July 8, 2011

Pretty Pink Lanterns...

One of my favorite acquisitions while on vacation, were these two vintage pink paper lanterns. I thought you might appreciate seeing how I have them displayed in my craft room now that I'm home.

I took a couple of silk cherry blossom branches and put them in a pink vase and hung the lanterns from the branches. I've got a collection of paper lanterns in my craft room and I was drawn to these ones because they are much smaller in size than the ones I already have and their beautiful pink color is so sweet.

Other Asian-inspired collections in my craft room include Chinese Checkers, Christmas lantern bulbs, Chinese silk outfits from our trip to China, a beautiful pink paper goldfish kite also brought home with us from China, and a very special pin cushion from Beth's Bagz .


May you find some special treasurers this weekend!

Linking up with:
The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday

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20 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJuly 8, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Those pink lanterns are so pretty. I have never seen Christmas bulbs like that - love!!

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  2. vivianJuly 8, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    good morning! Love that pincushion! Beth makes such delightful pinkeeps doesnt she!?
    Do you have plans for the weekend?
    I have a party tonight, a grad party tomorrow and the beach sunday! with some crafting scattered in and about between! have a sweet weekend!
    xo
    vivian

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  3. JodeeJuly 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Those lanterns are the perfect addition to your craft room. They are soooo pretty!

    Hope you have a great weekend! Happy crafting! I will be party planning since Kamree's b-day is coming right up!

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  4. ★Carol★July 8, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love the size and color of those lanterns! Your craft room is such a colorful, cheerful place that I bet is very easy to get creative in!

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  5. LeeJuly 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Aren't you lucky?! Very cute way to display those small lanterns, They fit in so well in your craft room...
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYJuly 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    They look perfect in your craft room...simply perfect. Have an AMAZING weekend!

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  7. Susan FreemanJuly 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Very pretty Kim!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  8. Beach MamaJuly 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Please come decorate my house! I love how you create your displays.

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  9. ChristieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hey Kim!
    Your lantern collection is so pretty...I have never run across anything like those...it makes a wonderful addition to your asian collection for sure :)

    I Loved going through your posts and seeing the pics from your vacation...it looks heavenly! Lake Michigan is gorgeous...I'd love to go there and that cottage is precious that y'all stayed at...glad you all had a great time :)
    Big hugs,
    Queenie
    P.S. your 4th of july tree is awesome...I'm still dreaming of a year round tree!

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  10. My Vintage MendingJuly 8, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Kim the color is just sweet enough and the painting is beautiful. Those are keepers. Beautifully hung from the branches. More ideas in one square foot than most peoples full house! Enjoy your weekend....smiles....Renee

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  11. HeatherJuly 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The lanterns are just lovely. I especially like how you hung them from the cherry blossoms.

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  12. JanetJuly 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Those pink lanterns are beautiful!
    I really like your idea of displaying your China treasures together! It looks like you got some really great things when you were there, too!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 8, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    These little paper chinese lanterns are so pretty! I think your collection is wonderful!

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  14. Life in RehabJuly 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I'd love a bare space just to spread out. The fact that you have such a gorgeous, inspiring area in which to work makes me green with envy. I love that you hung those from cherry branches.

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  15. scrapfancyJuly 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love the kite. One of my favorite animals is a fantail goldfish. So pretty.

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    How pretty the lanterns look hung in the tree! I should hang something in the tree in our guest room! I have 2 dolls dressed in outfits that my son and his family brought back from Viet Nam...you would love those! I'll try to post them this week! ♥

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  17. TiffJuly 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I'm in love with that pink goldfish kite!!

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  18. DiannJuly 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Oh Kim, they look lovely! they are so pretty. I am amazed to find these paper lanterns and they are in good condition. They look perfect in your craft room! Thank you for joining TTF and have a fantastic day!

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  19. DonnaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Your collection is amazing, Kim! And the lanterns are such a lucky find! Even better that you discovered them while on vacation:)

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  20. KarinJuly 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    LOVE the lanterns!! I have always loved your lantern collection and your two new pink ones are so cool!!

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