String lights add a sparkling glow to your outdoor living space and extends the use of your backyard, patio or balcony well into the evening hours. Try layering your lighting for maximum effect: tea lights on the side table, a floor lantern in the corner and a line of fairy lights above the seating area. Here, we've rounded up a selection of modern and whimsical string lights to illuminate your outdoor oasis.
Natural Lights Solar String Lights, $30, bedbathandbeyond.ca.
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