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Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

AspenQn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:21:15 GMT

Now that Easter is almost upon us, I'm trying to come up with some creative ideas about what to put into my lanterns after the Pier 1 easter eggs come out next week. I know I could do lemons and limes, or seashells/starfish, but those are so "expected". I've been racking my brain about what could go in that would be cute and different, especially if it could fit in with my mountain style home.

Ideas anyone? My smallest VPH sphere is too large or I would use my chocolate spheres.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:40:06 GMT

How about a small potted plant or something floral/greenery either real or faux. Not sure if you are in to owl figures or not but they would look cute in there as well. I have plenty of owls. I could send you some...lol! Some natural wood pieces are nice looking. Driftwood, birch, etc. Especially some with interesting shapes. I've seen those at Michael's. Ceramic bird figures look nice too.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

AspenQn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:51:47 GMT

Mallemo, I had kind of thought about taking my mossy potted hyacinth out of the pink mercury glass candleholders that are on my Easter dining room table and see if they will fit. I also kind of like the bird idea.

I may just end up taking the lanterns down for the summer and going another direction.

My problem is I get bored waaaay too easily with my décor, and that my friend, is why it is always dangerous when Val comes on!!!

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:01:27 GMT

On 4/16/2014 StElmoQn said:
Mallemo, I had kind of thought about taking my mossy potted hyacinth out of the pink mercury glass candleholders that are on my Easter dining room table and see if they will fit. I also kind of like the bird idea.

I may just end up taking the lanterns down for the summer and going another direction.

My problem is I get bored waaaay too easily with my décor, and that my friend, is why it is always dangerous when Val comes on!!!

I understand totally! I think it was "country gal" that shared a photo of a lantern here not too long ago. It was partially filled with colorful glass fishing floats and it looked really nice.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

AspenQn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:02:12 GMT

Well now, the colored fishing floats could be a nice change from the spheres! I may have to think about that one...

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:32:08 GMT

On 4/16/2014 StElmoQn said:
Well now, the colored fishing floats could be a nice change from the spheres! I may have to think about that one...

You could display them with or without the netting around them. The photo that was shared here had no netting and I think there were different sizes in the lantern. I'll see if I can find that photo. Here are some I found on Ebay.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

AspenQn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:44:49 GMT

On 4/16/2014 mallemo said:
On 4/16/2014 StElmoQn said:
Well now, the colored fishing floats could be a nice change from the spheres! I may have to think about that one...

You could display them with or without the netting around them. The photo that was shared here had no netting and I think there were different sizes in the lantern. I'll see if I can find that photo. Here are some I found on Ebay.

Love those! I'm off to look around on ebay...

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:25:53 GMT

Here is the photo that country gal shared of the lantern with glass floats...

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

Nana5 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:35:08 GMT

I have silk flowers in two lanterns right now. This one has tiny LED lights mixed in with the flowers. In a month or so, I'll change the flowers to summer flowers--maybe something with a red, white and blue theme.

I love the way this lantern looks at night. I have one of Valerie's mercury glass fat candles in the middle with forsythia flowers draped over it. It sparkles beautifully. I think I'll just change out the flowers for more summery flowers in May.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:55:12 GMT

Nana5...Love both of your lanterns. They look so nice. Like the little bird on top too! Are those artificial bulb plants? Where did you find those?

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

Nana5 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:27:33 GMT

On 4/16/2014 mallemo said:
Nana5...Love both of your lanterns. They look so nice. Like the little bird on top too! Are those artificial bulb plants? Where did you find those?

Thanks, mallemo. That little bird is one of VPH mercury glass birds. Found them at the outlet last month.

Yes, those are artificial bulb plants and I have no idea where to find any more. I got these several years ago at a flower and craft store in the area. I've checked for them again and they are gone. When I ask about them, nobody knows where to get them. If I ever see any again, I will buy them in bulk because they are so much fun to use in decor (and so hard to find). I'll post another picture with some others that I got at the same place.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

mallemo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:00:32 GMT

On 4/16/2014 Nana5 said:
On 4/16/2014 mallemo said:
Nana5...Love both of your lanterns. They look so nice. Like the little bird on top too! Are those artificial bulb plants? Where did you find those?

Thanks, mallemo. That little bird is one of VPH mercury glass birds. Found them at the outlet last month.

Yes, those are artificial bulb plants and I have no idea where to find any more. I got these several years ago at a flower and craft store in the area. I've checked for them again and they are gone. When I ask about them, nobody knows where to get them. If I ever see any again, I will buy them in bulk because they are so much fun to use in decor (and so hard to find). I'll post another picture with some others that I got at the same place.

Wow, these are so versatile and so pretty. Thanks for sharing. I love them!

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

SHOPR — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:05:27 GMT

How about a bird figurine, or other animal that you like that goes with your decor? You could place either floral, green, or twiggy branches behind the figurine for height, with the option of adding a mini light strand to the branches. It would be like making a mini vignette in your lantern.

ETA- like mallemo's suggestions in reply #1.

ETA- should've read the replies first. Nana5, great lantern ideas. Similar to what I was thinking.

Re: Late Spring/Summer Lantern Ideas

GCR18 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:49:22 GMT

Pottery Barn has sea shells in theirs. That made me think of starfish - looks like there is one in one if the pictures above.

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whitelinen — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:51:56 GMT

Gorgeous Nana, really pretty. Nice find!!