Tin Lanterns for Your Home or Patio!

Consider a Collection

Last summer, I fell in love with tin lanterns that had been hand crafted using recycled soda cans and canned foods!  And of course, I needed not one, but five of these!  Outdoors, I hung them from the arms of my patio table umbrella and later, inside, I clustered all five on a wooden tray in the center of my dining room table.   The wonderful shapes and bright colors were so appealing that I received tons of compliments on these unique tin lanterns!

Creative Fillings

My lantern collection is still one of my favorites, but this summer, I’m trying to think outside of the box - or in other words, what else could I fill the lanterns with besides a votive candle?  It didn’t take long before I thought of sea shells or sea glass, fresh lemons or limes or tiny potted plants?  How about a small section of fresh, green grass cut from your yard with faux eggs or birds tucked between the blades?  In fact, you can bring a fresh look to any lantern that you already own by just rethinking what goes inside!

Where to Purchase

Here’s a resource for the lanterns I own - and if you’re really interested in a full collection, you may need to order multiples!  Take a look at ecooutlet.co.uk for three fabulous shapes and sizes with a bit of an ethnic feel.

Use these LED tea lights as you would regular votives or tea lights...and avoid the dangers associated with real candle flame! And whether you start a new collection or gather together an eclectic assortment of lanterns that you already own, you’ll bring a new look to your environment!

P.S.  When I display my lanterns on the patio, I always use the LED tea lights that look like the real votive candles, just witout the flame!  It’s safer and windproof!  Rechargeable tea lights are available at alsto.com, set of 6 for $34.97.

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