fairy lights
(UK, Irish, Australia) Small electric lights on a strand which are used decoratively, especially on Christmas trees.
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So, we were right that it had closed down: bit.ly/4evDYlE. Unfortunately, what reopened was devoid of the passion that preceded its closing. Sure, vibe is the same—minus some broken-down bits of the scenery, and th…
Can still make it do what it do! Get you some fake grass and outdoor rugs under a few umbrellas with tables, chairs, clip fans, an inflatable projector and some fairy lights. Boom. Enjoy that yard!
I think they’re banned for the same reason fairy lights in rooms are, ie fire risk
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(UK, Irish, Australia) Small electric lights on a strand which are used decoratively, especially on Christmas trees.
Through the trees ahead came odd strains from the dance band in the Casino, and now I could see many twinkling fairy lights and detect moving figures.
“KUshopfast Solar Rope Lights,Outdoor Fairy Lights Rope Waterproof Tube Lights with Solar Panel for Outdoor #KUshopfast #outdoordecor #fairylights #solarpowered #ropelights #gardenlights”
— Bluesky· May 2026“So, we were right that it had closed down: bit.ly/4evDYlE. Unfortunately, what reopened was devoid of the passion that preceded its closing. Sure, vibe is the same—minus some broken-down bits of the scenery, and the inclusion of fairy lights. But, the drink scene is a mess…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Can still make it do what it do! Get you some fake grass and outdoor rugs under a few umbrellas with tables, chairs, clip fans, an inflatable projector and some fairy lights. Boom. Enjoy that yard!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I think they’re banned for the same reason fairy lights in rooms are, ie fire risk”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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