Outdoor Lanterns & Lights The New York Times 4.24.08

Outdoor Lanterns & Lights
The New York Times 4.24.08

Though they didn't mention Maxwell's favorite inexpensive lantern, the Rotera from IKEA, this week's Personal Shopper from The New York Times rounds up plenty of options for outdoor lighting. Whether you like hanging lights or pedestal arrangements — or if you prefer real flames or battery-operated LEDs — there are options for all. We've picked our favorites after the jump...

Small, colorful hanging lanterns from Mxyplyzyk.

Two colors of a recycled bottle lantern from Anthropologie.

Two sizes of recycled tin lanterns from CB2.

For full descriptions, pricing and even more outdoor lanterns and lights, see Personal Shopper : Stars Not Out? Just Add Some Twinkle.

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The "xxx" from Ikea? Must be new . . . .

posted by lookingupatleaves on April 24th 2008 at 5:24am
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"xxx" from IKEA.... certainly doesn't sound like a Swedish name like they give all their other products.

posted by Daily Nuance on April 24th 2008 at 5:40am
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sorry about that - an earlier version was posted. fixed now!

posted by Aaron on April 24th 2008 at 6:51am
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OK seriouslyyouguys... I really want to hang a lantern like one of these off a (large) oak in my backyard. I already have an outlet out there. Does anyone know where I can get an outdoor-friendly socket kit?

posted by Eric D M on April 24th 2008 at 8:36am
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I'm OBSESSED with lanterns! Thanks so much for this great post! I work at domino magazine, and just started my own design blog, www.urbanfleadesign.com. I linked to your site, and would love if you would do the same for mine! In the meantime, keep up the awesome work! Cheers!
xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea

posted by urbanflea on April 24th 2008 at 9:09am
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so super cool! i LOVE your blog. i work at domino mag and have just started my own design blog, www.urbanfleadesign.com. i linked to your site, and would be forever indebted to you if you did the same for mine! in the meantime, keep up the awesome work and cheers!
xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea

posted by urbanflea on April 24th 2008 at 9:49am
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The IKEA one is battery operated.

posted by terminallygroovy on April 24th 2008 at 11:06am
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The little lanterns from Mxyplyzyk are supercute. We're in the process of redecorating our patio, so it's perfect timing.

posted by {this is glamorous} on April 24th 2008 at 11:32am
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