The summer is heating up in the U.S. Well, everywhere but in Texas, where it is continuing to rain and rain. And here in Istanbul, we just had 5 of the hottest days of the past 80 years. Thankfully it’s cooled off again and we are all heading back out to our balconies to enjoy the cool sea breezes.

If your looking to light the outdoors with something a little more romantic than a bug light, here are a few great options.

Top left, a vintage-pretty Galvanized Light String that can be left out all year. Right, the Havaleena light bouquet from Tayo Design offers the ambiance of candles in a range of colors. Below, Stone Light by Oluce.