These bows are good for the price. I wanted them outside on some of the deck posts and porch lights. They don't have long ties to attach them to a pole. I added a ribbon to each bow to attach them to the deck posts. I barely attached it to the lamp on the porch. I may need to add tape to them to keep them secure. I'm keeping them and will see how they hold up, but not sure if they're weatherproof. I think if they last a year or two it's ok. I could do like the other buyer and cover them with polyurethane to protect and keep out moisture. They seem to be made more for attachment to a branch or small spindle, and for indoor use.