collections / twinkle lights:

April 12, 2011

There's something magical about twinkle lights. I love the element they bring to decor, and they photograph beautifully. Here is a collection of photos I collected to share with you! Hope you're inspired today, sweet friends!


via my shabby streamside studio


via gary pepper vintage


via once wed


via corneroftheworld


via Gaby J Photography


via the coterie blog


via apartment therapy


via sfgirlbybay

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49 hello's:

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

LOVE it! Actually i would love to do something like that for my wedding one day :)

sherri lynn said...

i love these! last night i was watching you've got mail and when kathleen is stringing lights in her shop she says, "I'm just going to keep putting up more twinkle lights" and i thought, that is so happy. i need twinkle lights!

Tobe | Because It's Awesome said...

oh my word - best collection of images for a post EVER! what dreamy little spaces that i will be recreating STAT!

Colores said...

Always charming ! even for a warm night dinner outside!!! great! kisses

Kristen said...

I'm so glad someone else is as obsessed with twinkle lights as I am! Love the pics!!

Ana said...

Ohh wow, the pictures are just beautiful. I especially love that first one.

Vanilla Mama said...

Very pretty! Gives me an idea for a patio party for this weekend!

Cat said...

Love these twinkling lights...so pretty! Wow, do they ever add some serious magic to a space (in a fairytale kinda way!)

Hubs and I have been dreaming about adding some "twinkle" to our living room (or bedroom) for a while now but just haven't found the perfect lights or perfect way to hang them quite yet...this round up will sure get the "decor" juices flowing!

A Pretty Life in the Suburbs said...

You've inspired me! I love twinklies!
Jo-Anna
http://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.blogspot.com/

Jen said...

I love the old style twinkly lights. The big fat bulbs are so pretty. Perfect for summer evening weddings when the sun goes down and you still need light for dancing.

Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...

When I move back to NYC, do you think someone would let me have a rooftop garden/deck area where I could keep twinkle lights up year round and host lots of dinner parties?

Cassandra Marie said...

Twinkly lights always make me happy! Thanks for the post!

JulieAnnA said...

I recognize that picture from OnceWed! Definitely want to have white lights at my wedding one day! :] Gorgeous.

Julie
www.julieannart.com

nikkijoy said...

Oooh SO pretty! I'm getting married on New Year's Eve... fairy lights will be a MUST! =) x

Magatha-May said...

I love fairy lights - I always keep a set or two strung around my room all year round

Koru Kate said...

Oh so pretty! I adore the photo from Once Wed- gorgeous.

Sylvia Cook Photography said...

they are magical, I love them too. great collection!

SparklePaw said...

Agreed! Love them.

Jackie said...

Reminds me of hot summer nights out on the porch ... ahhh

Dancing Branflake said...

My backyard parties will definitely include fairy lights. thanks for the inspiration! There's something so magical about them.

alisonds said...

Magical! x

Sandy a la Mode said...

this collection is absolutely dreamy and beautiful!

Heather said...

I love how magical twinkle lights make everything look! That shot with the hammock looks like heaven to me :)

Romance In A Glance said...

These are some beautiful pictures. I love this idea for outdoor wedding receptions.

Savy

jaclyn @ thelateafternoon said...

all of these images are so pretty and magical! i love the ones that are taken outdoors!

Hettle said...

I am such a nut for white lights, just beautiful, thanks so much for posting this :)

Ciara said...

Thanks for posting this! I love little twinkly lights and have been planning on putting up some soon. :D

Becky said...

These are really fun to look at!

Amy said...

I love the look of Christmas lights! They're so warm and intimate, and they add such a wonderful glow to any room and party. I love the tent idea, and can't wait to see my nieces and go "camping" with them in the living room soon.

Cheers!

Katie Bee said...

These are GORGEOUS! I have that first photo saved on my computer and I've been looking for the source for ages. I'll have to go see what else is on that site.
I always love having Christmas lights up for this exact reason. Maybe I'll have to get put some up for the summer, just for fun.

The Red Angel said...

Twinkle lights are the best! I love these photos so much, I have bookmarked the entire page. Stunning!

~TRA

http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

Suze said...

Oh I love this! So pretty and sparkly :)

T. Roger Thomas said...

Cool hammock

Som's Studio said...

Oh my!! These are all so so gorgeous!!

Nat @ dear little house said...

That brought a smile to my face! Thanks for sharing :)

Erin Lian said...

This is my favourite collection of photos so far which is saying something :)
<3

Erin Lian said...

This is my favourite collection of photos so far which is saying something :)
<3

sara said...

i love little lights as well! i'm forever trying to find a set out of season, never seems to happen though and then when christmas swings around i forget all about buying myself some!

Mikaela said...

I just emailed this link to my husband. Ever since I've known him he's had twinkle lights strung up in his room; we've had so many great conversations to the soft glow. He didn't do it for mood lighting, but it sure worked!

Anastasia said...

I am crazy about little lights! We had them on our wedding, we had them on my birthday! They add this cozy romantick feel to the surrondings! When I get my own backyard I am putting them everywhere! :)

Nadia said...

This is my FAVE! I LOVE these types of lights, i think its so calm, romantic, beautiful, calm, calm calm!!!! I want to have something like this at my wedding. :)

quirky brunette said...

G'ah, fairy lights, too beautiful for words, and certainly not just for Christmas! Gorgeous post on an always gorgeous blog -- thank you!

Texskiss said...

I would leave white lights up all year if my husband would let me!! They make everything so soft and, well, sparkly!!
www.texskiss.blogspot.com

Ranu said...

Love this round-up, twinkle lights seem to make every setting more fun and whimsical! :)

Pixie said...

Makes me want to drap twinkle lights alllll over my apartment for no apparent reason except that they're so pretty!

Ames and Tash said...

These images are so magical!

emily-kallista said...

Oh, stuff of dreams x

jen jafarzadeh said...

Hey Danni,

The 7th photo in your roundup is actually a photograph I shot for my blog that AT picked up (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com/2009/05/globe-string-lights.html). If you could credit me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!!

Mango Furniture said...

Waht a beautiful, inspiring set of photos. The first one of the loft room is my fave. The lights set against the rustic painted wood is simply stunning.