Maybe it’s tied in with my love of chinoiserie, but I’ve always had a bit of a thing for Chinese lanterns.
Earlier in the week I posted some images of fine china and my absolute favorite piece was this bowl with a lantern motif:
It reminded me these two Janet Hill paintings that I’ve kept in a folder forever – just so I can look at them and sigh:
If I could go back and do anything differently with my wedding – I would consider tying in a theme of Chinese lanterns:
Not sure how well it would have worked with the beautiful painted ceiling of the ballroom we used… Maybe it would have to be my parallel universe wedding under a tent…
Anyway – I saw this image today, and it pretty much summed up my love of lanterns in a nutshell:
I want to live in that picture. Dim Sum anyone?
Images: 1 Katidid 2 home, james! 3&4 Janet Hill Studio 5 The Milwaukee Wedding Blog 6 Wedding Fanatic 7 ngoc minh ngo via Lolalina
Yes please! I know, you should have a big anniversary party one year and fill the ceiling with the lanterns! I'd love to attend!
Have you seen the ones at The Paris House?
I love those paper lanterns and I found a craft project that involves them that I want to try….
That last image says it all. Chinese lanterns are magical!
I LOVE paper lanterns… love love love love love love love love love them.