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Objects of Design #69: Paper Bag Lantern

paper bag lantern from theletteroom.com
paper bag lantern from theletteroom.com

Now that the bank holiday is over and, in theory, the rain has gone with it, we can get down to the more serious business of being outside in the garden. If you’re planning a summer party then these bags are just the perfect thing.

Choose the letters you want, stick a tea-light in and away you go. Obviously I am obliged to say things like candles and care and all that but you will won’t you? I’m sure if you are reading this blog it’s because you are far too house and garden proud to risk knocking over a candle and spoiling said house and garden.

Happy alphabet lanterns
Happy alphabet lanterns

Obviously, they’d be great inside as well and at £2.50 a bag – with the added option of punctation bags too – it’s very affordable way to bring a little atmosphere to a summer’s evening in the garden.

alphabet lanterns make great decorations for summer parties
alphabet lanterns make great decorations for summer parties

theletteroom.com

 

Kate Watson-Smyth

The author Kate Watson-Smyth

I’m a journalist who writes about interiors mainly for The Financial Times but I have also written regularly for The Independent and The Daily Mail. My house has been in Living Etc, HeartHome and featured in The Wall Street Journal & Corriere della Sera. I also run an interior styling consultancy Mad About Your House. Welcome to my Mad House.