Monday, June 17, 2013

Monday Musings: Lantern Love

My lovelies, how are thou? I have missed you so greatly. This is starting to resemble a Shakespeare novel. Did you all enjoy your weekend and shower your father with gifts and love? Mine consisted of trying to get my tan on and failing immediately upon its commencement. Freaking Mother Nature. She is a bitch. In other news, pretty sure my handyman is breaking up with me. Could there be anything worse? And the worst? It was by text. I mean, at least it wasn't a post it?  I have got to get my greedy hands on another one of those, stat. We have work to do here, bro. 

Today is something I have been coveting for some time now. Something so near and oh so dear to my hear. Let's talk about the world of lanterns. Lighting once thought to only apply in outdoor spaces has now been translated into the interior design world and in a big way. I am not talking about a pansy small lantern. I am talking about the enormous and oversized lanterns that at first glance you may be uncertain if it is over the top and obnoxiously large for the space but then quickly realize you are smoking crack. Bigger is better. Always. Always. Always. Let's gander at some ridiculous large lanterns on the interior, shall we?















Smitten? I knew we might agree on this. 

23 comments:

  1. Yes! Yes! Yes! Love a big ass lantern. Sorry your handeyman broke up via a text that is cruel. Stay strong you will find another man to fill his shoes!

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  2. AGREED. Anyone can do small lanterns, it's the big ones that make the impact and are more gutsy! Love them.
    xo Nancy
    powellbrower.com

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  3. I collect lanterns and absolutely adore them. They are so beautiful!
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  4. Love them!!! And these are beautiful images. Atfer seeing these if anyone was on the fence I think they are sold. Sorry about the handyman :( You'll find a better one!

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  5. I am so in love with lanterns! We used lots of lanterns at our wedding, and my mom uses them all over her house. Great photos, they make sure a statement!! Good luck with the handy man!!

    Xo-L

    www.simplylowcountry.com

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  6. Love that last photo with the gold lantern! Also, the post-it breakup episode is like my favorite one ever!

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  7. LOVE these, Lindsay! I especially like the more chinoiserie looking ones! Thanks girl - tons of inspiration here for sure. xoxo, G

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  8. Gotta love a big ass lantern!! I'm obsessed with finding the perfect bamboo one.
    Good luck finding a new handyman. Is a text breakup the new post it breakup?

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  9. that stinks about your handyman :( good luck in your pursuit of a new one! and I am totally sold on lanterns. the bigger the better of course...especially loving the red one in the cute dining nook :)

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  10. Omgosh I LOVE this! Soooo chic! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

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  11. Smitten doesn't even begin to describe my love for them!

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  12. Love them. The bigger the better!

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  13. I really wish your handy man broke up with you via post-it. That would've made for an even better story, but your story now is still pretty great. Do tell! Why did your handy-man break up with you? Oh, and of course, the lanterns are all phenom!

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  14. I have a BIG lantern going over my dining table tomorrow. And it's a good thing.

    xo!
    Emily

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  15. The last one reminds me of my dining room lanterns. Sorry to hear about your handyman troubles.

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  16. Totally love all of these! The really colorful room with the orange lantern is so different and fun. I think my fave is the white cabinets, rustic table and blue distressed lantern. Love!

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  17. I've been trying to figure out how I'm going to hang one in my new foyer...which has boring, old ceilings that probably won't allow for one unless I want people to have to walk around it. :)

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  18. President of the bigger is better more is more fan club!

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  19. I love all of these lanterns and have been looking for the perfect one for my family room!!! Thanks for sharing some of your favorites, it has inspired me so much!

    Kayla
    http://adelightfulplacetodwell.com
    K. R. Dixon Designs

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  20. yes yes! There will be giant lanterns in my forever home!

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