| There has always been a touch of magic that has | | | | colored sand, or white sand available. Depending on |
| been brought about by the various outdoor party | | | | your motif, you may choose the colors that suits |
| lights. Each occasion is made special by these small | | | | best. You may layer the colors and then top it with a |
| things that indeed, make a big difference. | | | | votive candle. Again, the color of the candle may |
| If you want your party to make a statement, do it | | | | depend on your motif or theme. This serves as |
| with the food and the lighting. Nothing beats a party | | | | lovely table lights. Lanterns create a romantic |
| with a great ambience and good food. There are | | | | atmosphere, by the way. |
| various styles of outdoor party lights. These may | | | | - If you have hanging lamps with bulbs, you may |
| include Chinese or Japanese paper lanterns, Moroccan | | | | take a brown paper bag (a doggie bag), situate it |
| lanterns, lamps, string lights, icicle lights, themed string | | | | upside down (open part is at the bottom). Split it |
| lights such as pumpkins and bats for Halloween, or | | | | open by cutting a straight line at both sides (the |
| butterflies and parrots for a spring garden, and even | | | | narrow sides). At the wide side of the paper bag, cut |
| cocktail-shaped ones that look like miniature drinks | | | | shapes, say, a heart. Once you're done, cover that |
| illuminated in different colors. Whatever it is you | | | | heart-shaped hole with a wax paper. Then cut the |
| want, name it and look for it because chances are, | | | | top part of the paper bag where you could attach it |
| you will come across it either online, or in your local | | | | to the hanging light bulb, and then using clear tape, |
| stores. | | | | tape all the edges away. Now, you have yourself a |
| Outdoor parties have become a trend in the modern | | | | personalized paper lantern! |
| lifestyle as it promotes a relaxing and fun | | | | - Mirrors are not only for vanity. Another use for |
| atmosphere, something that is just easygoing. Some | | | | mirrors would be an outdoor party light accessory. |
| of these outdoor light decors may be costly, while | | | | This makes a great table centerpiece in outdoor |
| others are not. However, if you have an artistic | | | | parties. Place a mirror on the table, put some votive |
| touch or eye to things, you might just want to make | | | | candles on top of it, and some decor on the side to |
| your own outdoor party lights! It's relatively easy; all | | | | take away its plainness. Voila! You have a somewhat |
| you need is some patience, a good imagination, and a | | | | simple and laid-back centerpiece. These are just a |
| liking for the activity. Here are some ideas that might | | | | few of the ideas that you can come up with when |
| be of inspiration to you: | | | | thinking of ways of illuminating that party area. Just |
| - Make outdoor lanterns with glass jars. Use any glass | | | | remember, food and drink stations need more light, |
| jar, and put sand in it. You can purchase sand at any | | | | while the rest of the area is the product of your |
| local department store in your area. There are usually | | | | creativity. |