Archive for January, 2009

The Pumpkin: Not The Original Jack O’Lantern

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

John Williams asked: Why is the pumpkin always associated with Halloween? When and where did that custom originate? Why is it also called a Jack 0'Lantern? These and other colorful questions will be addressed below. Read on, no matter how you may feel about the color orange.The pumpkin has a ...

How bright are LED wind-up lanterns?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

spanishperson asked: I've seen LED wind-up lanterns for sale. Can anyone give me a description of the level of brightness that they emit? Is there any way to compare their brightness with a xx Watt bulb (for example, do they have the brightness of a 40 Watt bulb, 20 Watt ...

How long does a jack o lantern last?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

thaluvlee1 asked: Once carved how long before it goes "bad"?Wilma

Lighting - Moroccan Lamps & Lanterns

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Hisham Ben Arbi asked: Moroccan home decor allure, charm, grace, seductiveness should be enough adjectives to describe the coastal style of countries occupying the northern & southern side of the Mediterranean Sea where this decorating style originates. Moorish influence, the demands of it’s climate, available materials and maturity over time ...

Happy Halloween VIII – Colorful Halloween Decorations

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Krista QQ(www.123giftfactory.com) asked: The Design Colors used in Halloween Decoration--- Orange is the Themed Color of Halloween  Echoes with "Jack’s Lantern", the color black and orange are traditional colors on the eve of Halloween, and the representatives of black there are black cats, spiders and witches, while the representative of orange ...

Moroccan Furniture - Moroccan Lamps and Moroccan Lanterns

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Adeal Benhayoun asked: Imagine coming home after a long day’s work and slipping into a living room oasis where you’re bathed in soft reds, yellows and oranges while resting on a plush cushion, next to a set of mini palm trees, breathing in the scent of Jasmine incense, listening to ...

Moroccan Style - Tips for Creating Lavish Moroccan Theme Oasis

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

calvdavid asked: With several official languages, Morocco is a crossroad of many cultures and styles.Often used as a source of inspiration for painters, writers and hippies, Morocco can be seen as a captivating oasis. The Moroccan style is now hot in the US, imposing its magic in the exclusive pueblo ...

What was this creepy lantern in the night?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Scott S asked: When i wqas online one time i saw this creepy lantern and i wanted to know what was it?Diane

Does anyone know how to burn a wax lantern candle?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

forever_beautiful_soul asked: We bought it at Target and it is shaped like a pot with a small pillar candle inside. Both the pillar candle and the lantern on the inside are made u of wax. The pillar candle on the inside has a long (5 inch) wick. We are confused ...

Moroccan Furniture & Home Decor - Moroccan Lamps & Lanterns

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Hisham Ben Arbi asked: Moroccan home decor allure, charm, grace, seductiveness should be enough adjectives to describe the coastal style of countries occupying the northern & southern side of the Mediterranean Sea where this decorating style originates. Moorish influence, the demands of it’s climate, available materials and maturity over time ...