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Posted: 11 Dec 2011 04:11 AM PST
Entry #829, December 11, 2011
One of my favorite holiday past times during the holiday season is driving through the neighborhoods with beautiful Christmas lights. From the overly imaginative to the tastefully done, the holiday season is a great time to light up your outdoor home.
I was admiring these creative ideas on Southern Living for festive outdoor lighting ideas
that aren’t your ordinary 1970′s giant color bulb lighting! While those
were festive 40 years ago, see the trend for more subdued lighting that
still has a winter wonderland affect!
Starry Nights Basket
Make hanging baskets sparkle all winter long
by lighting them from within. Use coiled vine baskets without liners,
and push a 100-bulb string of small pearl lights from inside to out
around each basket. Place clear plastic ornaments in the basket as
filler. On top, pile a 50-bulb string of small white lights and a string
of prelit metal stars to shine above.
Give your hanging baskets new life at night!Luminous Lanterns
Old-fashioned lantern posts are classic, but this holiday season wrap them in lush garland and glowing globes for an ethereal holiday look.
Garland wrapped around your lanterns with lighting accentsDreamy Door
Dress up a boring doorway with a red and green color scheme. A door outlined with garland, glowing lights, and red bows complements the hanging wreath. A grouping of poinsettia plants adds the perfect punch of holiday cheer.
Poinsettias and gorgeous garland and lightsWhite Magic
Give new dimension and beauty to an exterior
building, such as a garden shed or detached garage, by illuminating it
with winter white lights. Line the walkway with votives, too, such as
these large metal votives specifically designed for outdoor use.
White lights make an outdoor shed glimmer!Swags of Light
When creating an outdoor light display, work with the layout of your home, fence, or gate. Light swags work perfectly on the fence shown here, accented by a slender twig tree that sits in front of the tall brick pillar.
Dress up your gate, wall or entrance with swag lightingFor more holiday ideas on Stagetecture, click here.
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