Carrie Higgins

25 Gorgeous Ways to Use Christmas Lights


Ever since putting fairy lights in a jar last year, I’ve been obsessed with the soft glow of string lights in everything from bed canopies to art to ambient lighting on bookcases and shelves. Christmas lights add a touch of whimsy to any space and stir the heart as the days grow darker. I’ve rounded up 25 gorgeous ways to use string lights in your home, whether it’s in Christmas decor or as an everyday use that lasts the whole year long. Enjoy, and let your light shine!

My fairy light mason jars!

Stargazer Lights from Shop Terrain

Hallway Ideas to Steal via House and Garden

Kids Room Ideas from Paul et Paula

DIY Headboard With LEDs via Shelterness

Christmas Home Tour Part 2: Rustic Christmas from Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Fairy Light Crafts via Mommo Design

hello christmas lights from Mechant Studio

How to Turn Wire Baskets into a Fairy Light Globe via Curbly

DIY Lamp: Branch with Chain of Lights

Easy and Elegant Bedroom DIY – Make Your Own Glittering Lightscape from DIY and Crafts

12 constellation projects, products, and pretties that bring the night sky inside via Offbeat Home and Life

Not Just for Christmas: Fairy Lights for Every Room from Style It Like You Stole It

Wired Fairy Lights via DIY Wedding Shop

Fairy Light Tent from Lights4Fun

Lights around Chandelier via PopSugar

diy marquee letters from Two Thirty-Five Designs

18 Whimsical Ways to Decorate With String Lights via Brit Co.

Reclaimed Barnwood Arrow Sign from Natalme

DIY Dixie Cup Garland via Hey Gorgeous

DIY Flameless Fire Pit from Blog Free People

66 Inspiring ideas for Christmas lights in the bedroom via One Kind Design

Creative Ways to Decorate your Front Porch for the Holiday from The Garden Glove

Tree limb, spray painted and white lights! via Old City Hall Shoppes

Firefly Mason Jar Lights from Mad in Crafts

46 Awesome String-Light DIYs For Any Occasion via Buzzfeed

Now dish… which was your favorite? Are you going string light crazy in your home this holiday season?



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