In the warm months, we spend almost all our time at home on the big L-shaped back verandah. The family dining table sits under the big sheltered section, and then there’s the small bit off our bedroom, covered by a pergola and furnished with a delicate bistro table for two. This spot is usually prettily dappled in morning sunlight, but not today! When the rain stops, I’ll hang these sweet lanterns from the beams over the table to sparkle in the morning rays or cast a romantic candle-lit glow over dusky al fresco dinners. They’re made from old glass jars, picture wire, a few dabs of glue, and bits of lemon yellow tissue paper. They may not stand up well to wet weather, but if today’s storm doesn’t let up, at least I’m all set with a kitchen shelf full of lanterns if the power cuts out!
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such Utter BEAUTY! great blog!!
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Hiya Cath!!
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I love these!! So simple and doable, perfect for my little crazy jungle patio at the back of my house
Siddy
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Very envious well not of the wet weather
but those lanterns are gorgeous and I can picture it now on a beautiful Brisbane summer night! Well done you…Whenever I have a garden again I will certainly be trying it out
That’s some clever idea!
xx Kaye
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You’re a clever little thing
Thanks for your comment
and no worries i don’t ever paint pets’ nails hehehe 
you have a lovely blog x
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What a great idea. They are perfect! so simple, so delightful.
Lit at night the must be just magic. Could see these in a bathroom, while taking a long hot bath, heaven.
All my best wishes,
Daryl
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Hey Catherine! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love this idea & could put these lanterns all around the pond in our garden xoxo
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What a great DIY! I can’t wait to make these next summer! xo style, she wrote
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