keep them lit while installing incase a bulb comes loose you can fix it.
• Use clear bottles with colored bulbs, We offer most colors of Craft lights on green and white wire.
• If you put lights near the base by drilling a hole buy a high quality glass drill bit. Using a proper bit will help you make sure you aren't running the risk of breaking a bottle. 
• Ask your friends, family, or even local restaurants for old bottles. You can clean them and you'll save money (and your kidneys if you're trying to empty bottles yourself)
• Leave the labels on, many wine labels are neat and add a cool effect to the lights!
• Decorate the top of the bottle, especially if you're using the mouth of the bottle to put lights in through the top. Fake grapes, ribbon, etc add a cool accent to the top of the bottle.
• Paint! If you're handy with a brush paint a design on the bottle.

Hope these tips help with any projects you may have and remember ChristmasLightsShop.com carries a wide selection of craft lights for any project at the best prices!

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Zach

White Wire Curtain Lights for Weddings Back in Stock!

Christmas Lights Shop.com has White Wire Curtain Lights back in stock! These curtain lights are popular for weddings and have been sold out most everywhere until recently. Our sets feature 150 bulbs and are approximately 6 feet across and 5 feet tall.

Curtain lights are a simple and painless way to create a beautiful backdrop. Just hang the light curtain and layer some sheer fabric overtop for a subtle and elegant effect that looks great during a wedding ceremony or as accent lighting during a reception. We sell many sets of curtain lights and 95% of the time it's for this application and all of customers fall in love with the effect!

Curtain Lights behind Sheer Fabric

Check our Curtain lights on ChristmasLightsShop.com
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Zach

Patio lights at ChristmasLightsShop.com

Patio Lights

These round bulbs are the perfect type of light for decks, restaurants, or patios. Often called Bistro lights, these bulbs come in 3 main sizes that will give you the desired look. The smallest Patio light is a G30, this bulb is around 1 1/8" across, it's only available on the C7 or E12 base though. The two most common sizes of patio bulbs are G40 and G50. G40's are 1 1/2 inches across and G50 bulbs are 2" across.

Patio lights look great any time of year and have been very popular at weddings and parties lately. We plan to expand our selection LED Patio lights and begin carrying molded wire for them. We do offer normal christmas style lightline that works perfectly for these round bulbs. This wire comes in White or Green. The biggest advantage of using this wire for your application is it's easier to customize and is less expensive with the same basic functionality. Premade light strings let you use 100 bulbs continuously and are really easy to install.

ChristmasLightsShop.com is proud to offer many Patio light bulbs and the wire to hang it. Visit today to see all the colors and styles we offer!

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Zach

Different White LED Lights

Choosing to switch to LED Christmas lights is the first big step. Now, how to choose the right shade of white for your project. With all different shades of white in the LED market it can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. There are two main shades of white LED lights.

How To Choose Mini Lights

The next time you decide to buy mini Christmas lights, be sure that you have explored all of the options. If you go into any "big box" store around the holidays, you might see two or three options for mini lights. You'll see: bulb color, bulb spacing and, maybe, wire color. Really, these are the only things most consumers consider. We want you to be an informed consumer, we want you to crave selection. That is why we are proud to offer so many different options for mini Christmas lights. Although, with a large selection, there will be confusion. We are here to help you decide what is perfect for your particular lighting project.

Wedding Lights at ChristmasLightsShop.com

Globe Lights for Wedding, Photo by Ben Blood

Wedding Lights

Fairly Recently we decided to create a Wedding lights section on our site, while many of the products listed on the site are perfect for weddings we are trying to give our customers an easier shopping experience.

Apart from the normal christmas lights strings we carry we have added a selection of other really cool products that would spruce up any even but we hand picked these products with brides in mind.

• Candles -  We offer quality Luminara candles and Flicker Flame bulbs. These products give you the look of flames without any risk of fire. They are great for windows, tables, etc.
• Curtain & Net Lights - Curtain and Net lights offer a quick way to cover and area without having to mess with multiple light strings. Great for making backdrops or using as cover on greenery. Please note, when you're hanging curtains they need time to relax to straighten up completely.
• Floralytes - These small battery lights are great for centerpieces, tables, vases, even bouquets! We carry Floralyte II (these feature and on/off switch) and Submersible Floralytes for going in vases, fountains, pools, bowls, etc. Please note, don't use the submersible lights in anything that will hold liquid for consumption.
• Globe Lights - G30, G40, & G50 bulbs and light strings. Great for hanging in tents, above tables, or stringing around the ceremony. Globe lights are super popular for weddings and look great regardless of the theme.
• White Wire Mini Lights - We carry a lot of mini lights, and we put our white wire mini lights  with clear bulbs into this category so it's easier to navigate. Now we still carry all the colored mini lights on white wire you just have to get to them via the Mini Lights page. 

While this website is still in it's infancy we have all the knowledge to help light up your wedding. Feel free to contact us and we'll help find just the right lights for your application and get the best price possible! Thanks for checking out the blog.

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Zach

5 Unique Uses for Globe Lights

So many people think that mini Christmas lights are the go-to for decorating or icicle lights get all the glory when decorating for holidays and special occasions, but globe lights deserve their recognition. Patio lights are  very versatile and can be easily used for many decorating needs, such as in weddings, backyard parties, proms and many more.  In fact,  I will give you five unconventional ideas for using globe lights for all year decorating. Let your creativity run wild with these patio light ideas.

Decorating with Lights for Easter

Decorating for Easter is fun, but why not take it up one more notch and add some lights into your decor. There are several options, as far as matching the Easter holiday theme. No matter if you like to go more trendy with bright colors or stay traditional with pastels. There is something for every taste.

Opaque C7 and C9 lights are one option. These are similar to traditional Christmas lights but are painted, so when they are lit they have a look of pastel colors and a soft glow. You could try colors like, yellow, pink, purple, orange, and white. Perfect to put outside, lining the yard to look like hidden Easter eggs or in the bushes. You could also use them in your centerpieces on your tables. These are going to be better with a more traditional Easter color scheme. 

Mini lights on white wire are another great choice. These are great for small trees, flower arrangements and centerpieces. You could get them in colors such as pink, yellow, teal and purple on white wire. They will be perfect for your festive Easter decor.Since these lights are little brighter colors they might look better with a more trendy Easter theme. 

Either way you go, both options with look great! Check out our selection of mini lights and opaque bulbs.

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Hannah

Flicker Flame Lights

Sometimes you want to have the appearance of a gentle flickering flame but you really don't want to run the risk of catching something on fire. Your solution could be flicker flame bulbs. The unique flame-like bulbs are perfect for giving the illusion without any risk.

Flicker flame lights are screw in bulbs with a C7 (candelabra) base. They have 2 metal filaments that light up yellow and red, which looks like a real flickering flame from a candle. These are most commonly seen on faux wax candle sticks, but that is not the only option. We offer them in packs of 3 flicker flame bulbs and light strings of 7 bulbs with about 24" bulbs spacing.

Luminara Flameless Candles

Luminara are candles for any and every where.  These amazing flameless candles can add a touch of real candle elegance without any worry of fires or dripping wax getting on carpet or furniture. Unlike other flameless alternatives these candles really mimic the look of a flickering flame just like on a real burning candle. Luminara candles are kid safe and pet friendly. No worries of anyone getting burned because they get to close. These flameless candles can be used just about everywhere, boats, patios, photo shoots, offices, churches, kid’s rooms, classrooms, storefronts, restaurants and that is just to mention a few. You get the all the benefits of a real candle with none of the worries.

Luminara candles are made with real wax and have a melted top front for a realistic feel. All you need is 2 “D” batteries and you should get approximately 240 hours. They have an on/off/24 hour timer switch. The timer on these flameless candles will stay lit 5 hours and go off for 19 hours. Using these types of alternatives to real candles gives you a much longer lifespan and they are so much more practical.

Check out the Luminara Candles at Christmas Lights Shop.

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Hannah

Decorating With Floralytes

Floralytes are great for so many purposes, all you have to do is use a little imagination and let your creativity run free. With so many styles and colors, there will be no problem finding exactly what you would need for any project. We have started carrying the two following styles.

New LED Craft Lights

Christmas lights shop is proud to carry the newest (and more affordable) LED Craft lights! These new small craft light strings have 20 lights per string with an approximate 3 in bulb spacing, they use 5mm Wide Angle LED bulbs for maximum visibility and come on White or Green Wire.

Making the switch to LED Craft lights will help your Glass Block or Wine Bottle craft projects really pop with color and the bulbs have a bulb life of up to 50,000 hours! LED lights don't get hot and the bulbs are molded in so they some get twisted or come loose during installation.

Our LED Craft sets range in price from $5.49 to $6.99 so you can keep your costs low while offering a more Green product! Visit our LED Craft Lights page today and browse our selection of new sets we offer.

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Zach
ChristmasLightsShop.com

Uses for Craft Lights

Just because we call most light strings Christmas lights does not mean that is their only use. Craft lights are becoming a very big seller. These smaller light strings can be used for so many neat crafts because they are easier to handle and are much more practical. Here are will give you an idea of some uses for these no-end-connector light strings.

Lighting Your Wedding : Decorating Plan

Preparing to decorate for your wedding can be one of the most tedious and daunting tasks for a bride or wedding planner. Most people do not have an idea of how to execute the project before they decide to order their supplies. Laying out a plan, deciding on how to hang them, how to get power, how to hide wires,   these are the most important part of lighting your wedding and should never be an afterthought. Doing this upfront will help to determine the type and amount of lights you will need.

LED Lights vs. Incandescent Mini Lights

This is time to start think about how to prepare for the next holiday season. How will switching to LED Christmas lights benefit me? I am afraid of the up front  costs. I am afraid I wont like the colors. Are there as many options as there is with traditional mini lights? Are LED lights safe? These are all questions that we are here to help answer. It is so easy to get overwhelmed with the different choices in Christmas lights nowadays, we understand.

Globe Lights

Globe lights set a mood with a classic style. These bulbs offer a little extra elegance then your typical mini lights and can be used for any occasion from weddings to your most casual outdoor cookout. With the huge selection that is on the market for globe bulbs there is something for every decor or theme.

Sometimes all the options for lights can be a bit overwhelming  Globe lights are not  an exception to the rule. Globe bulbs usually come in 4 sizes, G8 - 1", G30 - 1 1/8", G40 - 1 1/2" and G50 - 2" in diameter. The size you will need for each project can vary on the venue, amount of space you have and personal preference. These festive lights also come in 2 different base sizes, candelabra base (C7/E-12) and intermediate base (C9/E17). These are the standard bases for most screw-in type Christmas lights.

Lighting Your Wedding with Christmas Lights

With wedding season quickly approaching, we thought it was the perfect time to start thinking about lighting for the big day. Nowadays it can seem a bit overwhelming with all the options. We would like to help narrow down what you are looking for and give you some tips on how to use them in the right way, to make the lighting at your wedding spectacular.