@MN Mom I think the net lights would be too uniform. Part of the appeal is the scattered look which looks more like stars behind the cloth.

@MN Mom I have seen where people put up a narrow shelf around the top of the room, run an extention cord (chose a route to run it down a corner and then to a plug or down to the top of a door and attach it to the facing) and string lights across the shelves. This is great in a nursery. Also keep in mind that these lights are great for lighting on a porch but do not attract bugs!

@MN Mom That is a great idea! The lights would be spaced evenly and they would be lots easier to hang too. I'm going to try your idea. Thanks!

@Suzanne Hall 90% of Stranded lights " single and garland" Are LEDs LED's are cool burned lights. So while it's light inside the outer bulb stays cool. you'll never catch anything, even TP on a strand of LEDs

You just need to make sure your lights are LED which do not get hot, or "Cool" burning which also do not get hot........ I've had my "Cool" burning button lights behind my sheer curtain scarves for at least 10yrs. & no problem ever! These days it can actually be difficult to find sting lights that aren't LED, so there is little worry over a heat factor, but it's always a good ideal to check the box to see if they are "Cool" burning just in case. =)

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@Julie Spellman Do you have a question? :)

@Amy Gallegos Vanderkooy Hi Amy not sure if this will work but instead of nails the Command Hooks have a small clear hook that may work well. I would think one of the wires would just snap behind the small hook. I use them if I want to hang something light from the ceiling or on the wall. but don't want to make holes for a hook. I love this product and I basically use the different size hooks for everything. No I am not being paid to say this :)

Command makes hooks especially for hanging lights.

@Amy Gallegos Vanderkooy You would be leaning against your pillow(s) not the wall directly and unless you sit up in your sleep and throw yourself against the wall I don't see how they would be a bother.

@Marlene Bent Haha! I laughed out loud at the image of someone sitting up in their sleep, then throwing themselves against the wall. :)

@Meredith, thank you.

If that is a concern for you, you could use a low headboard and hang the curtain behind it. When the bed is made with all the pillows in place the headboard wouldn't be seen? just a thought

LOVE THE IDEA AND THE SHELL PATTERN! HANG HIGHER THAN TOP OF HEADBOARD WOULD BE IF YOU LEAN AGAINST WALL! I WOULD USE NEW LIGHTS BOUGHT ON SALE AFTER CHRISTMAS! DIFFERENT!

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Thank you for taking the time to give me an answer. Thanks again for a great idea.

I am doing this! I am going to use a set of ice cycle lights instead. ill let you know how it works out!

Would love to see how the icicle lights worked. Please post a picture.

If you are concerned about a fire hazard, extend the curtain rod out about another inch.

I've don't this and it was like a magical fairy tale.. I've also done this around a canopy I made into a reading nook with big pillows on the floor. My granddaughter loved it.

Three letters when choosing your lighting....LED. They are cool to the touch even when lit for hours. I was able to keep my Christmas tree lit 24-7 this past season, and I LOVE them :)

Thanks!

I have been doing this for years. My youngest son started doing it with colored lights. The lights are on the wall and the curtain is a small distance from the lights. I use plastics loop pin tacks to secure the lights. It keeps them off the wall itself. I've not had any problem with a fire hazard. On a Christmas tree, the light actually TOUCH the green. This isn't any less risky, in my opinion.

My husband and I hung lights from our ceiling in fish nets back in the e 70's. My the view from the street at night come to when she would ce to visit.

If you have access to a Military Surplus store, you can buy old parachutes. Strip the cords and hang from curtain rods, or cup hooks from ceiling. Beautiful results. On the ceiling, multicolored lights are gorgeous. If you have a kid who is Star Wars crazy, this gives a "Galaxy" look for not much money. Great idea! I may put these behind my brass headboard, or rehang the old mosquito netting (the ones with the bamboo circle)!

You can also find the remotes for the lights at Big Lots. They come 2 in the package for about $12. They are by the light bulbs and extension cords.

Don’t know if I trust Big Lots! Most of their stuff comes from China, Vietnam, Mexico etc. Maybe if it is LED lights only.

I wouldn't trust Wal-Mart either, since most of their stuff comes from those countries also.

I would definitely use LED lights ONLY! I used regular Christmas lights under my white tree skirt (just for a pretty glow) that was made from a white sheet. After a few days, my husband and I thought we smelled something burning. Lo and behold, the sheet was turning black in spots where it actually touched the lights. Now, I use LED lights (still get that glow), but, because they don't get hot or even warm to the touch, there is no danger of scorching the fabric or inadvertently burning my house down.

I found a remote control receptacle at Lowe's. The one I bought had three receptacles (just plug them into an existing receptacle and plug in whatever you want to turn off remotely). It came with one remote which had 3 buttons to turn off and on the receptacle. I used all three with different Christmas trees and loved the convenience!

Walmart carries them. Also probably Amazon. Search for "Christmas light remote".

The string of lights could be plugged into a light bar with an on/off switch that is placed on the bedside table within reach of the bed. No problem with a lost remote to cause frustration when you are sleepy.

both remotes that I have came on short "bead" key rings. I put cup hooks in handy places near where I would be deciding to turn my fans or reading light on and off and they are always just where I left them. The remotes are only about two inches by 1 1/2 inches, and my smallest power bar is about 6 inches long and has a very stiff wire so it is hard to position out of the way.

I think this would also be very welcome/inviting in a young childs (especially girls) room. Much better than a plain old night light.

As soon as I saw this I thought o my 9 year old granddaughter she would love it

Hi. I have medium size room with a king sized bed that's takes up most of the wall. I've been looking for some type of idea like yours. I totally love it a want that warm glow, especially since it is the Beaudoir and is a more private and personal space. The sanctuary if you will. My problem is a have an off-set window behind my bed covered now with mini blinds and curtains over it. Any suggestions for pulling this off without any effects of the window inside or the lights outside. Thanks for this clever idea. Jeff

wall mart has them

thank you!

Bought mine at Home Depot for $9- .

Bought mine at Home Depot for $9- .

The lights come with remote, or bought separate?

I was thinking the same thing but mine are colored lights. But I have iclcie lights too

Not dangerous if they are led lights which the New ones are. I love this idea and will do this soon!

The fairy lights don't get hot, but, None of the small lights I use get hot , just check whatever small lights you're using! Better to be safe than sorry, right? This is so pretty! I love it!

I have had this set-up in my room for a couple of years. It has never been hot and never been a safety issue. I did purchase new lights and use a remote. Perfect for a bedroom !

Led lights don't get hot👍🏼

LEDs in my living room (in a fake Ficus) have been plugged in non-stop for over two years, not a single issue.

My daughter purchased Fairy Lights at either Target or Walmart. Her three year old daughter loves her “princess” bed.

I hv found a lot of different pretty lights on strings in the wedding decor area of Walmart...hv fun!

Thanks to you both.

Love these. My beds full size tho so what. Inch rods for full size and maybe 50 lights?

Hi

I bought some at Dollar Tree

Also some at Hobby Lobby

Menards also has them. Really easy to find this time of year

Check Walmart. I have several strings that are remote and the candles also.

QVC also has mini lights with a remote.

Thanks everyone.

Alot of battery operated lights have remote controls

Buy a light cord-plug-in dimmer at Home Depot. You can connect the lights to the cord, has dimmer built in. Can also be used to connect lamps, other light fixtures. ENJOY!

Pier 1 has all colors.

Amazon

I just decided to plug into a power strip because I didn't fine lights with a remote. The power strip works well. I hung it on the wall next to my bed and I just use the on and off switch that way. Just an additional suggestion!

I put mine on my headboard for that dreamy look. You can't lean against the lights so unless they have a adjustable bed this would be hard to do without a headboard

No sitting in bed! Lol

Do a screen shot of it. You can save it as a note on your phone so you don’t have to look through all your pictures to find it at the store., or you can print the screen shot 🤷🏼‍♀️