Light a Lantern Blog

Top 10 DIY Baby Shower Decor Ideas on a Budget

May 11, 2015
Welcoming a new baby into the world is as good a reason to celebrate as any and a baby shower is a great way to bring friends and family together to spoil the mum-to-be with gifts, love and attention. If you're planning a baby shower, we've put together some fabulous...

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10 Halloween-Inspired Decor Ideas & Kids' Craft Projects

October 13, 2014
It's almost Halloween! While it's not such a big deal in South Africa, we think it should be! It's a fun, family-oriented holiday that offers the chance for you to get silly with your kids. So this year, instead of switching all the lights off and pretending you're not home...

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Getting Creative With Balloons: Party Decor Inspiration

September 22, 2014
Winter is over, which means that party season is upon us.  If you’re planning on throwing a party in the near future, you'll enjoy these simple and inexpensive decorating ideas to add some easy flair to your bash. There's so much you can do with balloons, and it's no surprise that...

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Paper Decorations - Getting Creative With Tissue Pom-Poms

September 09, 2014
When it comes to party planning and decor design, you don't have to be a designer to create something beautiful. Nor do you need a massive budget. All it takes is a little creativity, to stretch your money and make an eye-catching setting for your event.  That's where paper party...

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Paper Decorations: Getting Creative With Paper Garlands

September 09, 2014
It's no secret that we love paper decorations. And what's not to love? They're so easy to use, quick to assemble and they're re-usable. You can haul them out and re-use them for dozens of different parties in dozens of different ways. Best of all, paper decorations are extremely cost-effective,...

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Using Paper Lanterns In Your Baby's Nursery Decor

July 07, 2014
Planning your baby's nursery decor is a fun, exciting thing to do in preparation for his or her arrival. Your baby room decor doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate to be beautiful - having babies is expensive, decorating your nursery needn't be. Here are our favourite ideas and inspirational photos...

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5 Ways To Use Paper Lanterns In Your Home Decor

June 12, 2014
Paper lanterns make great party decor. If you've used them before, you'll know it's really hard to bring yourself to take down the lanterns and pack them away. So we put together a list of a few ways you can bring paper lanterns into your home decor, so you can...

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