Paper Artichoke Lantern Centerpieces

Today I'm excited to share gorgeous lighted paper lantern centerpieces that Allison Patrick of Aster + Quail was commissioned to make for the Sing for Hope 2012 Benefit Gala.

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The fundraising event took place last month at Guastavino's in New York City. Sing for Hope is a non-profit organization that makes the arts accessible to all. They connect professional artists with underserved communities by organizing volunteer performances.

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Gala coordinaters asked Allison to design table decor after noticing the artichoke pendant lanterns in her Etsy shop, Aster and Quail.
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Adding hand cut sheet music leaves and strands of battery powered LED lights to each trio of graduated lanterns resulted in a display that married perfectly to the musical occasion.

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Speaking of marrying... I can picture these lights at a wedding reception! 

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Allie opened her shop just two years ago; its success led her to ask talented Elizabeth Van Buren of The Occasionist to collaborate. The shop remains open, but now there is also a lovely Aster + Quail website.

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You might recall other paper lighting Allison has created.... for example, the faceted lamp and starburst pendant. Her newest design, the a spiky pendant lamp below, is composed of overlapping pieces of folded white paper.... such an eye-catching idea from simple materials.

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Allie shares tips on making the artichoke pendant lamp on her blog, The 3Rs.

 Photos of the Sing for Hope 2012 Benefit Gala by Allan Zepeda.