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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Pottery Barn Inspired Patio Lantern Project

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I've recently spent some time  going back to my boards on Pinterest and I was SHOCKED that I have amassed nearly 1,900 pins on 48 boards over the last year! Holy smacks! How did that happen!?

When I began work on the "patio makeover" for the space beneath my pergola, I immediately turned to my Exterior design and decor board to see what I had pinned back in February when it felt as if summer would never arrive. It was the pin above that I was looking for.  It originally came from the Pottery Barn Spring Catalog.








As soon as I saw it, I knew that I could do something similar using the pergola over my patio (instead of a ladder) onto which to fasten the ropes. Over the spring and early summer, I amassed several vintage barn pulleys and some old rope from garage sales, flea markets, and Boberosa Barnworks. I made a quick trip to Home Depot for additional thick hemp rope. Then, I gathered some of the lanterns that I have collected over the years (as well as one that I received as a birthday gift this weekend).

 
Today, I hung the last lantern and I'm looking forward to sitting outdoors by candle light tonight, after dinner.
Now if I could only find a way to "knock off" that view......

xo,

S

Linking to:
413 Sparrow Lane
A Diamond in The Stuff
At the Picket Fence
Between Naps on the Porch
Chic on a Shoestring
Coastal Charm
Common Ground
Craftionary
Craft O Maniac
DIY By Design
Debbie Doos
Farmhouse Porch
Home Stories A to Z
House of Grace
House of Hepworths
Knick of Time
I should be Mopping the Floor
Live Laugh Rowe
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Not Just a Housewife
Primitive and Proper
Primp
Project Queen
Restore Interiors
Savvy Southern Style
Six Sisters
Tatertots and Jello
The Shabby Nest
Thistlewood Farms
Uncommonly Yours
Under the Table and Dreaming
You are Talking Too Much

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41 comments:

  1. Yours is much better than Pottery Barn. I love the pulley idea. I've been seeing colored recycled glass containers like these http://www.westelm.com/products/recycled-glass-lantern-a787/?pkey=coutdoor-lighting-candles
    on line lately. I would like to duplicate without the cost.

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    1. Hi Kathi! I looked at the West Elm site and I've got to admit, I love their jars but for me, it's more about the COLORS than the shapes. Go over to my Pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/Serendipitydsn/tips-and-tricks/ I put two pins on there for you about how to make colored glass using Modge podge and food coloring. Save your cool glass jars (jelly, pasta sauce, salsa. Ask your neighbors too. You can make them yourself for virtually FREE! :)

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    2. Thank you! You're right it is all about the color!

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    3. Thank you! You are right it is all about the color!

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  2. You did a fantastic job too! Every bit as pretty as the original from PB.
    Brenda

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  3. This is breath-taking! You really did a beautiful job on this -- can you actually reach all of them to get them lighted? Do you use the pulleys or are they just decorative? Sorry for so many questions -- love this!

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    1. Hi Lauren! I've set it up so that I can use all of the pulleys if I want to. As for lighting the lanterns, all but one of them is on a hook (able to be removed and rehung for lighting). This also enables me to remove them when it gets windy or we have heavy rain.

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  4. Came over from Nifty Thrifty to see your lanterns - agree with the above, yours are better. I love the idea of using the pulleys to light them.. Be warned: I just learned on another post that the Mod Podge colored glass will fade in the sun:>(

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  5. That is just lovely. I can just imagine the view at night with the candles lit ...

    :)

    Linda

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    1. ... so happy that you shared with us all at our Great Outdoors link party!

      :)

      Linda

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  6. These are just so wonderful, you've taken a great design and put your special magic on it, really pretty, but then I love everything you do!!!

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  7. What a wonderful look and I bet its just amazing in the evening all lit up!

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  8. These are seriously so cute! and we agree...lit up on a summer night, they're perfect! Thanks for sharing your ideas on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We'll see you next week! -The Sisters

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  10. Love and adore. Better than pottery barn's . You've got more variety and creativity in yours.Awesome.

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  11. You design has so much interest and variety. Those pulleys are pure genius! You will really be enjoying your pergola, ocean view or not...

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  12. Oh that is awesome! I loved that in Pottery Barn
    Sherry

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  13. How COOL! I love this look and think you did a fantastic job of your own. Thanks so much for sharing and joining in on the copy cat challenge!

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    1. My pleasure, thanks for hosting! It was fun to have something to share, I've been a reader for awhile.

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  14. I love this copy cat! :D Pottery Barn is a great source for inspiration, and yours looks better than the catalog because you have the fantastic pulleys with yours!

    Linking from Debbiedoo's,
    Ricki Jill

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  15. I'd say you nailed it! perfect knock-off! coming over from the great outdoors party...

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  16. This is gorgeous! Love, love your copycat!

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  17. Well, I just LOVE you collection of lanterns and such! The pulleys are an amazing addition. Great Job! I saw your post over at Debbie Doos Magazine Copy Cat Challenge. Happy Belated Birthday!

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    1. Hi Kitty, Thanks for the birthday wishes and for coming by!

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  18. Superb looking.. Pinned it! It must be looking spectacular at night

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  19. I love this project and I'm sure your version was a fraction of the cost. Enjoy your beautiful creation.

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  22. OMGosh girl...this looks sooo great. You did a heck of a good job. Love it so much.

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  23. I;ve wanted to do something like this but never thought of hanging like this. I was thinking of one here and there from a tree. This is so relaxing. WOW.

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  24. Love the hanging lanterns, especially the ones hanging from the pulleys! I can imagine how beautiful they will look lit! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. LOVE the lanterns!! FAB interpretation of your inspiration!! Being a fellow Illinois-an IF you figure out how to copy the view, let me know!!

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  26. Your lanterns look AWESOME!!!!
    Congratulations on your pinterest hits!
    I have to organize mine properly, it is so confusing (still, for me).
    I will follow you on Pinterest.
    Cheers,

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  27. What, what an awesomely whimsical space. Perfect knock off. Thank you so much for linking up to our party!
    Karah

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  29. This is amazing! Must look magical at night. Glad to know I can find that great rope at Home Depot.

    Thanks for joining our Outdoors party!

    And I am pinning this!
    Kelly

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  30. That is so awesome!! It has such a fun and whimsical feel to it and we are so glad you shared it with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday! :-)
    Vanessa
    P.S. I'm off to put this on our Facebook page!

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  31. This is absolutely stunning! I picked up a cute little lantern at a garage sale a couple weeks ago for $2! Looks like I'm gonna have to find some more :) Great project! I'd love for you to link up to my first ever linky party, Ta-Da Tuesday :) check it out here !

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  32. This is beautiful!!! (found you from House of Grace)

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  33. It's too HOT in every state to have this...............YIKES!

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    1. It's been over 100 here! The candles that are currently in the lanterns are battery powered. No chance of fire, no messy, melted wax to clean up!

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