Garden candle lanterns make a terrific housewarming gift. When people first move into a home, their thoughts always turn to the interiors. They worry about where to put their stereo speakers, or where to hang paintings or posters. Often, the garden is forgotten entirely.

Help your friends or family members to remember the tranquility and beauty of the outdoors with garden candle lanterns. This is an unusual gift that is both useful, and romantic. Your friends will think of you whenever they relax outside.

Choosing Colors for Garden Candle Lanterns

Before buying your friends garden candle lanterns, find out what their favorite colors for decorating are. For instance, I have a friend whose favorite color is blue. However, when it comes to decorating, she loves warm, amber lights. If I bought her patio lanterns or paper lanterns, I'd want to buy gold or peach ones, instead of blue.

You can also choose colors which are appropriate for different holidays. Holiday-themed lights always make a terrific present. For instance, if you have a friend with a great yard, patio, or pool, give her patriotic lights for the 4th of July, or Halloween luminaria in the fall.