I've seen this idea before--and I love it! But in case you haven't come across it before, it's worth sharing. There are several reasons I like the idea of lighting by candles inside glass jars... it's rustic, it incorporates items you probably already have on hand--and if you don't, it won't cost a lot of money to get--and any soft lighting is romantic. Just gather up about a dozen glass jars or votive holders in different sizes. Try to get jars that have a wide rim (such as jelly jars). Wrap wire around each top and twist tight to secure. Bend another piece of wire into a loop and attach as a handle. Cut varying lengths of chain and attach a small S hook to the top of each chain. Slip the S hook over a spoke of your patio umbrella and secure it with some duct tape (EVERYONE has this!). Attach another S hook to the bottom of each chain and use it to hang the lantern. You can also use citronella candles to help keep the bugs away.
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