When summer comes and the party moves outdoors, add some festive lighting to make the scene glow. Light up the garden with candlepower or stuff some twinkling lights in a hanging wire basket. Here are ten great ideas to help get you started:

1. Hang solar lanterns

An evening in the garden is more festive when these colorful lanterns turn themselves on. A 10-inch-diameter globe of durable nylon, the Soji Solar Lantern contains a small photovoltaic panel, a rechargeable battery, and two LED lightbulbs. When darkness falls, a built-in sensor turns on the lights, which glow for up to six hours. The lantern comes in six colors, hangs from sturdy stainless steel handles, and collapses for storage. Available from Allsop Home and Garden ($19; 866/425-5767).

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