Outdoor Ambience: Soji Modern Solar Lanterns

by jennae on June 19, 2009

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Sooo…it’s been a long while since I was supposed to finish the green patio makeover I started with the Green Room in a Box more than a few weeks ago. I promise I haven’t been procrastinating. I’ve just been agonizing over my accessory choices and waiting for my brand new Nikon D40 digital SLR camera to arrive in the mail so I can take high-quality photos of the finished patio. I’ve finally decided on some pillows and I’m going to pick them up today. They aren’t eco-friendly (I couldn’t find any green outdoor pillows), but they are beautiful. And as soon as I saw these solar soji lanterns, I knew they would be the perfect finishing touch. Too bad they are outside the budget and I don’t feel like waiting for them to ship to me :(

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I have found some solar paper lanterns that I think I’m going to use, but they can’t even compare to the beautiful texture and patterns to be found on these Soji Modern lanterns from Allsop Home & Garden. I love the soft glow they emit, which would be a marked improvement over the harsh, bug-attracting outdoor light we’re using now. And there’s the little benefit that they don’t use any electricity. I just may have to add them to the design later, because I really can’t get them off my mind.

They are big enough to be noticeable at 9″ x 9″, and they’re available in three patterns: Pure White, Pearl Motif (white with white floral pattern) and Mineral Motif (white with grey floral pattern).

And speaking of Green Rooms in a Box, my husband asked me to create a design for a room that I knew would challenge my furniture sourcing and room design skills. You’ll get to see the final result in a few hours…

Why It’s Green:

  • Solar-powered

Price: $39.99/ea.



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Meg T June 20, 2009 at 9:50 pm

gorgeous!! i’ll add it to my “someday” list.

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Tania June 21, 2009 at 9:58 pm

Really gorgeous!!!
Nice Find.

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