August 13, 2005
Chinese Lanterns
You've been wondering what in the world to do with all your extra Nymania capensis seed pods, right? Well here's the answer. Make them into outdoor lights! The beautiful little Chinese lanterns will cast a warm, romantic glow in the evening hours. The fragrance of jasmine and honeysuckle perfuming the air, romantic adagios laying in the background, these delicate orange-red lanterns festooning the patio, who could ask for more? Especially if you have friends and family or that special someone to enjoy them with you.
If you don't happen to have a Nymania capensis or are short of the pods, this faux lantern with realistic leaves (not sure, maybe grape?) might be a nice substitute. See also the very pretty butterfly lights offered by the same vendor. Makes you almost want to have a garden just to have a place for the lights!