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These Are the Prettiest Strings of Holiday Lights Ever

By Rachael Burrow
November 24, 2017
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From snowflakes to mercury balls to boxwood, these string lights bring the festive glow you’re looking for this holiday season.
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Vintage Vibes

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Gold and silver snowflakes are a sweet way to bring an old-school, vintage feel to your tree.

Pottery Barn Vintage Snowflake String Light, $40

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Garland Glow

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These burst lights are a modern and fun way to light up a garland this holiday season—or just hang them over a mantle for an extra glow!

West Elm Light-Up Garland with Fiberoptic Burst, $31

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Knot-ical Lights

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Perfect for your rustic seaside cottage, this jute rope sports LED lights that feel like they are shining in right off the harbor.

terrain Stargazer Rope Light, $88

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Boxwood Boughs

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If you’re wanting to add some holiday lights to a porch or patio, look no further than these outdoor-approved faux boxwood lights—we love the hint of green, too!

Anthropologie Stargazer Boxwood Vine Lights, $24

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Glam Glitter

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These shapely lights lend just the right glow for a kids’ playroom or bedroom.

West Elm Light-Up Garland in Glitter Geo, $39

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Cosmic Cheer

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We love a classic mercury ball ornament, and these string lights bring them to life on a tree or garland.

Anthropologie Mixed Mercury String Lights in Pink, $38

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Sugar Plum Fairies

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Light and texture can be found in this crackle ball garland—we’re planning on using it on our stair rail for a festive look!

West Elm Light-Up Garland in Crackle Ball, $31

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Winter Wonderland

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Classic globe lights get a wintry look thanks to an icy finish.

terrain Stargazer Icy Lights, $38

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Sparkling Snowflakes

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Silver snowflakes lend light in the prettiest way this holiday season—layer them in with traditional tree lights for an extra glow.

Anthropologie Snowflake String Lights, $38

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Star Power

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Tiny stars make this string light the perfect garland to layer in your holiday tablescape for a special touch.

Anthropologie Aurora Star String Lights, $38

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