Sunday, October 8, 2017

Autumn Garland and Lights for Your Balcony

Indoor/Outdoor lighted garland
Why should seasonal decor be limited to the insides of our homes? As summer drifts into fall, and the days become shorter, it is the perfect time to decorate your balcony with autumn themed garland and lights. Bring the colors of the changing leaves to your outdoor space. Enjoy unique lights wrapped around your rails. With minimal cost and effort, your balcony can reflect the beauty of the changing seasons. A quick internet search for autumn decor shows many photos of garland used on fireplace mantels, indoor staircases, and around windows and doors. But why not bring that beauty and decoration to your outdoor space?

Simple Autumn Garlands for Balcony Rails


No fuss, no muss simple garlands can bring a touch of seasonal flair to your balcony. Choose from "silk" autumn leaves or more rustic berries and pine cones - depending on your preference or your usual balcony decor.

Rustic pine cones, felted balls & wooden leaves
Simply wrap the garland of your choice around the top rail and voila, decor that has changed wit the season. Some garland is "wired" and wraps securely around the rails. Other garland is not. Simple zip ties or floral wire can attach your garland more securely to the rails.

Lighted Autumn Leaves Garlands


I am partial to the lighted strings of autumn leaves. I like to see the colors of the leaves spotlighted by the lights or glowing with the lights hidden behind the leaves. Imagine the lighted garland in the intro photo on your rail, outside, in the dark.

If your balcony is exposed to the weather, like mine is, make sure you choose a string of lighted garland that is rated for indoor/outdoor use. And pay attention to the wording "protected outdoor use".

Autumn Light Strings


While searching for a lighted leafy garland, I found a fun variety of autumn themed strings of lights. From pumpkins, to leaves, to lights that come in shades of oranges/yellows/greens, there are several choices that celebrate the season.

You also have choices whether the lights are battery-operated or solar powered.

Whether you lean toward shaped bulbs or lights that hint at the season through the use of the color of the bulbs, there is a string of lights that reflects you and how you celebrate the change of the seasons.

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4 comments:

  1. An Autumn garland is a great idea for an outdoor seasonal decor. A nice change from just Harvest Time wreaths on the front door. Balconies deserve decor too. :)

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  2. So many wonderful ideas! I love the idea of hanging garland on railing outside our homes. I especially like the lighted garland so it still shows up at night.

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  3. These are all great ideas for dressing up the outsides of our homes for autumn. I wish I had railing for hanging these pretty lighted garlands, but I don't. I don't have a deck or balcony, either.

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  4. I so agree with you Dawn Rae, why keep the decorating just to the insides of your home, take it outside too! I love patio lights and will be following your great advice.

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