Lanterns, Lombok and My New Home!

It has to be said, I have an addiction to a passion for lanterns! They are such a useful decorating accessory and of course come into their own when candles are lit in the evening. This is the latest in my collection, a beautiful and romantically named 'Seta windlight' from one of my favourite shops Lombok! With the new ethnic vibe appearing in home interiors, Lombok is my first stop for eastern inspired, hand crafted furniture and accessories. From the idyllic Indonesian island of the same name, they bring chic pared down, rustic pieces each infused with a contemporary twist. This season sees carved powder stone accessories; heavenly water hyacinth storage baskets and of course a whole collection of lanterns and wind lights to transport your home to far off exotic shores - SUBLIME!!! In November of last year (2012) we sold our old farmhouse and moved to a brand new house (more pictures/details to follow!) and we are having great fun unpacking and decorating! Here are a few photo's of our home and of course my new lantern.

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the kitchen: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle (I have left the Lombok wrapping on the candle as it went so well with the linen table runner!

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the kitchen: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle the dining chairs are Henriksdal in Gobo white with oak frame from Ikea and the paper floor lanterns are from Homebase

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the kitchen: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle 

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the kitchen: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too the white glass vase is from Homebase "Oslo" collection and the tripod metal table lamp with linen shade is from Dunelm Mill 

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too the white corner sofa is the Ektorp in Blekinge white from Ikea and the faux leather magazine holder is from John Lewis

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too the white corner sofa is the Ektorp in Blekinge white from Ikea and the faux leather magazine holder is from John Lewis (we haven't yet unpacked any pictures or artworks hence the bare walls!)

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too the white corner sofa is the Ektorp in Blekinge white from Ikea and the faux leather magazine holder is from John Lewis

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the living room: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too the grey wash willow log basket is from The Sack Store

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle too, I love the contrast between the shiny metal and the antique grain chest at the foot of our bed!

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle  we have used seagrass flooring in the bedrooms and living room with sisal on the stairs

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle  the rococo style mirror is from The Sack Store (shown here in previous home)the carpet is a seagrass ("Seagrass Superior" code 2106 from Alternative Flooring Company and treated with a Scotchgard stain inhibitor)

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle   

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle  the bed is painted in Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle  the carpet is a seagrass ("Seagrass Superior" code 2106 from Alternative Flooring Company and treated with a Scotchgard stain inhibitor), our dressing room and living room with sisal on the stairs

Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the master bedroom suite: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle  the carpet is a seagrass ("Seagrass Superior" code 2106 from Alternative Flooring Company and treated with a Scotchgard stain inhibitor), the master dressing room and living room

 Above image: The Paper Mulberry - our new home - the family bathroom: 'Seta Windlight' lantern from Lombok and Ivory Pillar candle the little white dish is filled with green tea leaves as they add a pretty 'spa' perfume to the bathroom - an alternative pot pourri & the Phalaenopsis orchid is another of my new obsessions!

Here is my wishlist of other goodies from Lombok!

Above images: all Lombok

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With warmest wishes