Look!: Our New Bedroom Light Fixture

Due to some changes in our living situation, we're currently making some changes to our living space. Our latest project has been replacing the large white paper lantern above the bed with this new fixture - a grouping of 24 small paper lanterns hung together.

We picked up the orange and red lanterns at Michael's on sale a month or so ago for $0.22 each, bringing the grand total of this in under $6. Yes, it's a little red-light-special at night, but since we have three other (white) light sources in the room we've decided we don't mind. And, most importantly, we think it's pretty fun.

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Comments (24)

Cute - It looks like Salmon Roe...

posted by bepsf on September 15th 2008 at 2:46pm
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They look like purple and orange grapes! I think it's awesome.

posted by lurker2209 on September 15th 2008 at 2:47pm
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So whimsical. I like.

posted by dpunjabi on September 15th 2008 at 2:53pm
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I laughed when I saw this. Very cute and cheerful.

posted by hessilou on September 15th 2008 at 3:05pm
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That's GREAT! You are so clever.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on September 15th 2008 at 3:22pm
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totally dig this. a friend of mine had put together something similar to that at her old place. one question though, how do prevent the paper lanterns from catching fire? I'm assuming the bulb can get pretty hot.

posted by lunatig on September 15th 2008 at 3:27pm
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fun! will you paint the walls white for more contrast? this room seems really "squash colors" saturated.

posted by kimg924 on September 15th 2008 at 3:28pm
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OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS ROOM! It makes me miss my orange and pink room. :(

The light reminds me of little sea creatures. The weird ones... I have no idea what they're called, hehe.

posted by sparkle on September 15th 2008 at 3:57pm
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Super cute. How do you have them strung together and rigged up? And does it pose any safety concerns?

posted by PhillyLass on September 15th 2008 at 4:01pm
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Is this a fire hazard?

posted by Julia at Living Luxely on September 15th 2008 at 4:10pm
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Thanks guys! There's a 60 watt CFL bulb nestled in the middle, which stays cool to the touch so no fire hazard. I'll do a close up later this week to show how I strung them.

posted by Elizabeth on September 15th 2008 at 4:15pm
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how are they connected? I would love to see a photo with the light turned on.

posted by charlenemcbride on September 15th 2008 at 4:41pm
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I like this so much - I adore paper lanterns and this is such a cute idea!

posted by La loca on September 15th 2008 at 4:59pm
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Salmon roe - hee hee!

I like it. What are you going to do with the drapes?

posted by LilyC on September 15th 2008 at 5:03pm
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Really like this!

posted by catspajamas on September 15th 2008 at 5:25pm
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i love your orange coverlet. where did you get that please? :)

posted by animalhouze on September 15th 2008 at 5:32pm
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This is adorable! I love it!

posted by michpc on September 15th 2008 at 6:27pm
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great! :-) i would love a pic with them "on" ...

posted by maike on September 15th 2008 at 11:20pm
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This looks great, and I love that it didn't cost a lot either.

posted by suzy8track on September 16th 2008 at 4:25am
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It gives the room a very sunny, playful feel. I would also like to see a picture with them turned on.

posted by Esther414 on September 16th 2008 at 4:39am
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hmmm this looks really cheap.

posted by closer on September 16th 2008 at 7:39am
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it looks like a bunch of helium balloons that have floated to the ceiling waiting for someone to pull down. with nothing else around it, it looks a little stark, like it's just...there. BAM! here's a bunch of lanterns.

posted by Pistachio on September 16th 2008 at 8:24am
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What an odd choice. The room is simple with good colors and then this cheap-looking "thing" hanging from the ceiling. Take it down and re-think.

posted by melanee on September 16th 2008 at 8:46am
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Really fun! show us a pic of them with the light turned on, please!

posted by sporkyspice on September 19th 2008 at 8:26am
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