It's the dreariest day here in New York—windy rain mixed with gray skies—so I thought I'd leave you with some light. These are a few of my favorite picks for outdoor lights for the season.
The Candela Luau light is a design by Vessel that i adore: It's a portable, dimmable LED lantern that stays illuminated for 10 hours, so it's perfect for outdoor parties (or during a blackout!). I especially love that the price has gone down by about $50 now that OXO is carrying this modern lantern.
Oxo
Smith & Hawken is always a reliable source for outdoor string lights. Their globe-shaped cafe lights are a classic. If I had an overhang above a deck or patio, I'd create a canopy of light by stringing up rows and rows of these cafe lights (which also come in blue).
Smith & Hawken
For a traditional candle lantern that has some heft, I love these gray iron lanterns, also by Smith & Hawken. They remind me of a vintage garden find you'd score at some New England flea market. I like the idea of putting the large one on your patio table as a rustic centerpiece light (rather than the expected spot on your garden path.) It sounds like the weather will clear up over the weekend. Hope you have a great one!
Smith & Hawken
Posted by Jen
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