Good Quotes: Proverbs on Light

"Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." -Chinese Proverb

As we look at image after image of beautiful outdoor sanctuaries, we've taken note of one detail that adds to any garden, patio, or yard. Light. In the evening hours, the glow of simple candlelight makes any space more romantic and welcoming.

We've gotten into the habit of switching on our porch light when we sit outside, but have decided to spring for a box of candles to replace the harsh spotlight effect and usher in the dark with the soft, flickering glow of some no-frills candles. Besides:

"Firelight will not let you read fine stories but it's warm and you won't see the dust on the floor." -Irish Proverb

How do you light your patio, porch or yard?

Image: Living Etc.

Comments (9)

Does anyone know where I can find chairs like these in the photo in LA?

posted by abdesign on June 9th 2009 at 2:04pm
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Citronella candles and moonlight.

posted by medusa12120 on June 9th 2009 at 2:05pm
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I have a couple dozen small frosted glass tealight holders (in the shape of tiny terracotta pots) that I place on the table and railing of my balcony . . . it sets a beautiful atmosphere and surprisingly gives off quite a bit of light. I'll sometimes mix them up with large 3 wick candles if more light is needed. All of these items are/were procured on the cheap from places such as Old Time Pottery and the clearance shelves at Walmart or Target.

posted by Limeliteshines on June 9th 2009 at 2:09pm
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For our wedding, we're buying highball and old fashioned glasses to use as candle holders. We're just going to wrap them in vellum and place on the tables.

posted by Grad Life 101 on June 9th 2009 at 2:51pm
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I like this outdoor space much better. The other one just made me think of sneezing and scratching.

posted by AZkathy on June 9th 2009 at 2:51pm
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Flood lights on the garage. I suppose I could get some citronella torches to keep the mosquitos away...

posted by clampers on June 9th 2009 at 3:47pm
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I second the chairs question.

posted by mechelle on June 9th 2009 at 4:00pm
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These are called ice cream chairs. You should be able to find them easily on ebay.

posted by medusa12120 on June 9th 2009 at 4:41pm
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Those are Fermob chairs

http://www.fermobusa.com/FoldingChairs.asp

posted by leadingedge on June 9th 2009 at 9:31pm
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