Tis? the season to be jolly and even if it is not fully here, getting ready for all that festivity and fun does mean you need to start early enough. There is the shopping, the decorating, the rush of getting things done at work just so that you can have a longer vacation and then the traffic. But you know all that hustle and bustle is worth it when the lights finally come on and you sense magic in the air! Without the bright lights, holidays simply feel incomplete. Having already shared with our readers the best DIY string lighting for the festive season, it is time to explore a different direction ? the world of DIY lanterns. Fairy Lanterns DIY ideaLanterns might have found their origin in the serene Japanese homes and lavish palaces centuries ago, but they as much a part of modern day lighting across the world today as your typical pendants and chandeliers. In fact, many contemporary pendants designs draw their inspiration from the classic paper lantern and its enchanting form. From accommodating those series of string lights to setting the mood of the perfect Thanksgiving dinner of Christmas party in the backyard, these magical lights do it all. Time to tap into your crafting skills as you create gorgeous homemade lanterns!Magic of Paper LanternsPaper lanterns are easy enough to craft and yet give any space they adorn an impressive visual appeal. As always, you have a variety of choices here with those in white feeling far more contemporary than ones draped in bright col...