Musical Monday: Lanterns

Check out Ann's Post here!

Bloggers are forever inspiring me, and I've seen some very pretty lanterns in Blogland, like the one above decorated by Ann.  

I've been looking around for a lantern or two, and I keep singing "Lanterns" by Birds of Tokyo.  I can't get it out of my head!   Play the video and enjoy the music while you read the rest of the post!

The idealism of youth *wistful sigh*I really like this ballad. 
"Lanterns"
Lately I've foundWhen I start to think aloudThere's a longing in the soundThere is more I could be
In darkness I leaveFor a place I've never seenIt's been calling out to meThat is where I should be
We never carried days on our ownBut now it's up to us to knowThe weight of being so much moreWe will find ourselves on the road
On we marchWith a midnight songWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on
On we marchTill we meet the dawnWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on
As we walk outWithout question, without doubtIn the light that we have foundIt is finally clear
Our day has comeAnd we'll stand for who we areWe are ready, we are youngWe have nothing to fear
We never carried days on our ownBut now it's up to us to knowThe weight of being so much moreWe will find ourselves on the road
On we marchWith a midnight songWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on
On we marchTill we meet the dawnWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on
We held the lightTo our facesAnd realisedWe were chasing
Shadows behindNot worth savingSo burn it brightForever illuminating
On we marchWith a midnight songWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on
On we marchTill we meet the dawnWe will light our wayWith our lanterns on[x2]
In darkness I leaveFor a place I've never seenIt's been calling out to meThat is where I should be

Lanterns can be used in so many ways…

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Look at the giant lantern on the ground!  I love the intimate dinner setting.

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…to illuminate the night at a garden party…

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I *heart* the willow baskets used as lanterns and vases.  So pretty!

…to illuminate stairs outdoors…

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…or in.

You can decorate them, like Ann's at the top of the post…

…or Stacey's.

Here are some pretty lanterns I've found online:

Via Anita Spero Designs on Etsy

from An Angel At My Table

Pier 1

(online only)

Birdcage Lanterns from Target

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Pottery Barn

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I'm looking forward to cool late spring and early summer evenings with lanterns lit on our deck. Until then, I can decorate one!

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Until next time…
Blessings!Ricki Jill