Asked on Nov 14, 2018
How can I complete this Christmas lantern?
by
Wanda oliver
+14
I know I just posted this I thought this would give a better idea this will be probably a nautical Christmas theme on my foyer table with ships ect not sure yet this will be the centerpiece I feel looking like it needs something else on the outside at the very least ?I just hung Santa there not sure about that
Yes you need to add some greenery to it. You need to make it a little festive and then when Christmas is through you can remove the garland and redecorate for every holiday. I have many antique lanterns and decorate them every season and holiday. You can also add a nice neutral bow in the top? Or you can add some Xmas bulbs inside? Pinecones? The list is endless. Her are a few ideas 😊. Good luck.
The lantern is beautiful. I'd put some plain pine garland swirled around backside of table w/ lantern in center and then some nice plain shiny Christmas bulbs in red & green,different sizes in groups & set around by garland. Nothing to over the top so lantern is the focal point.Add some red& white candy canes in a tall clear glass, hang them on inside of glass with hook over the edge/lip of glass Happy Holidays!
If you are doing nautical, how about adding items to do with the sea. Add fishing net, shells, starfish( these can be glitzed up with spray paint if you want). Then add greenery and glass baubles.
Maybe add some beach glass and driftwood with a burlap bow
I’d add glittery starfish, some shells & perhaps some small pieces of drift wood.
This is absolutely adorable! I agree with everyone who's chimed in. Greenery/pinecones and the like are a must for the holiday theme. Then you can 'fill in' with your nautical stuff. Santa is a hoot! If you can find a similar reindeer or elf, that would totally be cool. Then shells or a net, sparkly beach glass or those cute glass 'gems', and a beautiful bow. You're all set to greet your guests.
Maybe you could attach your adorable Santa to greenery at the bottom of the lantern to tie it into the other things you’re going to add. You’re off to a great start!
To keep with the nautical theme...I think the greenery should be sea weed. I was also thinking if you keep the santa, you should add other sea creatures, maybe a mermaid, and dress them in holiday colors or Santa hats.