Chinese Paper Lanterns
It is again the time of the year when you might think about having an evening party in the garden whether you are catering for just a few friends or several hundreds people, Chinese paper lanterns could help you decorate, provide light and a very special atmosphere. Some will have to be used with candles, others with bulbs even battery operated ones. If you are thinking of using candle lanterns ensure that they are places in safe places away from children and pets. Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by d’n'c Chinese peper lanterns have a very long history, in fact they are well over 2000 years old. Many of the traditional ones had a bamboo frame although a metal frame is more common these days. Often rice paper was used. The Chinese could also make a...
Real candle Moroccan lanterns
Moroccan furniture and accessories are quite trendy in interior design at the moment, which is not surprising as there are some really beautiful items. If you do not want to change the entire room you can still achieve a lot with a simple Moroccan lanterns. And they are very affordable too. There will be different types, most Moroccan lanterns can be hung on the ceiling but they can also be placed on a table or other surface. There are some that have been converted to electricity and can be used as normal lamps but we will focus here on the ones that require a candle, the so called Moroccan lanterns as they will create the softest and warmest light you can imagine. Many lanterns have the same intricate patterns found in Moroccan architecture and when a candle is...
Paper Lanterns for Weddings
If you are planning a wedding reception, wedding party or a party for any other important event that will take place in the evening in a garden or any other outdoor or indoor venue, you can consider some wonderful paper lanterns to improve the atmosphere. There will be a wide choice, some inspired by Japanese or Chinese culture and style while others will have completely different designs. It will up to you to decide whether you want to go for a main color or unleash your creativity and go for different colors. You will find that many paper lanterns are made to go with light bulbs while others will be candle paper lanterns. While candle lanterns will be more suitable for an outdoor event you will still have to be careful and place them well away from...
Real Candle Lanterns and Sky Lanterns
Candle lanterns are often thought of as a decorative and atmospheric objects but in reality they used to be a necessity as the candle flame had to be protected from wind and rain when outside. Most candle lanterns werebasically a metal box just to protect the candle, any decoration was optional as it was above all an object with a very practical use. You can still find real candle lanterns among the many electric and battery operated versions and are made with different types of material. You can find metal candle lanterns for indoor or outdoor lighting, there are even wedding candle lanterns which can create a stunning effect for any summer evening receptions, with very little effort. While you can buy a candle lantern as a decoration and never use...
