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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Elegant and upcycled holiday lights

The fridge is still overflowing with Thanksgiving leftovers yet we seem to be the last people on the block to decorate for the holidays. How can it be December already? No wonder holiday lights are sprouting up all around us at record speed! I may not be able to keep up with the frenzy of decorating but I can make a simple and chic statement by hanging an upcycled glass lantern from Going Green Lanterns on the porch.

After all, bright electric lights cannot compare to the soft twinkle of candlelight. A pair of lanterns would frame a simple wreath-adorned front door elegantly. And unlike icicle lights, these lanterns transition perfectly to illuminating spring picnics and summer barbecues. So whether you can't seem to put up the holiday lights before New Years or you can't seem to take down the holiday lights before Easter, these lanterns are perfect for you!

$20 at Going Green Lanterns

GIVEAWAY! We have lantern of your choice from Going Green Lanterns to giveaway to one lucky reader. Congratulations to our winner, Rachel! Thanks for entering, the contest is now closed.

131 contest entries:

Terri L,  December 1, 2009 4:10 AM  

I like the green etched lanters. Would look great at the cottage

droopydog63@hotmail.com

Staci December 1, 2009 8:11 AM  

I love the Green Lantern Etched with a Bumblebee! Very pretty!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mayhem December 1, 2009 8:14 AM  

I actually like the clear glass one you posted a picture of. Super simple, very pretty.

kdrstewart@yahoo.com,  December 1, 2009 8:33 AM  

Hard to choose, but I really like the frosted lantern with the blue gems.

shelly_kaufman7 December 1, 2009 9:11 AM  

I just love the 'Large Clear Lantern made from Gallon wine bottle without etching.' It is so simply beautiful!

clenna December 1, 2009 11:43 AM  

I love all the lamps but one caught my eye was the LARGE CLEAR WINE BOTTLE/LANTERN ADORNED WITH BLUE GEMS IN SWIRL PATTERN.

clenna at aol dot com

mensa63 December 1, 2009 12:49 PM  

Love the amber lantern with the dragonfly. What a unique use for old bottles. I remember when the home bottle cutters first came out, everybody had a set of large and small self made glasses but like everything else back befor green became popular it was just a fad. Glad to see it back and in such a lovely way.

Kathleen W. December 1, 2009 1:21 PM  

These are lovely! I like the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE DESIGN MADE FROM A 1.5LTR WINEBOTTLE best.

Sara December 1, 2009 2:35 PM  

I love these! The Large Clear Lantern made from Gallon wine bottle without etching is my fave

debbiekl December 1, 2009 8:32 PM  

I like the small green lantern with blue flower on both sides. Thanks!
crafts[at]oursideofthemountain[dot]com

Gonna Want This-Handmade December 1, 2009 8:33 PM  

Brilliant idea - love the green lantern with etched vine.

tryhandmade (at) gmail (dot) com

Holly

Kasie December 1, 2009 9:17 PM  

I love the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE. Very pretty!

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Abigail December 1, 2009 9:21 PM  

how fun...my mom would love this in her backyard!!! One of my favorites in the shop is the GREEN LANTERN EMBELLISHED WITH BLUE FLOWERS MADE FROM A 1.5LTR WINEBOTTLE

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Abigail December 1, 2009 9:22 PM  

tweeted - http://twitter.com/AMPaway/status/6260861187

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Abigail December 1, 2009 9:24 PM  

I subscribed to the RSS feed via Google Reader

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allancarol December 1, 2009 9:39 PM  

hell yes those are cool my favorite one is the Large clear lantern made from Jack Daniels bottle with red and clear beads

free indeed December 2, 2009 5:10 AM  

I like the amber etched lanterns...would like to get one with the vine etching though...if not, the green etched vine one is fine. Very cool. Have not seen these before.

Birdie S.,  December 2, 2009 6:01 AM  

I love the Large clear wine bottle lantern adorned with blue gems in a swirl pattern birdson@roadrunner.com

Elsie,  December 2, 2009 6:14 AM  

The green lantern etched with a bumblebee would be amazing to hang in the center of my gazebo, where we sit in the summer evenings, surrrounded by gardens and the scent of wonderful flowers...

pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

~ Cee ~ December 2, 2009 6:42 AM  

We have a breezeway connecting our garage and house, and I think the
Green Lantern with Etched Vine would look so wonderful, especially now that it gets darker more quickly in the winter ;) Thank you for this opportunity!

ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

lin3arossa December 2, 2009 7:29 AM  

I like the Large clear lantern made from Jack Daniels bottle with red and clear beads.
ghainskom at yahoo dot com

lin3arossa December 2, 2009 7:30 AM  

I like the Large clear lantern made from Jack Daniels bottle with red and clear beads.
ghainskom at yahoo dot com

lin3arossa December 2, 2009 7:30 AM  

I like the Large clear lantern made from Jack Daniels bottle with red and clear beads.
ghainskom at yahoo dot com

Lauren December 2, 2009 8:25 AM  

I love the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE DESIGN MADE FROM A 1.5LTR WINEBOTTLE

Ashley Elaine December 2, 2009 9:46 AM  

I like the CLEAR LANTERN ADORNED WITH BLUE GEMS MADE FROM 1.5ltr WINEBOTTLE

The Berry Clan December 2, 2009 12:34 PM  

i like the AMBER LANTERN ETCHED WITH A LILAC/VINE DESIGN MADE FROM A 1.5ltr WINEBOTTLE

mogrill December 2, 2009 2:34 PM  

I love the Amber lantern with the Dragonfly. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Jessica December 2, 2009 3:18 PM  

Love this one!: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35023745

jessica@jewelrybyjessica.com

greenTXmom December 3, 2009 8:45 AM  

I am loving the Merry Christmas clear lantern right now but there are so many others i love and know of the perfect people to give to! I will be visiting this site again before Christmas shopping is done.
lizandbryan@yhaoo.com
southernfriedgreenmom.blogspot.com

greenTXmom December 3, 2009 8:47 AM  

I'm a fan on FB!
lizandbryan@yahoo.com
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NeoHouToo December 3, 2009 9:18 AM  

My favorite is the large Clear Gallon Wine bottle without etching. Lovely work!

Colleen December 3, 2009 9:23 AM  

My favorite is the embellished amber lantern. It would look so chic hanging from my window.

morancoll@gmail.com

StinaRie December 3, 2009 9:42 AM  

I am really digging the large bottle (can't remember the size) that is unadorned. I feel that that could look elegant in any setting and could be dressed up ona case by case basis, to suit any decor.

cry December 3, 2009 11:00 AM  

I'm a sucker for anything with a fleur de lis on it. Love the green laterns!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34965272

MelissaBee,  December 3, 2009 11:14 AM  

i LOVE the etched green one with the honeybee. lovely!

missyleigh@verizon.net

Glorysgirl December 3, 2009 11:23 AM  

Beautiful! I love the ones with etchings but actually I think the plain Large Clear Lantern would be best in our backyard.

Kristine December 3, 2009 11:28 AM  

What a creative idea! I love the green lantern with etched vine... Great giveaway! skystine at yahoo dot com

Jenna December 3, 2009 12:09 PM  

My favorite is the Green Latern with Etched Vine Design. So beautiful! My email is jennaclement(at)gmail(dot)com

laurel December 3, 2009 2:08 PM  

Love the clear gallon lantern without etching. Also the clear with blue gems in swirl pattern. Very unique!

Allison December 3, 2009 3:52 PM  

I like the green etched w/ the fleur de lis
ahartup at yahoo dot com

Emily West,  December 3, 2009 4:40 PM  

I like the clear one with the read beads in a spiral pattern!

emroke@hotmail.com

Marta December 3, 2009 6:33 PM  

I like the green etched lanterns with the vines! What a great idea!

Amy December 3, 2009 7:45 PM  

love the large clear bottle w/o etching (but would prefer green w/o since it's my favorite color!!)

Anonymous,  December 3, 2009 10:23 PM  

Love the green candle lantern with the flower on it!

crazygnu@yahoo.com

Eco-Friendly and Frugal December 4, 2009 1:02 AM  

These are beautiful. What a unique idea. I'd love the Large clear lantern made from a large Evan Williams bottle with blue and peach gems.

ecofriendlyandfrugal(at)gmail(dot)com

Halle December 4, 2009 5:01 AM  

The Large Clear lantern is my favorite. I am totally in love with the lanterns!!! What a great upcycling product!

Rachel December 4, 2009 11:46 AM  

the clear with red is my fave: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33347093

Anna December 4, 2009 11:46 AM  

They're all so lovely but I guess the clear etched bottle with lilacs is my favorite!

minishoes1 December 4, 2009 11:47 AM  

WOW! These is so amazig! I like the etched humming bird latern. so pretty! Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

Caroline December 4, 2009 3:26 PM  

I love all the etched lanterns, but my favorite is the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE DESIGN MADE FROM A 1.5LTR WINEBOTTLE.

design4less@yahoo.com

Anonymous,  December 4, 2009 5:05 PM  

I love the AMBER LANTERN MADE FROM 1.5 LTR WINE BOTTLE WITH ETCHED DRAGONFLY.

SamneneD@aol.com

fresh.blooms December 4, 2009 10:08 PM  

the green lantern with the etched bumble bee is definitely my favorite..i love the print.
i love the fact that you are making the cutest things and recycling too.
keep it up!

fresh.blooms@yahoo.com

Heather! December 5, 2009 5:08 AM  

The Clear Lantern with Flowers from Wine Bottle is my fave! Great store!

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Heather! December 5, 2009 5:08 AM  

I <3ed your etsy store...great stuff!
Thanks!



h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Michelle December 5, 2009 7:26 AM  

Love these!!

I would choose this - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35433376

mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com

Rachel December 6, 2009 5:55 AM  

GREAT idea! Love the clear with chickadee's etched.
Rachel
sunswirlgirl@ aol.com

Janna @ Feed Your Pig December 6, 2009 11:58 AM  

I love the etched lantern with birds!


Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
jannajanna@hotmail.com
www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

Ladytink_534 December 7, 2009 7:10 AM  

My favorite item is the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE DESIGN
Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

Smooshy December 7, 2009 9:17 AM  

i like the LARGE CLEAR WINE BOTTLE/LANTERN ADORNED WITH BLUE GEMS IN SWIRL PATTERN!

Anonymous,  December 8, 2009 7:05 AM  

Gallon non etched. Thanks :)
amber
figandchloe at hotmail dot com

~Kimberly December 8, 2009 6:13 PM  

How fun! Love what you do! My fav would have to be the big clear gallon!
the5turners@gmail.com
~Kim

Paige,  December 8, 2009 8:27 PM  

I love the amber lantern with the dragonfly etched on it.

galeogirl at comcast dot net

rose December 8, 2009 9:58 PM  

I collect lamps for my patio and this would be the perfect one to add to my collection.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33346895

ambrerose@aol.com

wombatspurple,  December 9, 2009 2:54 AM  

Small frosted lantern made from .75ml bottle that is adorned with a blue flower on each side

wombatspurple at yahoo dot com

erma December 9, 2009 8:36 AM  

I like the CLEAR LANTERN ETCHED WITH LILACS MADE FROM A 1.5ltr WINEBOTTLE.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

karen December 9, 2009 11:29 AM  

I like the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED LILAC FLORAL DESIGN.

president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

Hotsnotty2 December 9, 2009 5:36 PM  

I love the GREEN LANTERN WITH ETCHED VINE DESIGN, thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Colengal December 9, 2009 5:40 PM  

Love these. The GREEN LANTERN MADE FROM 1.5ltr RECYCLED WINE BOTTLE WITH ETCHED FLUER DE LIS is my favorit

missrantsypants December 10, 2009 7:13 AM  

Very pretty! I like the AMBER LANTERN ETCHED WITH A HUMMINGBIRD!


clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

Bella December 10, 2009 7:24 AM  

I love the green lantern with the etched vines...it would be beautiful on my deck next summer. Beautiful lanterns!

sherri419 December 10, 2009 9:37 AM  

The CLEAR LANTERN ETCHED WITH BIRDS CHICKADEE'S MADE FROM A 1.5ltr WINEBOTTLE would be beautiful on my porch with all my birdfeeders! thanks!

sherri419 at gmail dot com

pms3237 December 10, 2009 4:53 PM  

I like the green lantern with frosted blue gems in a swirl. Would look great at my RV site!

Anonymous,  December 10, 2009 8:22 PM  

i like the green lantern with the etched vine. heatheranya at hotmail dot com

Gianna December 10, 2009 10:23 PM  

Small frosted lantern made from .75ml bottle that is adorned with a blue flower on each side :)

purango December 10, 2009 10:56 PM  

The Amber Lantern made from 1.5 Ltr wine bottle with Etched Dragonfly is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

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