Last Updated on 23 March 2021 by Colette
Cable & Cotton sell the most beautiful string lights – you can choose from a number of pre-selected colour ways or make up your own combination.
I spent quite a while browsing the website. Initially I struggled to decide which room I wanted the lights for so that was obviously the first big decision – I liked the idea of them being in the bedroom providing a soft warm glow but in reality we don’t get to spend much time relaxing in there so they’d just go to waste. In the end I decided they’d make a lovely addition to the new playroom we are having built later this year. I like the idea of them perhaps being laid across the top of the shelving unit we are going to get for toy storage or perhaps hanging in a cosy reading corner.
Much as I like the idea of the “pick and mix” I decided that I’d go with the experts on this one and choose a pre-selected combination. There are so many stunning options but as I wanted the lights for the playroom I thought I’d go for bright and cheerful so chose the Turkish Delight combination, described on the website as a “fusion of Violet, Bright Orange, Ruby Red, Sunflower Yellow and Fuchsia Pink for those who are after a sweet treat”.
Even in the packaging before you do anything with them they look flipping gorgeous so I knew I’d made the right choice.
When you open up the box you are faced with 20 little balls and a string of lights (like Christmas tree lights) and a set of simple instructions on how to fit your lights together. You basically just have to shove each bulb into the pre-made hole on the ball. It states quite clearly in the instructions that you’re not to worry if you squash the ball a bit as it can be fixed once the bulbs are in. I was quite nervous putting the bulbs in at first – you have to be surprisingly forceful when you’re pushing them in and it’s easy to collapse the balls but a quick wiggle around of the bulb inside soon sorts that problem out.
I’m absolutely thrilled with my light string – it’s just SO pretty! It’s really difficult to get a photograph of them lit which actually does them justice. Of course our playroom is not yet built so I can’t show you them in their new home but I tried them out in a few different places this afternoon – my favourite being in a fish bowl style vase.
I cannot wait to be able to display them properly when the extension is complete later this year! Â I think I could be quite tempted to invest in one of the big lamps for our bedroom too!
*I was sent these Cable & Cotton lights free of charge for the purposes of review however all thoughts and opinions are my own*
These are lovely, love the idea of putting them in a bowl – very effective!
These look fantastic! Such a lovely, simple idea but so effective too! x
I love cable and cotton, I still haven't seen any lights that I like more. I've had ours for a while and still love them. Great colours choices you have – so nice and bright!
That's what I thought – I wanted to choose something that would look nice and cheerful in the playroom 🙂 x
We want a different way to light out kitchen – it's sort of clinical and means business rather than a room with warmth of sorts. Chris has a whole plan up his sleeve but if he changes his mind I'd love a set like these. Then again I love fairy lights full stop.
They're definitely lovely and soft. A real feature x
These are so lovely, I adore strings of lights to give a homely feel x
I need these they look incredible love what you did with the vase ! Going to look for purple ones now !!! Great review
These are awesome and would be great to the kids bedrooms! I love them. So colorful too! I like what you have done with them in the fish bowl!
OOO those are soo pretty!! I love the way you have placed them in a vase. I might have to borrow that idea lol x
Love the look of these, perfect for brightening up any room #triedtested
They look fantastic! I love the colours Colette!
What a clever idea. Not heard of these #TriedTested
They look really cool – I've never seen anything like that before.
I have wanted some of these for a while now, waiting for our new house to get some 🙂 #TriedTested
I think I might have to get some more once our extension is complete!
I've seen these before and have always wanted some. They're on my wish list. #TriedTested
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Definitely invest. They're just gorgeous x
They look so gorgeous!
They are so pretty! I like what you have done with them in the bowl!
They are just so pretty and I love the colours you chose.
#Tried/Tested
I reviewed for Cable & Cotton last year, I still adore my lights, great company and products #TriedTested
They are really lovely aren't they 🙂
I love these! You could put them outside for a garden party too! #triedtested
They look lovely, we are currently redecorating the kids bedrooms and I am thinking they would look nice for them x
I absolutely LOVE cable and cotton. Going to buy some for my Xmas tree this year.
I love these, so pretty – I'm eyeing up for Emmy's room
I really love these lights there really pretty and girly I think I would love some for my bedroom!
i really like them, maybe i should pick one for our future nursery?!
they look so good, really lilt the idea of decorating them differently x
We had them on our Christmas Tree once, lots of fun
They look so pretty, love the colours. Remind me of rainbows
I haven't heard of these before, they look so pretty! x
My three girls keep nagging me about lights for their rooms, hadn't heard of these, but feel they may become my new best friend !
Awww, they're lovely Colette! My house definitely needs a bit more colour. It's all about the boys here so it might be time to introduce some 'Mum stuff' around the place.
We have these and I ADORE mine. You picked a gorgeous colour for yours and I love how they look in the bowl! #triedandtested