First off for my Friday Favorites today I want to share the Solar Powered String Lights I found and we just installed on our back patio.
- In a 1950’s home we are lacking in some areas such as closet space and exterior plugs. So my dream of having String Lights on our patio was not very likely going to happen. Unless I wanted to have an extension cord going through a window or pay a lot of money to have a plug installed. I was so thrilled when I came across THESE Solar Powered String Lights while shopping one day. I knew this would be the perfect solution!
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We bought wood poles at Home Depot and spray painted them a color that was close to our deck paint. Then we just attached the wood pole to the back of the deck.
Added tiny hooks to the top of the wood poles to attach the String Lights to. I loved that these Solar Powered String Lights hook together so I only needed one solar power box at one end.
(You can see more of our patio HERE)
- I shared how much I liked THIS shirt I am wearing (while staring at my watermelon:)) a couple Friday Favorites back. A couple people asked me to share it on once I got it. I really was impressed with the quality for under $20!
- THIS shirt is only $15 for linen and one of my favorite patterns it was a no brainer. I just ordered it and can’t wait to get it! (Same company as the shirt I am wearing in picture).
- Ok THESE sandals are PERFECT! They have a tiny heel so they look great with shorts or skirts for summer.
- What do you think of ladders for decor? I personally like them best in bathrooms to hang towels in a causal way or dry swim suits. They really are a unique way to change up your typical towel rack. I came across THESE Metal Ladders such a good price!
- I watched an Instagram story from The Faux Martha about non-stick pans. I had just bought non-stick pans and I thought they were going to be perfect. But I think it was the user who ruined them. Below are the tips she gave. And I just ordered THESE non-stick pans based off of the reviews and great price.
- She said that you should never heat non-stick pans too hot. Find the magic temperature. I have played around with mine and it is about exactly on medium heat, not anything over it or I burn my food and the pan.
- You should always heat up the pan before cooking anything in it. She likes to use butter when she cooks her eggs- she just does a little bit and said that you are supposed pour the eggs right where the butter is “pooling”. Or if you use olive oil do the same thing.
- Also I learned to check your pan’s oven heat tolerance. For instance the pans I ordered you can’t put in an oven over 350 degrees.
Have a wonderful weekend friends. Hope it is filled with lots of watermelon, the food of summer, surrounded by String Lights!
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Hi Brooke
Where is that cute tassel necklace from(watermelon pic)?
Wandering minds gotta know.
Hi! It came with that shirt that I linked under it! It is attached to the shirt:)
hey girl- love the lights! and the list! I have a few T- fal pans I bought at TJ Maxx they are so nice!! Have a great weekend!
oh good! Yes they have been great so far! Hope you have a good one too!
Hi Brooke
I really like the solar lights. How is the brightness once they get fully charged? Also where did you find the lovely blue garden stools on your deck? Your home seems very cozy inside and out .
I meant to share about that! They are not as bright as a typical string light- they are a soft accent tho….
Oh and here is the link to the blue stools:) http://rstyle.me/n/cn49mtb5qwf
We transitioned to all cast iron pans (that’s what I grew up with) a while ago after a terrible ceramic-lined pan incident. But I realized last night as I was trying to make crepes (one of my favorite things ever!) that cast iron does not work for that. So….i’m going to have to remedy the pan situation.
Hi I love your blog,
Can you do a post or send me a review of the lights? When I checked them at target they only had a 3 star review. Do they really work? Do they need to be in a place with lots of sunlight during the day in order to function well? They do look good on your yard though! Thanks.
Hello! Mine have worked well- but they do not give of a ton of light. They are a nice accent- but not like the bright ones that plug in. They work well for us because we don’t have access to a plug. Hope that helps!