1. Plümo - From £20
I love these bamboo lanterns from Plümo. Inside the frame there is a glass tube to protect the candle's flame from the wind and for safety. Just make sure you stash them in the shed when the weather turns wet.
www.plumo.co.uk; 0870 241 3590
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2. Tesco - £7.97 for three
Painted in pastel colours with flowers and butterflies decorating opaque glass panels, these metalframed lanterns are sweetly pretty. Costing less than a tenner, this set of three is great value for money, too.
www.tesco.com; 0800 505 555
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3. Next - £20 for two
If you like everything to be minimal, even where your garden is concerned, then these stylish lanterns from Next are a great buy. The sleek stainless steel frame and clear sheets of glass let out the maximum light.
www.next.co.uk; 08448 448 333
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4. Marks and Spencer - £5
While many lanterns have a folksy edge, this green one is unashamedly modern. It’s great for getting an alfresco glow or for candlelit dinners indoors.
www.marksandspencer.com; 0845 302 1234
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5. Miners - £20
Miners’ lanterns suit country gardens. This one is an oil burner rather than a candle holder, so it’s a traditional way to light up the evenings. Available in a selection of colours.
www.something-shop.com; 020-7430 1516
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6. Graham and Green From - £69
Bring a hint of North Africa to your garden with thisMoroccan lantern. Handmade with stained glass panels, it can be freestanding or hung up.
www.grahamandgreen.com; 0845 130 6622
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7. Cox and Cox - £10 for 10
Made from fire-retardant paper, these little bags are punched with a star design. Just large enough to pop a tea-light candle inside, they will bathe outside spaces in a soft glow.
www.coxandcox.co.uk; 0870 442 4787
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8. Glass bells - £49 for four
Based on the design of a bell, these coloured glass lanterns hang from a small chain. You get four colours per pack, all of which will look beautiful twinkling from a tree or fence post.
www.plantstuff.com; 0870 774 3366
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9. Ikea - £2.99
This steel and glass lantern may be cheap, but it really doesn’t look it. Buy a few and use them together for a sparkling effect. They look pretty lined up along a garden wall.
www.ikea.co.uk; 0845 358 3364
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10. Homebase - £12.99
Place this temple-like lantern in a quiet space to create a feeling of calm and tranquillity. It will look good placed on a table or hanging at the side of a doorway.
www.homebase.co.uk; 0845 077 8888
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5 July 2007, Chosen by: Gemma Hayward
