Guest Groups: Winter Lights to Ward Off Nights
The months leading up to and away from the winter solstice are the darkest in the year. It’s no wonder that through this year we all string lights combined banisters and lampposts and turn our attention to merrymaking. Here’s an assortment of wintry lights that will brighten up your house when it needs it most. Whether it’s with a crackling flame or a series of cheery lights, may you find ways to remain bright this year and always. — Erin from Reading My Tea Leaves
Greige
Star Pendant Chandelier – $176
I have always enjoyed these star pendants as welcoming lights on front porches and in entryways. During the time of year, they are especially cheery.
MCMC Fragrances
Maine Candle – $48
Inspired from the island of North Haven off the coast of Maine, this candle would be only right for long winter nights.
Terrain
Bonfire Log – $28
This bonfire log could help kick off an outside bonfire or keep building a fire easy in an indoor fireplace.
Etsy
Vintage Brass Candleholder by Pinch of Paprika – $15.32
As a teen, I had a candlestick like this one alongside my bed. I loved the romance of reading by candlelight.
Etsy
Rustic Wall Sconce from Worley’s Lighting – $48.50
My couch gets a lot more business in the wintertime than in other seasons. With wooden sconces to read by, I would bring a book and snuggle up for the length.
West Elm
Metallic Cord Set, Copper – $39
I don’t incorporate much metallic into my customary decorating, but a little pop of something shiny might be just right for winter.
Etsy
Tree Branch Candleholders by Worley’s Lighting – $32.50
This woodsy candle set would be perfect to cozy up a non-working fireplace.
Etsy
3-D Light Study 2 by A Vibrant Black – $900
Made especially to reflect the light, this piece belongs on a sunny wall to help brighten a small space.
OLSSON & JENSEN
Antique Brass/Gold Pendant
These brass lampshades remind me of Christmas bells. They’d be amazing in December and year long.
Anthropologie
Glass-Shade Lamp – $1,280
This lamp is elegant without being fussy. Tucked into a corner, this would make the perfect reading light.
Etsy
White Birch Forest Lamp, Natural White Birch Wood by Urban+ Forest – $60
A luminous birch log appears to be the perfect antidote to some gloomy day spent inside.
Restoration Hardware
Starry String Lights, Diamond Lights on Silver Wire – $15
These might be the cutest little series lights I have ever noticed. I would be tempted to leave them up all year.
Terrain
Swedish Snowball Lantern – $68
A snowball lantern is delightful whether or not it is shining. I think it would be especially well suited on top of a fir tree.
Etsy
Moderate Simple Arrow Tail by Halona Glass – $60
The bead bevels in this light hearted will, as the manufacturer herself says, “make any opinion magnificent.” I think it.
Etsy
Otis Light, White With Swiveling Walnut Socket by Onefortythree – $185
This swinging wall lamp with a walnut socket is beautiful any time of year, but its bright white and warm wood are especially evocative of wintry snowscapes.
Etsy
Pleated String Lights by Pigeon Toe Ceramics – $224
The delicate ceramic covers on these very small globe lights are easy and beautiful. I really like them used here: strung up across a broad room.
Etsy
No. 5 Spruce Soy Wax Candle by Pommes Frites – $15
I had light this candle each evening of December for a soft glow and a wintry odor.
Etsy
Giant Silver Bowl Clip Clamp Light With Zigzag Cord from Earth Sea Warrior – $115
The little white clamp on this light means it can hang out in whatever corner requires it most.
Etsy
Vintage Tin Candleholder Clips, Silver by Lazy Days Relics
String lights on Christmas trees and mantels are more practical than candles for lots of reasons, but this pair of classic tin candleholder clips would be beautiful in a carefully attended place.
Etsy
Himmeli Miniature Light Strand by AMradio
If there’s one thing chilly is good for, it is casting long shadows. This himmeli light strand throws a geometric pattern when it is lit.
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