Decorating with Lanterns: Easter Bunnies & Carrots. A fun and easy way to switch things up seasonally. Choose a neutral set of lanterns that blends with all colors and decor styles.
The wait continues. Patiently or not so patiently…it depends on the day. I’m referring to spring of course. Still waiting but I’m determined to keep adding it to my decor whether it’s arrived on my doorstep or not. I’ve been decorating with lanterns for years so I decided to re-invent my set once again with an Easter spin.
I cleared off the dining room table and started layering. First an inexpensive IKEA runner and then a basket tray from Pottery Barn. (All shopping sources are listed below.) I filled the lanterns with dried grass and then added bunnies. The bunnies (and carrots) are from Pier 1. They have the most adorable faces and the eyes actually look real. I added an ironstone pitcher filled with pussy willows as the finishing touch. Neutral yet festive.
Investing in a neutral set of lanterns is a great way to get a lot of bang for your buck. They can be styled to go with the seasons, and they can be split up and moved around. Candles look great in lanterns but don’t be afraid to think outside the box. At Christmas I fill the lanterns with greenery or red balls. In the fall, they hold bittersweet. The sky is the limit when it comes to accessorizing a neutral set of lanterns.
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Note: This post was orginally published in March, 2014. It has been edited and updated. If you are new to my blog, I hope you enjoyed it!
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Shirley@housepitality designs says
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9:59 amI have those lanterns and I always look to you for great inspiration on how to style them….they are so adorable!!! Pinned!
Cynthia says
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 4:18 pmLOVE this Ann, those carrots on top are so cute and that bunny inside seems right at home. Beautiful touches.
Cynthia
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 9:37 amLove your vignette, Ann! I love how you used the bunnies and grass inside the lanterns. They are so pretty in white. Perfect Spring vignette!
yarlette says
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 8:24 amLove how you decorated your lanterns. Those bunnies are so cute. You come up with the best ideas .Pussy willows always mean spring to me. Beautiful display.
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:29 pmAnn, your vignette is adorable with those bunnies inside those lanterns! I had those same carrots from Pier 1 in my hand, then I put them down, picked them back up, and finally put them down. After seeing this, I sure wish I’d bought them! Pinning!
Jill Flory says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:25 pmLovely table setting and it so looks like Spring! It will come – eventually – it always does. But this year it’s really making us wonder if this might be the one time it doesn’t show up!
Jane says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8:56 pmAnn…I love how you made these lanterns look so spring~like! I saw the bunnies and carrots at Pier 1 but had no idea how to make such a cute vignette which would “ground” them. Love this!!
XO,
Jane
Kris says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8:35 pmLove the bunnies in the lanterns, always so creative!!
Pamela Bolton says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8:28 pmCreative and lovely centerpiece. BTW, pussy willows are a part of the Easter tradition in the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian Orthodox Christians hold pussy willows on palm Sunday instead of palm fronds that don’t grow in the frozen north.
Kim says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:56 pmSo cute and I sure hope spring comes and stays soon. It keeps teasing us here.
martina says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:48 pmThat looks so pretty Ann!!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:44 pmAnn, I’m writing a post about lanterns for a Musical Monday post featuring the song “Lanterns” by Birds of Tokyo. Do you mind if I feature one of these photos with links back to this post? I love these, and it would be perfect for my post.
Ann Drake says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8:39 pmI would be honored Ricki Jill…thank you!
Dawn says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:37 pmHow cute the rabbits look like they are in festive cages with the carrots on top. Beautiful !
Suzy V. says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:01 pmWhat a cute idea. I love it!
Carolyn says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 6:47 pmLove the bunnies. Looks like Spring has arrived at your house. Mine is filled with boxes at the moment.
MJ Maffie says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 6:04 pmPier1 has TONS of cute lanterns this spring…even have a rabbit holding a lantern!!
MJ
Donnamae says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 5:28 pmYes…Spring is taking it’s sweet time isn’t it? Love your lanterns…very festive! ;)
Jody says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 5:23 pmLove the rabbits and they look so sweet in the carrot topped lanterns :) Thanks for sharing!
Pamela Gordon says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 2:08 pmYour lanterns looks sweet with the bunnies and carrots added to them. We are desperately looking for spring here too. It will be a month late I guess but it will come or maybe we’ll just hop right in to summer.
Mary Alice Patterson says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 12:54 pmI love your spring centerpiece, Ann. Great idea to put those cute bunnies in the lanterns.
Mary Alice
Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 12:38 pmYour spring vignette looks wonderful Ann. I am looking forward to getting outside this weekend. We are suppose to have a little bit of sunshine!
Sandy says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:42 amSad to say, I just took all my snowman wintry decor and piled it for my husband to store for winter 2015. I hope to place an Easter vignette on the dining room table. I have similar bunnies but black lanterns. Thank you for inspiring.
Nana Diana says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:50 amI LOVE your lanterns, Ann. They are just a perfect way to welcome Spring inside (even if it IS miserable outside). I not only like your lanterns that rabbit is really, really cute, too! xo Diana
sonny says
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:22 amgee, why didnt I think about doing this to my lanterns :) you never fail to come up with the prettiest and most creative ideas Ann… thanks for sharing your talent with us.
I’ll be watching for your post about your new items.
have a great day
Sonny