Christmas lights are beautiful during the holidays, but when used strategically, you can keep them up all year. (Or you can keep them up all year without being strategic — no judgement!) Strand lights are the perfect decor element for your patio or porch [1] because they provide a lot of subtle light, making for a pleasant atmosphere. This is especially true on warm summer nights when you're hanging out outside [2] with family and friends. The obvious ways to use those lights is on the roof or on a fence, but we found some Instagram photos that will give you a little bit more creative inspiration for your own place [3]. Keep reading to check them out.
