Holiday Tab 2015:Holiday 11/25/15 10:29 AM Page 23 HOLIDAY DECORATING | TECHNOLOGY TECH THE HALLS The best Christmas decorations work together to form a spectacular theme that builds excitement and anticipation for the special holiday. T his year by doing something different. You are sure to create special moments and lasting mem- ories along the way. LED Lights We have come a long way from the oversized col- ored bulbs that used to line our Christmas trees and roofs. Many LED light strips are now on the market, offering a more efficient, customizable lighting experience. Most LED options are dimmable and wirelessly controlled. And you aren’t constrained to only using this advanced lighting inside. Waterproof strips also are available. You also can find add-ons and smartphone apps to control your LED lights according to music. These sound-reactive lighting se- tups make the lights flash and change color. Smart Decorations Do you struggle to remember to turn off your holiday lights or decorations? No more. Many Internet router makers also sell app-enabled switches that let you control when your lighted pieces turn on and off. You can make arrangements for your Christmas tree to light up each day at sundown, or to turn off the lights every night at midnight. Decoration customization is here and it makes your life easier. 3-D Printed Ornaments Ornaments have a special place in our lives because of the memories they provide. And now they can be more high-tech and custom-made than ever before. Online 3-D printing companies will take your uploaded design and turn it into a tangible ornament. G IFT C AR D S M AKE H AP P Y H OLID AYS D on ’t m iss ou r H olid ay G ift C ard P rom otion Sta rting N ovem ber 27th ! Bu y $20 in G ift C ard s, receive a FRE E 20 O z d rin k ! 300 Broadway, Suite 10, Seaside, OR • 503-717-1503 In the Carousel Mall Shop for her Shop for him G ift C a rd s a re a g rea t g ift for a ll occa tion s! 15 45 S R o o s e ve lt D r. • 5 03.7 38.5 405 15 26 S E D is co ve ry Ln . • 5 03.861.8621 Home for the Holidays 2015 • www.dailyastorian.com • 23