backing and clips, these can be run under
kitchen benches, around a bedroom wall or in
covered outdoor areas. The colour, brightness
and modes of some models can be controlled
via an app or a smart home assistant.
Conjure an enchanted feel inside with
wire fairy lights. “With their flexibility and
battery-powered versatility, they can be
easily entwined around a mirror, bookcase,
stair rail or delicately laid around a floral
summer centrepiece,” says Peter.
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Achieve a magical
effect with an icicle-like
canopy of solar LEDs – no
hardwiring required!
String lighting is an easy way to create
ambience. Peter Loftus of Lytworx says,
“Tiny twinkling LED solar fairy lights can be
used almost anywhere to highlight garden
features or define an entertaining space.”
Festoon lights also create an instant festive
vibe. Peter suggests draping them from
branches or scalloping them under a pergola
roof to gently illuminate an outdoor area.
“For extra wow factor, layer a combination
of fairy and festoon lights,” he says.
For a streamlined, ultra-modern look, strip
lighting is a great option. With adhesive
It’s amazing what a little scrubbing
can achieve inside. To freshen up the
walls, arm yourself with a feather or microfibre
duster, microfibre cloths, sugar soap and a
microfibre mop. Run the duster across ceiling
corners and cornices – a cobweb broom could
help with resident spiders and their homes –
then skirting boards. Next, tackle walls with a
solution of sugar soap and water. Use the mop
to clean the top half of walls, then a cloth or
wipes for the lower half and fiddly areas
around light switches.
“For a vibrant table
centrepiece, team f lameless
candles with big, colourful
blooms and baubles, and
add festive sparkle with
wire lights”
Peter Loftus, Lytworx
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ABOVE Prep the fence
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LEFT Mini pansies are
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and, as well as producing
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in salads and as
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Photography (deck) Brigid Arnott, styling Fiona Gould, (pansies) Getty Images;
(fence) Dulux Australia. Make sure any lighting used outside is suitable for outdoors.
Any hardwired electrical fixtures must be installed by a licensed electrician
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Add sparkle
Refresh walls