Gorgeous Ways to Use String Lights (Not Just During the Holidays!)

Don't you love the glow of string lights? They make the longer nights instantly feel more cozy and bearable. These clever ideas for using them will have you running to your Christmas bins to pull them out early, and don't blame me if you'll want to keep them out all year long!
The glow of Christmas lights makes me happy, so I scoured the internet to find 25 ideas for using them that you will LOVE.
How about an LED headboard? (image via Shelterness)
Or photo display using fairy lights? (image via Paul et Paula)
These lights are hung so simply but make a HUGE impact on this space! (image via House and Garden)
Fairy lights on the ceiling has this little one dreaming of stars. So beautiful! (image via Offbeat Home and Life)
Fairy lights plus lanterns equals an easy and INSTANT way to make your home glow. (image via Shop Terrain)
These fairy light mason jars were a big hit last year, be sure to visit my blog for the tutorial as well as 20+ other beautiful ways to use string lights in your home during the holidays and beyond!
Carrie MakingLemonade
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  • Sue Law Sue Law on Nov 24, 2014
    love the battery operated light idea in the lantern, but where do you hide the battery pack????
  • Marie Marie on Feb 28, 2019

    Instructions for lighted headboard...please love it

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