Paper Lanterns UK Blog

Pastel shades inspired by Pantone Colours of the Year

Pastel shades inspired by Pantone Colours of the Year

25/04/2016
This time of year is the beginning of the wedding season and we are busy supplying paper lanterns to wedding venues all over the country. What are the trends for this summer’s weddings?We like to look at the Pantone colour of the year for inspiration and this year they have chosen two lovely pastel shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity (http://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2016) which blend together to produce a range of soft rose-blue-lilac shades. If you are inspired by these gentle shades then our pink, lavender and arctic blue paper lanterns will look perfect together.You have the choice of...
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Spring Celebrations

Spring Celebrations

20/03/2016
It’s nearly Easter, the daffodils are out and the days are getting longer. The signs of spring are everywhere and for us this is the start of the wedding season - a great time for families and friends to get together and celebrate. And nowadays there are so many places to celebrate a wedding from the village hall, to a marquee in the garden or a grand country house hotel.At Paper Lanterns UK we enjoy working with wedding planners, marquee companies and wedding venues supplying the perfect combination of paper lanterns in different sizes in a wide range of colours. The choice of colour is very ...
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Paper Lanterns UK is featured on BBC2’s Great Interior Design Challenge 2016

Paper Lanterns UK is featured on BBC2’s Great Interior Design Challenge 2016

26/02/2016
We were sworn to secrecy when a customer who was being filmed for the BBC2 Great Interior Design Challenge 2016 contacted us to order three white paper lanterns for a Japanese inspired makeover for a girl’s bedroom.We have waited many months to spot how the paper lanterns were used and were delighted to see them on a video clip on the BBC2 website (http://bbc.in/1TBhIHs)Anne used three different shaped white paper lanterns – a traditional round globe, a teardrop and one we like to call Saturn. You can find all our white paper lanterns here: White Paper Lanterns.Anne has made it through to the ...
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Celebrating the Year of the Monkey

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey

13/01/2016
February 8th marks the start of the Chinese New Year and communities around the world will be celebrating the Year of the Monkey with street parades, festivals and parties. Based on the lunar and solar calendars, the actual date of Chinese New Year varies, but always falls between late January and mid-February.In China this means a whole week’s holiday but for us there are events all around the UK in all the major cities.London hosts the biggest parade in the world outside China on Sunday February 14th, beginning at 10.00 am on Charing Cross Road with Dragon and Lion Dances. There are events a...
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Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas Everyone

02/12/2015
Who would believe it is 30 years since Shakin’ Stevens had a Christmas No. 1 in the UK singles chart with “Merry Christmas Everyone”? And it is still a firm favourite on the radio and TV every year. As November comes to an end and temperatures drop, thoughts are turning to the festive season.Window displays have taken on a sparkle and the high streets are lit up with their traditional decorations. Well-known retail brands have already launched their Christmas-themed television adverts and everywhere plans are afoot for carol services, office parties, family celebrations and big public events. ...
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Decorate your party with Halloween Paper Lanterns

Decorate your party with Halloween Paper Lanterns

20/10/2015
It’s already that time of year, when we decorate our homes with scary Halloween decorations. Here are our fantastic paper lanterns – witches, pumpkins and bats. Find the whole collection here: http://www.paperlanternsuk.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65 The witches and bats are 12” in diameter and the pumpkin is 16”. Of course you can use them again and again and if the weather is good on the night hang a few up outside lit up with our battery operated LED lights.If you are planning to have a Halloween party here are some simple and spooky games you can use to keep the children happ...
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