I am a sucker for twinkle lights. They are so frikkin magical I could just explode.
I have an alarmingly large number of things that make me go absolutely giddy with glee. Like warm socks, good books, dark roasted coffees, anything that has anything to do with cats and, of course, twinkle lights. My mother in law has caught on to these quirks of mine, and so I am pretty much an easy target when it comes to buying the perfect Christmas gifts. This year while visiting the in laws for the holidays?
MOTHER IN LOVE CONNIE JO GOT ME TWINKLE LIGHTS!! (Thank you Connie Jo!)
Literally the second we got home, before we had even unpacked our bags from our trip to Washington, I had Jonathan outside, perched up on our little step ladder, stringing up the twinkle lights over our front porch. And, my goodness, are they the most enchantingly enchanting enchanters!
Buuuuuut, heres the deal.
Our little ranch style house was built in the 1950s when outdoor power outlets apparently weren’t really a big thing. And while our house has gone through some nifty upgrades from various owners over the years, no one thought that an exterior power source would be a good idea.
So for the last two years whenever we need ANYTHING that requires electricity in the front or back yard, (weed wacker, Christmas lights, etc.) we have to literally crack open a window, feed an extension cord through and leave the extension cord outside for the duration of its use.
This means ALL DECEMBER LONG we have a cracked window so we can have our twinkle lights powered. Our heating bill hated us for that one.
Now that we have these lovely al fresco dining lights that I want to have available year round, finding a permanent solution that doesn’t include open windows was a must.
Now, my husband is an Aviation Technician in the Navy, so he basically works as an electrician ALL. DAY. LONG. So I did the naggy wife thing, (in the most endearing way possible) and insisted that he put his magical United States Navy electrical skills to work on our house. And.. he did!
A quick trip to Lowes and an hour later.. we had an outdoor power outlet! WHAT?! He could it that quickly?! We had been living without exterior power for two whole years when it was a $30 and one hour job?! Yes. Yes we had.
Now, we are not done yet. We need to plaster over the hole hubby sawed into the wall. Our house is also in serious need of a good power washing and fresh coat of paint, which is on our mile long bucket list of household upgrades in the coming years..
But other than that.. we have power outside! Which means gorgeous outside lights! No more cracked windows!! Wheeeeeee!!! This just might be the most exciting homeowner thing I have done in 2016.
Add this one to the list of You Know You Are An Adult When….
Gingi I’m with you about lights… if I owned a home I’d have white lights up all year… they make things pretty and sparkly xox ♡
Yeah, this has been on my homeowner bucket list for a LONG TIME now! <3
Those lights are so cute
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Oh, I love, love, love these lights! You are motivating me. I want to string some out on my patio this year. I think we have an outlet out there, but I”m not sure. As soon as the snow melts, I’m going to go look. They look terrific!
Thanks!! I am actually SO THRILLED with how they worked out! They are the PERFECT length for our patio! <3
Lovely lights and cute pics…. <3!!!!!!!!
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Yes, mam lights like this make the house so much happier :)We have twinkle lights all over our house. The yard, the porches, even in a window.
Awwwww, I am among kindred spirits! LOL! I am scheming on where to put more twinkle lights!
Love your twinkle lights and I’m envious of your electrical outlet! We have a 1956 home with no electrical outlets in our bathrooms, though we do have them in various places outside the house. What’s up with that? ~ Elle
None in the bathroom?!?! WHAT?! Thats crazy!! lol!
this turned out so well!!! i love it. i am a huge fan of twinkly lights 🙂
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Cute twinkle lights. He did a great job on it, Gingi.
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Very cute, love the lights! We have a few in the backyard too, I could have Christmas lights up year round!
I always get sheer white Christmas lights for that reason.. I like twinkle lights, I am just always scared it will look to cliche Christmas decor, ya know?
Love the lights! Super cute shots 🙂
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Electrician skills ARE magical. Use them if you’ve got them!
Also, I too love twinkle lights so very much.
Thats what I have been telling him! Haha.. glad he finally listened! 😉
Hehe, I can so relate to this! 😀 I love shiny lights and I will most definetly want lights in my garden when we one day have our own house. Until then I’ll settle for hanging different lights indoors in our apartment 😛
But wow, these lights of yours look amazing 🙂
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so wonderful post, cute pics 🙂
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How lovely. Fairy lights, candles, I love them all for how magical they make a place.
Yeah, it completely changed the ambiance!
Annnnd….of course I want twinkle lights now.
Go get them!!! haha!
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Love those lights! We are redoing our deck, and adding lights (and an outside outlet) is a priority!
Ohhhh, you need to post pictures when you are done!! <3
Hooray for getting power in the backyard! Those lights are magical 🙂
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Love how the twinkle lights in your backyard turned out!
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Thank you! Im super excited myself!
I have the SAME lights they are perfect!!!
Yeah?! Small world! I think my mother in law got these for us from Costco??
Your pics of your mini are so cute! Love the vintage vibe of those lights!
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Thanks Jill!!! <3
If I have a backyard or garden, I would love the idea of hanging twinkle lights too! Thanks for sharing!
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If I have a backyard or garden, I would love the idea of hanging twinkle lights too! Thanks for sharing!
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aww I also have this kind of lights but inside my house! cute photos <3
I want to put some in my daughters room soon!
That’s what I call dedication))) Great job and those lights are so worth it! Now you can connect anything outside and just enjoy the atmosphere!
Right??!?!! Huge weight off my chest! haha!
These are very cute lights. When I was a child, my dad did same but colorful light in our garden. Thanks for sharing.
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Awwww, I hope my girls have sweet memories of these twinkle lights! <3
Now I know why I like you so much. Outdoor twinkle lights!!! I have them hanging on my patio too. They make me happy. 🙂
Love the pictures of your daughter. Absolutely adorable.
Hahahaha, twinkle light geek girls unite!! <3
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Lovely post! Wishing you a lovely day.
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Aw that is an amazing idea! I love it! Beautiful pictures too!
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I’m a light girl. I can’t even sleep without em. *covers face!*
Sounds like hubby did a good job. Lovely and nice! 🙂
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Really?!?! See, I need dark to sleep.. but twinkle lights I will make an exception! haha
Great post and you baby is so sweet!
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Thank you!!! You too! <3
Your hubby done a great job! Your little angel looks so cute…
Awww, thank you dear!
Great Idea! love this post ♥
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Amazing post!
Have a nice evening!
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You too!! <3
Totally cool, dear! Love to have a handyman at home. My hubby is totally impossible when it comes to fixing stuff at home. Sigh! xoxo
My hubby and I are sloooowly learning the ropes of owning a hope and working on projects.. but yeah, it is super helpful having Jonathan around to help!!! <3
I love twinkle lights too!!! Great job darling! *-*
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Those lights look great.
Love all your photo’s too – so cute your little one!
Have a lovely weekend
All the best Jan
Thank Jan, you too!
I love twinkle lights! I would love them in my yard if I could have them. That’s awesome that your husband was able to do that for you. I hope you and your family enjoy them. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, he is my manly man, haha…
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