Portable Lamps to Light Up Your Life—Indoors or Out

I'm really excited about all the new wireless LED rechargeable lighting I've seen pop up over the last six months. These portable lamps are meant to easily move wherever you need some extra light—on your kitchen shelves, your mantle, your side table, or your outdoor dining table. All of these are affordable and waterproof, making them a chic and effective way to illuminate your garden or walkways.

Left to right: the Mini Geraldine from Solariko is just about 10" tall; the MokuPark Bellhop mushroom lamp is available in six bold colors; and the Italian-designed Sarfiatti lamp has touch-sensitive off-and-on and dimming.

Ikea's new Sommarlanke outdoor lighting collection offers several stylish options for Spring and Summer gatherings. All are battery operated, with the rechargeable batteries sold separately. Priced from $6.99 - $37.99, it would be hard to find more affordable and fun outdoor lighting.

Left to right: the LED lanterns are available in a 17" floor lamp or a 7" table lamp; the 13" tall yellow and white decorative table lamp is a fun take on a mushroom lamp; and these playful little lamps come in two colors: yellow is under 5", and the blue is just over 8".

Finally, I'm a big fan of the 4-in-1 Lamp from My Sweet Cozy Place. It's rechargeable and wireless, ideal for power outages (which unfortunately are more common these days). I've purchased 2 for our own place, and just gifted my sister 2 as well.

This brilliant little lamp has a wooden handle that also serves as a stand, and can be used as a reading light, spotlight, or expanded as a lantern. It is touch controlled and dimmable to three intensities.

Grab your favorite book, a cozy throw, and a portable lamp . . . and settle into your favorite chair for a good read. No electrical outlet or wires necessary!