A Classier Version of Christmas Lights for the Whole Year

Recently, while at my friend Jamie's house, I saw that she had some amazing strings of lights on copper wire. Being a hillbilly at heart, I have a real affinity for year-round Christmas lights, but have never been able to successfully pull them off without a trashy look.

Problem solved. These lights are teeny-tiny and come on copper wire. Take a look at what i did with them here!

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In an SF apartment, the bay windows are common, and often make up for the lack of space you may feel, because of the beauty and light they bring to a room. Living on a very busy street, the glow of street lights in the evening made this space less than glorious in the dark, so I have wanted to do something to bring a better kind of attention to this part of my room. These copper string lights did just the trick!

Image Courtesy of Qualizzi.com While these lights are found at Restoration Hardware as well, I found the best prices to be on Amazon.com. Click on the image above for a link to Amazon's discounted pricing on the 'Original Starry String Lights' by Britech.

The trick to keeping it classy: Whereas the green string of Christmas lights is visible at all times, the copper wiring that keeps these lights together is barely seen when the lights are not on. Major improvement.

Up close: Lights on.

Up close: Lights off.

The ability to tightly wind the lights around a small nail really gives you flexibility in terms of there you place the lights and how tightly you draw them.