As we mentioned, we've been sprucing up the garden so that we can entertain. However even with longer days, we are still left in the pitch black by 8:30. So we've been looking into outdoor lighting. We're not sure if we want to deal with plugging things in or not so we rounded up candle lights and electric lights:
• White lanterns pictured above: Round Paper Lanterns from the paper lantern store
• Red Lantern from Crate and Barrel
• Luau Portable Lamp from DWR
• Pagoda Paper Lantern from Asian Import Store
• New Ikea Lanterns via Making it Lovely
• Home String Lights from Target
• Galvanized Lanterns from Pottery Barn
• Hanging Glass Tealight Holder from A + R
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I like to leave summer-night lighting out all season long, so I just string white lights in the trees. I was excited to find that Target now has some simple white lights topped with gumball-sized clear or frosted globes, 25 lights on a string, for $9.99. Check the garden section.
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Perfect timing! I also started sprucing up my rooftop deck this past weekend. I recently strung up some white string lights, but also have battery-operated lanterns from http://asianideas.com/baopla.html. Here's how I used them last Summer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thethuyster/689421533/in/set-72157600595053442/
Don't forget Candelas. They're perfect for outdoors.
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I was at Ikea looking for those lanterns this weekend but didnt see them. I did get some cute ones from Pier 1 though.
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Wow, talk about summer!!!
I'm in Canada (Quebec city) and we're under 460 centimeters / 180 inches of snow.
Wish I could be as close to those summer days as you all are.
:(
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There are these electric cubes:
http://www.madeindesign.co.uk/prod-Light-Cube-Mood-Viteo-reflcmood.html
And these solar orbs:
http://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?itemID=759&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=759
And these giant solar orbs:
http://www.proidee.co.uk/shop/SID_LWCJcHZzsLGVcfKjgntvVigFoZVM/F=produkt_formular/P=02_GB_HPN651307/K=02_GB_120057
I've always liked the stars:
http://www.aspencountry.com/aspen/product.asp?dept_id=462&pfid=34690
Exotic Moroccan style:
http://www.thecedartree.co.uk/ornamenta/rustic_lanterns.html
Asian influence:
http://www.westportstyle.com/outdoor-candle-holders/15783.asp
Frank Lloyd Wright candle holder:
http://www.outdoorvases.com/flw_garden_gifts_ennis_candle.htm
More here:
http://www.franklloydwright.com/browse.cfm/2,244.html
I love looking at outdoor lighting.
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I agree, perfect timing - just grilled in darkness and was dreaming of setting something up.
Does anyone actually have the Luau? Reviews? I've been eyeing it but hear bad things about Vessel - problems recharging, etc. That's a lot of money to spend on a something that doesn't work when alternatives to outdoor lighting can be had for under $10... just curious.
TRUE BLUE - love those Frank Lloyd Wright things - thanks for the extra links.
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