These are very unique lights! I love them. The fact that they are battery operated makes it even better so that you can place them where ever you want, to w/out having to worry about a cord dragging and one or two of the lights hanging differently. I used them this entire past holiday season and they worked at all times and everyone complimented them. Would recommend!We like these lights. Very unusual and I’m sure they will last a long time. I gave them a 4 out of 5 because they suck the energy out of the batteries pretty quickly but still they’re beautiful and now I’m just rambling.Hung these outside on our deck and they looked great. They were up nearly 2 months outside under the rail cap. After a few rainstorms, the lights still work but I noticed a little rust around the tin base.No remote with this set , a timer or remote would have been a great idea.I bought the two piece set. One fit around my curio hutch in the dinning room and the other fit across my fireplace mantle. I bought garland and covered the wires/tape. Super happy with this purchase!These are my favorite Christmas lights I've bought in a long time...maybe ever! They are adorable and were very affordable! Thanks!I love, love, these lights! My mother-in-law loved them so much she bought them as well. They are so cute and actually give a good deal of light. I love them! Would buy again in a heart-beat!It looks bright enough in the dark, and really good quality, the only thing is that the lights are kind of too white, which doesn't look warm, but overall I like them!