can it!
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I snapped this picture right before we were about to leave our cottage for home.
Such a simple thing but it made me happy to leave a little group of ready-made hurricanes for the next group to enjoy (we rent in the summer), without worries of anything precious. I filled any jars we had kicking around the kitchen with sand from our beach and a few finds of shells and rocks and voila - not original but charming none the less. Here are a few other inspirational pictures I found….
The jars don’t have to be special to make an impact. Give new life to regular canning jars you’ve tucked away for when you find time to make grandma’s raspberry jam.
Of course, the old blue jars are more special…
The other thing we did this holiday was buy some wire at the local hardware store and fashion hanging hurricanes to bring home as a gift to my sister-in-law. We thought it was kind of fun and personal that we collected the sand and little finds from our own beach where she has visited and enjoyed.
There’s something so charming about a homemade lantern…
Here’s a cute idea for parties ~ replace hook holders for solar lights with jar lanterns. A real flame to light the way seems so much more special.
Of course hanging lanterns on tree limbs, fences or porch beams always looks rustic and beautiful…
Just be sure to use lots to create a real impression…
One last thing - how cute is this - what a great party idea! I practically have enough of these in my basement to pull this look off with no more cost than the lemonade. This idea’s almost good enough to make you want to plan an end of summer party!
Comments
Hi Cobi - how charming these ideas are…simple, green, clever. Inspiration at just the right moment - packing to head to a cottage for holidays but am taking time to add a few lanterns like these to the pile. I remember them from the wonderful cottage we stayed at in PEI last summer.
Have really enjoyed your blogs this past year. Super to have someone out there who champions real-life style mixed with whimsy and charm - something so much decor advice is lacking! Keep up the inspiration! Cheers!
PS - Bonne Maman jam jars are lovely and have sweet gingham lids that keep the candle etc dry and tidy between uses. They look great hanging with flowers in them for a daytime occasion. L.