Friday, August 12, 2011

Friday Finds, Woodland Style: Firefly Lanterns

Fireflies are fluttering about the trees, adding magic to the warm summer nights. Although I've studied these amazing creatures closely and know they're winged beetles, I still daydream that lightning bugs are fairies in disguise. Their soft glow is enchanting. It makes me gloomy that the world's firefly population is dwindling, perhaps because of an abundance of pesticides and artificial light. Firefly.org has suggestions on how to help encourage firefly survival on a local level, but the steps are too new to judge if they're working yet.

I went hiking through the forests of Etsy, searching for a way to treasure their sparkling beauty, even in the dead of winter. These firefly lanterns came twinkling through the woods to illuminate a path.

Firefly Lanterns on Etsy
1. Unique Twist On A Traditional Wedding Bouquet Firefly Lightning Bug Bouquet Lanterns by Bragging Bags

2. Small Firefly Lantern/ Flower Girl Basket Alternative by April Hiler Designs

3. Firefly Latern - Battery Operated Mason Jar by Simply Kacie's Krafts

4. Rustic Outdoor Firefly Lantern Woodland Garden Spring Summer Wedding by Brianna Paige Designs
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15 comments :

  1. DoneneAugust 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I love the way these lights sparkle in the glass and vines. Beautiful!

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  2. ElfReneeAugust 12, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh wow, these are beautiful!

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  3. Kim AKA RabbitDogPrintsAugust 12, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    So beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    So beautiful, enchanting!

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  5. CassyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful lights.


    Cassy from Guitar Made Easy

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  6. Valerie-JaelAugust 13, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful lanterns! Valerie

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  7. SabinaAugust 13, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Your Etsy finds are always so amazing! They always make me want to spend money I don't have.

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  8. Jessica @ COSDesignAugust 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  9. GloriaAugust 14, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I remember being a little girl watching the fireflies seemingly float by me in the hot summer night, we'd put them on our fingers and make pictures midair with the glow before they flew away. So nice to remember, thanks for that.

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  10. Kristy @LoveandblasphemyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love all of those lanterns! Just beautiful!

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  11. Rebecca D. DillonAugust 14, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Love these. The fourth one is my favorite!

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  12. MašaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    magical. stumbled ^^

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  13. Good Girl Gone GreenAugust 16, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    The are beautiful and so magical! Stumbled!

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  14. Mimi NAugust 17, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Oh my goodness, those are wonderful! I love them. Stumbled you.

    ~Mimi

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  15. Mama.Mommy.Mom.August 17, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Mama.Mommy.Mom. Love the idea behind these, especially the flower girl basket style.

    Jamie @ www.mamamommymom.com
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