I have noticed one thing about myself within the last few months. And that is that whenever I find something new that I like, I truly do commit to it and sometimes Iโll admit that I can go overboard too. One thing that I have found myself absolutely loving lately are the different styles of lanterns.
Lanterns seem to be very popular lately when I am shopping in so many stores. I love seeing different styles and colors. I bought one here and there, was given one for Christmas, etc. and didnโt realize until just recently how many I really have collected.
I wanted to share them with yโall and the different ways you can use them to decorate not only your front porch as many people would think but also inside. I also have a couple that I found either on clearance or at Goodwill that just needed a little TLC. Now they are gorgeous again and practically like brand new.
One quick reminder: Never think you have to spend a fortune for something you are looking for to decorate with. There are great ways to get the same results for only a fraction of the price.
The lantern below is my largest and probably one of my most favorite I have found. I found it on clearance at Target for $8 and originally $29.99, but the rope on this one had come out of the handle on top.
I knew that I could glue it back together very easily. They even gave me an additional discount because it was damaged. Now you canโt even tell there was ever anything wrong with it.
This black lantern is one that is gorgeous not only outside but also inside. It was given to me by my sister-in-law at Christmas and I love it! The cool thing about it is that it has a timer to set daily to come on at a certain time.
This red lantern has a solar powered light making it so easy to not have to ever change batteries or candles. I got it at Ikea with my sister as well, and it was so inexpensive.
I found the lantern hook at Target during Christmas and couldnโt resist putting it next to my front porch steps. Since it isnโt actually Christmas decoration, I am sure you could still find one now.
The milk glasses above with the money tree plants are actually a dรฉcor piece I made. You can check it out here too.
Even though it seems like I have a lot of them in this picture, I also forgot to include another one that I got at Goodwill for almost nothing. I canโt have enough because they are perfect to decorate so many different places inside and outside my house.
By this time of year, we all start getting the itch for warm weather and spring. These lanterns remind me that it wonโt be too much longer. For now I will the look of them and try to enjoy the cold before itโs all gone.
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Your collection is FLAWLESS. Oh my gooodness! Those milk bottles? I need them like yesterday. And your photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much! I really didn’t realize how many I have until pulling them all together. These pictures don’t even show them all. Lol!
I love each & every one of those decorative lanterns! I also love the milk bottles that are painted…very pretty ๐
Thank you so much! I loved the milk bottles so much when I made them.
Your collection is awsome and I love your ideas. I would love to make a decorative lantern for my patio. Thank you for a great article.
You are so welcome! You will love them. I promise!
wonderful! Such a great collection
It has become quite a collection that I really didn’t even realize that I had.
what a great idea!! I love outdoor things and this is such a great tip!!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it.
I just love your lantern grouping! So pretty!
Thank you so much! I can’t get enough of them apparently.
These are awesome!
Thank you so much!
I love the red one!! I need to work on adding color outside of my house so this would be perfect!
It is a great way to add color. Plus if you find one you really like but want a different color, you could always spray paint it.
Love that wooden lantern!
Thank you! It is definitely one of my favorites too.
What beautiful ideas! I have a nice pagoda my hubby built last year and I would love to hang a few lanterns from it! Thanks for some great ideas!
OH how nice of him. That’s wonderful. I would love to see it.
I love the red lantern. My mom would like it, too. Red is her favorite color.
OH I bet she would.
this is adorable thanks for sharing
I am so glad you liked them and you are welcome.
I love these! Such great ideas ๐
Thank you for stopping by!
What a lovely collection of lanterns! Love them!
Thank you so much! I can’t get enough of them apparently.
I love using lanterns to decorate with, too. Great finds, especially that one from Target! Thanks so much for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!
I just love Target and their clearance section.