Archive for March, 2009

Candle Lanterns

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Tara Smith asked: There are many kinds of candle lanterns and they have been around for a long time. Post candle lanterns are one kind and they come in various styles such as pilgrim, onion, and navigation. Many of the candle lanterns from colonial times were made from pierced tin ...

What kind of small animal do you think is feasting on my jack o’lantern?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

I Hanker 4 A Hunk of Cheese asked: My poor jack o' lantern is all deformed now, this is the second year in a row. How can I prevent it in the future?Jamie

Should Chinese Lanterns be bought in over winter?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

ginger asked: Are they frost resident plants? Should I bring them in over winter or would they be better left outside? I have one plant on my balcony with fully grown Lanterns. ThanksThelma

4″ paper lanterns. will christmas lights fit in them?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

sweetpea. asked: like, when you hang them, they have to be on a string of lights. so i was wondering since they're only 4" if i could just string them on white chirstmas lights. would that work? they'd be hung on a cellingGertrude

Why Choose Candle Lanterns For Your Landscape

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Jerry Shepard asked: Candle Lanterns are fast becoming a popular choice of landscape and lightscape designers when they are looking for options to both illuminate and decorate an area. When you are designing your landscape yourself, you will have to answer a number of different questions. The questions of where ...

Moroccan Lanterns - the Hall of the Moroccan Lanterns

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Adeal Benhayoun asked: Your lover leaves too soon, walking away from the intimacy of your Mediterranean parlor and into the hall of Moroccan lanterns. The thrill is not gone, however, and the night is still young.Slowly, without thinking, you follow into the corridor where you have wandered alone a thousand ...

Carving Pumpkins: How to Carve a Traditional Jack-o-lantern

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

anonymous asked: Would you believe that Halloween has been celebrated for over two hundred years? Would you believe that it was celebrated for much longer than that in Ireland? Yes, it's true. This wonderful tradition originated on shores far, far away. And wouldn't you know it, but Ireland didn't even ...

shadow lanterns for children?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

lilguysmum asked: I'm looking for a lamp for my baby's room. It's one of those lights that turn and throw colorful shadows on the walls. What are those lights called, and where can I get one?Monica

Flying Outdoor Fun With a Flying Lantern

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Paula James asked: Try to do your very own research. Check out just what lanterns were used for during early times. You would find out that they have been used for various purposes. Some used these lanterns to light their way when they were traveling from one place to another. ...

How do you dry Chinese Lanterns?

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Mrs Cleavers Beaver asked: I was reading that they are easy to dry and cant find much on the internet, i didnt try all that hard either Do you know the steps to dry them?Lester