Q-and-A: Candle Bright
Lighting is magical. The simplest setting is transformed with a flickering flame or soft shimmer of lights. Because we all love the look, there are many ways to create the glow. Lanterns are your best bet for outdoor decor as the glass protects the flame. The timeless lantern design is always popular, and can be lit by candle power, as well as the new LED battery operated candles. Pottery Barn’s Malta Lanterns demonstrate how you can pump up your indoor or outdoor decorating theme by inserting ornamental and natural materials around the candle base inside the glass. Twine wrapped and finished with a nautical knot, sea shells, or pretty pebbles create a sea or lakeside mood. Small sticks, bark, flower petals and leaves echo nature’s surroundings. Or for a fun, sassy theme try coloured glass balls, marbles, and any non-flammable trinkets. The Malta lantern comes in four sizes from small to extra-large. Pick sizes that will enhance your table setting or mantel. Line them up on the deck or front steps.
Cafe lights have appeared in style this year. String them from tree branches, around the deck, or swag them along the porch. The appeal of naked light bulbs is a natural accent for the industrial chic trend. But also swag lighting is festive, gives the feeling of being strung up to celebrate outdoor parties. You’ll discover more outdoor lighting options on line at www.potterybarn.com,
Their cafe lights are fashioned with galvanized metal, and come in 7 and 21 ft. strings. Their Hyannis Lattern is reminiscent of large canning jars and have a rope handle. Lit Colorful Orbs with a 6 ft. or 12 ft. diameter in pastel blue or green glow with string lights inside the globe. All illuminating ideas for your outdoor living.