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July 14th, 2009
under $100: budget friendly lantern guide

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the other day a d*s reader wrote in and reminded me that it’s been a while since my last proper under $100 roundup. so i figured, why not combine my tuesday product guides with a special budget-friendly theme? so today’s product roundup is all about lanterns. i’ve included a wide range of styles and prices- but each one is under $100. most are well under $100, but i threw in a few really special pieces that might be worth the over $50 splurge if you’re looking for something to really knock your socks off. there are over 30 styles to choose from so i hope you’ll be able to find something that works for your home and budget. be sure to click “read more” below to view the full selection!

[image above, clockwise from top left: tea bowl lanterns $38+, palm tree lantern $85, kai lanterns $12.99+, butterflies lantern $55.30, cathedral lantern $58, tealight lantern $4.99 each, casablanca lantern $38, al fresco lanterns $49 for set of 4]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: marrakech lantern $39.99, purple lantern $25.50, seasonal lantern $180 (ok, this one is over a bit- but it is gorgeous in person- my one over $100, sorry!), carthage lantern $42+, oval eyelet lantern $13.50, green circles wire lantern $90.30, nightingale lantern $18, raspberry wire lantern $60, recycled glass hurricane lantern $78+, iittala small lantern $60]

CLICK HERE for the full budget friendly lantern guide after the jump!

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[image above: woven lanterns $79.99 ]

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[image above, left to right: lucky lantern $39.99, bamboo birdcage lantern $24]

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[image above, left to right: ceramic mason jar lanterns $90 for 2]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: solstice lantern/hurricanes $25+]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: pentagonal lantern $19.99]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: misprint hanging lanterns $55, medallion cut lantern $12, indoor table lanterns $39 each]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: lakeside lantern $64, lucie lantern/hurricane $25, rustic wood lantern $56+, pendulum lantern $20+]

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30 comments
abby said:
July 14th, 2009 - 1:09 pm

I love the ceramic mason jars! Great range of styles and prices.

July 14th, 2009 - 1:13 pm

Oh yes I’ve been bookmarking mason jar lanterns for a little while now… I love Alyssa’s work!

liz said:
July 14th, 2009 - 1:17 pm

i. love. lanterns.
thank you for the amazing roundup!

Susanna said:
July 14th, 2009 - 1:20 pm

Hey this is great, thanks!

Cat said:
July 14th, 2009 - 1:24 pm

These make me want to throw a Summer Soiree! Great finds!

shelby said:
July 14th, 2009 - 1:28 pm

Thank you for this roundup! I’ve been dying to do a cluster of lanterns in my hopefully soon to be back yard. Definitely bookmarking this page!

July 14th, 2009 - 1:44 pm

All of these are simply made for long summer days. I am torn between quite a few as my favorites

Shanon said:
July 14th, 2009 - 2:30 pm

Wow, what a well done collection of laterns. There are so many that I’ve never seen before. Great ideas everywhere!

July 14th, 2009 - 2:36 pm

Oooh, thank you, we just got our first house and I’m building up my supply of outdoors stuff from scratch. This is perfect!

Melissa said:
July 14th, 2009 - 2:46 pm

HUGE thanks…I’ve been searching for some pretty lanterns for a long time. Now it seems my search is over….yippee!

Kate said:
July 14th, 2009 - 2:49 pm

I’m loving the idea of using lanterns. What a neat way to add a pop of color inside the house or an outdoor space.

I’ve seen them used well on tablescapes at summer cocktail parties before. Very, very cute.

vanessa said:
July 14th, 2009 - 2:54 pm

Oh my summer parties here I come

Krysten said:
July 14th, 2009 - 3:51 pm

Oh my gosh, all those gorgeous lanterns! I think I’m in love!

Meagan said:
July 14th, 2009 - 4:51 pm

Of course the lantern that immediately draws my eyes is the $180 seasonal one ;)

grace said:
July 14th, 2009 - 4:55 pm

sorry i actually didn’t mean to slip that in there, but i figured it was so cute (and 1 out of 30 affordable ones) that maybe someone would splurge on it ;)

g

July 14th, 2009 - 4:57 pm

Love lanterns and been thinking about getting some new ones for my backyard – great collection!

Hannah said:
July 14th, 2009 - 5:09 pm

But the Seasonal Lantern comes in three sizes – only the largest one is over $100. So you’re good. (My favorite too)

Daniel said:
July 14th, 2009 - 6:50 pm

All of these beats the Ikea solar cell lantern I bought a while ago. Looked better in the catalogue plus it already stopped working. Time to go old school with candles again.

lealou said:
July 14th, 2009 - 7:22 pm

if I had to pic my fav it would be the solstice bunch – soooo pretty!

Nathan said:
July 14th, 2009 - 7:35 pm

Lanterns are all great – the colorful ones really catch my eye. Wouldn’t mind mixing a few of these together into a nice centerpiece.

lena said:
July 14th, 2009 - 7:35 pm

these are all so beautiful… I want to make some of my own… soo inspired

Grace you are awesome at finding beautiful things

July 14th, 2009 - 8:36 pm

LOVE me some lanterns…not sure which are my favorites…all so fabulous.

Alissa said:
July 14th, 2009 - 8:37 pm

Love these! So perfect for summer :)

Xenia said:
July 14th, 2009 - 9:07 pm

Ohh, beautiful collection! I can’t take my eyes off of the lime green piece.

July 15th, 2009 - 9:00 am

Love the Solstice lanterns/hurricanes but I have no needs for more lanterns. What I actually need now are some suggestions for bug repelling candles that actually work and would fit inside!

grace said:
July 15th, 2009 - 9:26 am

nicole

front gate sells some nice basic ones: http://tinyurl.com/m7543w

g

July 15th, 2009 - 10:30 am

Such a great collection of lanterns!! Thanks so much from sharing. Also wanted to add this one from bambeco–a sculptural solar lantern, no candles or batteries required:

http://tinyurl.com/mkljxn

Tina said:
July 15th, 2009 - 9:21 pm

So fun! Love that there are so many to choose from – one for every taste.

Clare said:
July 16th, 2009 - 3:01 pm

Love these. The green ones on the first panels are zGallerie and on sale! Bravo.

Claire said:
July 20th, 2009 - 3:35 pm

One of my favorite ideas for budget lanterns is just taking tin cans and poking holes in them with nails, attach a wire to the top, put some sand and a candle in the bottom and you’re ready to go! check out

http://www.highglossblue.blogspot.com

for more budget friendly ideas!

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