It's funny how adding a little illumination to an area or swapping out the lighting will completely change a space. I have been on a bit of a kick of late, as I am sure will gather in upcoming posts, with lights. My latest victim is my back deck. I really enjoy my back deck in the summer time. It is one of the few places in my whole yard that gets full sun and, for that reason, the place where I plant my container garden. I've added a yellow Adirondack chair for sunning and reading, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. But, just the other day, I added another element that has made me so happy and created a whole new way to enjoy the space.  Enter the mini-globe string lights.

Although intended for Christmas decoration, these wee globe lights looked to me like the tiniest garden string lights in America. And since my back deck is not as sweeping as and grand as some of those seen in say the Restoration Hardware catalog, I found their scale to be perfect.

I simply strung them in a zigzag pattern from house to redbud tree and back. The result is a delightful canopy that makes just enough of a glow to enjoy my deck after dark as well. Perfect for sipping a glass of wine, while sitting in my Adirondack chair, and watching fire flies. Oh joy!