You don't have to put those string lights away after the holidays. There are so many elegant ways to incorporate string lights into your home decor.
Wrap them around an interestingly shaped mirror.
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Wrap a strand of paper lantern string lights around a twig and hang above the bed.
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Drape bigger bulbs casually to create an effortless lamp.
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