The Christmas Gals had a clear goal earlier this year…find the perfect red lanterns! Lanterns are so easy to source these days and many can be found, small or large, any color and for any budget.
The beauty of lanterns is that they can be incredibly versatile for your Christmas décor, both indoors and outdoors.
IDEA: Choose a lantern that can be used for other holidays or year-round décor. Red is a great accent for patriotic décor or even Valentine’s day. Black, white and metallic can be even more universal.
Christmas Gal Shendra demonstrated in just a few minutes how she is using her large red lantern this year.
WHERE TO SHOP LANTERNS: Shendra found her lantern at HomeGoods. Maureen scored a trio of red lanterns at Pier 1. Shop Lowe’s and Home Depot in the garden centers for lanterns.
At Amazon for $19.99.
The finished product! Shendra’s beautiful lantern-scape (we just made up that word) is displayed on her fireplace.
If you haven’t walked away from this page so you can go find your perfect lantern, then here are a few more reasons to find and use lanterns for your Christmas décor.
We sourced some great ideas for ways to use your new red lantern this season!
Use battery operated candles 
Decorate the top with ribbon and greens 
Use bubls and lights
Fairy lights are a perfect addition 
Fairy garden items create a miniature Christmas scene 
Incorporate lanterns into your patio decor
Use cutouts to decorate the panes 
Succulants look festive in the lantern 
Spotlight a smaller figurine
Click below to find even more inspiration with our ‘bright ideas’ Pinterest board!
