Friday, August 15, 2008

Firefly Light

I love this simple, easy light solution. Reminds me of childhood days of catching fireflies in a jar. Oh, and guess what? It's Friday! I took the day off and have friends visiting - can't wait! I'm frantically cleaning and then will be busy throughout the day. I'll be sure to catch up with you guys this weekend!

(image via We heart it)

49 comments:

  1. CindyAugust 15, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    i love it and it's more humane. i still feel guilty about catching fireflies and putting them in a jar. have fun with your visitors!

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  2. VictoriaAugust 15, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Great lighting fixtures, and yes it does remind me of childhood days catching fireflies in a jar, and also of my Aunt Hatties country home by the Chesapeake bay.

    Have a great time relaxing and visiting with your friends!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    ooooh, a day off cleaning sounds (surprisingly) quite fun.
    Have fun with your friends!!

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  4. UnknownAugust 15, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    The lightings cute! Simle and classy too. We have fireflies here ..the real ones, though I have not seen them yet.
    Woo..cleaning, when you come over, make sure you give me 1 week advance notice for the cleaning and scrubbing hahaha..have a great weekend :D

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  5. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    I love, love these! Whenever I see them I always envision them hanging from my patio umbrella...but I'm never sure where else I could rig them up in my house.

    Have fun with your friends!

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  6. JudeAugust 15, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    Inventive, eclectic, practical. I love this! It would be great to see a larger grouping more like a chandelier.

    Have a great weekend!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    love this photo + idea! have a great weekend!

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  8. jaeAugust 15, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Wish we had fireflies! Have a great weekend with your friends.

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  9. KarenAugust 15, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    A day off and visitors sounds great! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  10. CourtneyAugust 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM

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  11. CourtneyAugust 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    Have a lovely lovely weekend and thanks for the beautiful photo!!

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  12. JanAugust 15, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    That look is so me. I love the bug story too.

    Have a great weekend and get lots done. Bye Pleasie. Find some finds too. :)

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  13. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    So cool and so definitely fire-fly-ish!

    Have an awesome three day weekend!

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  14. Krissy | Paper SchmaperAugust 15, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    Have a great weekend having fun with friends :)

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  15. naphtali August 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    I LOVE this!! It makes me want to be in a cabin :: oh how that sounds like a fun idea for this weekend. Have fun with your friends!

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  16. Mrs.FrenchAugust 15, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    pure sweetness...conjures up the same memories.

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  17. CamilleAugust 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Enjoy your day off! The mason jars are fantastic...thinking of where to do this in my house. I loved catching fireflys as a child.

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  18. Laura @ the shorehouse.August 15, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    A day off...Ahhhh...

    By the way I am totally in love your current love "Rolling with the Punches" merit badge!! I think I earned one (or three) this week. :-)

    I'm glad you liked my new header...and can't believe how quickly you noticed!

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  19. aimeeAugust 15, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    super clever! what a great lighting idea. i know all about those bouts of frantic cleaning before company arrives! i save it all for the last minute! enjoy your visit with your friends, and your newly cleaned place :)

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  20. littlebyrdAugust 15, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    Love the simple lantern look of it! It is perfect.

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  21. littlebyrdAugust 15, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    AND: Have fun with your friends!

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  22. JuliaAugust 15, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend, Diana :) I loved this image you posted! It's a perfect summery picture!

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  23. Sara ChristineAugust 15, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Genius! Would look so pretty on a covered porch. Have a great weekend! :)

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  24. robin ann mcintoshAugust 15, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    beautiful! i agree with sara christine, definitely porch lighting material. have a great day playing hooky : )

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  25. Gill - That British WomanAugust 15, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    I have never ever seen a fire fly........

    Gill from Canada

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  26. AlyssaAugust 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    So delightful! I love this idea:) Thanks for sharing.

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  27. DiannaAugust 15, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    love, love, love these lights! so nostalgic and interesting elements for any home. great find! have a great weekend!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Love this idea! Enjoy your weekend with your friends, Diana.

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  29. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateAugust 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    Love those lights!

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  30. deeAugust 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    This is so freakin' cool!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    Ahh, cool lights.
    We were out catching fireflies in jars a couple of nights ago.

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  32. Denise KigganAugust 16, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    I love this idea. Would love to pluck up courage and try it in my home!

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  33. Project EcoartAugust 16, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Love this isdea. Please share more great ideas. I need all I can get since I am opening a retail store :)

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  34. heidiAugust 16, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    what a faboo idea!!!!

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  35. Jessie CacciolaAugust 16, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    i LOVE this! hope you had a great week! xo

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  36. SandraReeAugust 16, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    That's a favorite childhood memory, fireflies! What a sweet idea this is, you come up with some very creative finds. A very wise daughter said to me one time, "Mom why do we clean before company comes.. when we really need to after they leave!" :D

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  37. HilaAugust 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    This is such a great idea! It looks so warm and inviting.

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  38. Sarah's Fab DayAugust 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    This is one of my favorites, I love it.

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  39. Hey HarrietAugust 18, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    I've never seen fireflies :(
    But I love those lights :)

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  40. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Great use of jars one might normally throw away. We really have to reuse our disgarded items.

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  41. kateAugust 18, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Oh these are fantastic!! If only I was handy and I could make myself some!

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  42. Julie @ Belle Maison August 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    oh my! these are fantastic! simple yet so cool and interesting

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  43. TIGAugust 18, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    Was off Friday as well, and it was really lovely to have an extra day in the sun -- these lights are charming!

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  44. VanaAugust 18, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    so dreamily....i love them!

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  45. CraveAugust 18, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    oh i love this! i actually have a tear out of a photo very similar on my inspiration board...very cool!

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  46. Bonbon OiseauAugust 19, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    love this idea!!!

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  47. UnknownAugust 20, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    now this gives me an idea....

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  48. Design ScoutingAugust 23, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    I love this! happy weekend!

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  49. JLC StudioSeptember 8, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    So fun!

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