September 23rd, 2010

Today is the first day of autumn and while the weather may not be much of an indicator just yet, it is time to start getting ready for all of the things that autumn has to offer. Planning weekend trips to those areas of the country with beautiful autumn foliage should begin as well as how to spend those nice, cool evenings that are already creeping in. With these trips out on the weekends to see all that the UK has to offer while the weather is wonderful, consider sky lanterns as a way to cap off those days.

Whether staying in bed and breakfasts or taking the camper out for a few weekend trips before it gets stored for the winter, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the offerings of the small villages that dot the landscape of England. Each weekend offers its own unique opportunities for beauty and adventure and the crisp evenings make for more comfortable sky lantern launches. On top of this, a crisp evening actually makes the lantern’s flight a little more dramatic, with the cooler outside air causing the lantern to be ready to launch a little more quickly and the launch itself is a little more exciting as well. Between the comfort and the great sky lantern launch opportunities a weekend visit to the country offers, start planning now!

There are a number of excellent sky lantern choices available for all of the planned autumn exploits. From the traditional Chinese lanterns that we offer in both white and a wide array of colours to the festive and thoroughly appropriate for autumn pumpkin lanterns that are available on a limited basis, there is the perfect lantern for any person’s tastes. NightSkyLanterns.co.uk also sells lantern accessories and other items as well. From disposable lighters that eliminate the need to remember and seek out a flame source prior to launch to sharpie markers to write big, bold messages on the lanterns themselves, we have everything necessary for a fun sky lantern launch.

As well as all the lantern and lantern accessories, that is not the end of what is available on our site for autumn. Floating lanterns are a perfect, serene addition to any sky lantern launch. Launch sky lanterns and then set a number of floating paper lanterns into any body of water and watch them illuminate the water as they float away with the current. If there is no body of water available, we also carry a selection of candle bags. These bags are made of bio degradable but non flammable paper and can be reused. They are available in a number of colours and designs and can be shipped with or without tea candles.

Whatever your preference is, there is a great option for you available as you begin to enjoy another wonderful UK autumn. From sky lanterns and beyond, NightSkyLanterns.co.uk is the place to shop for all your seasonal party needs.

Sky lanterns were used for centuries for warfare and in times of peace for celebrating and prayer. Today, although sky lanterns have evolved and improved, they are still used for celebrating and having a lot of fun. In the UK sky lantern use is getting even more popular. They are used for festivals, business openings, to celebrate a special occasion or simply for fun. The uses for flying lanterns are limited only to your imagination. Because of this, you never know when the perfect occasion to use these Chinese lanterns may come up so it is advisable to always keep some flying lanterns and accompanying accessories on hand for impromptu celebrations.

NightSkyLanterns is dedicated to providing the best quality flying lanterns on the market today so do not be fooled by imitators. All our Chinese lanterns are made with quality materials with the finest workmanship. All our products are environmentally friendly also. They are biodegradable and are 100% wire free. This means they are safe for animals and will degrade quickly when exposed to the elements. Each of the flying lanterns is individually wrapped so will last a long time and will store easily. They are compact so won’t take up a lot of room and you will have some available whenever you may need them.

Traditional sky lanterns in white are appropriate for just about any occasion. You can use them alone or pair them with other colours. You can even scatter them amongst novelty flying lanterns such as pumpkin flying lanterns for Halloween. With the addition of a sharpie marker you can customise the flying lanterns so that you can write messages, names, sayings, poems, drawing or more to suit any occasion. You can purchase individual traditional white flying lanterns or in packs from six through two hundred lanterns. Keeping some on hand will ensure availability when needed.

Another staple in sky lanterns should be the coloured flying lanterns. You can choose red, yellow, orange, pink, blue and white coloured lanterns and get a single colour or a lot of mixed colours. Similarly to the white traditional sky lanterns, you can purchase coloured lanterns individually or in lots of six through forty eight and can keep them on hand for when you have the opportunity to use them.

Novelty sky lanterns can be used for specific holidays or simply to accent other lanterns. You can use heart shaped sky lanterns or smiley face flying lanterns for many different occasions. Or you can stock up on holiday specific flying lanterns to be sure you have them for holiday get togethers.

Having a great mix of flying lanterns on hand will ensure you are prepared for any occasion. You will always have a way to entertain guests even at the last minute. In addition to sky lanterns, though, make sure you have some stock of accessories such as ice fountains, garden candle bags, glow sticks and bio dove balloons. Keeping a few of each items on hand will allow you to pull together a party quickly and have the best in entertainment even at a moment’s notice.

Today is a great day for a bit of culture in London today. It is the first day of a two day London Open House weekend. The way it works is hundreds of buildings across London and surrounding areas will open their doors to the public for free. You have a chance to see historical buildings that have contributed to the incredible architecture that London has to offer. This is a great day to get some culture and look at the beautiful architecture that makes up some of London’s most famous structures. You can have a great day all for free then continue the day with an evening of sky lantern launching.

Today and Sunday hundreds of buildings have free admission so the public can experience the architecture of the city. There are over 700areas participating. Some include walking architecture tours, architecture discussions or bicycling tours. Admission is free and you can get a PDF of all the buildings available or use modern technology to get around. There is even an iPhone application specifically designed to give you all the information you need about London Open House weekend including what buildings that are participating are nearest to you. Continuing the culture of the day, you can tap into some ancient culture with a modern twist by ending the evening with a launch of sky lanterns.

Sky lanterns have been used for a long time and are rich in history. They have become a staple within London and the UK as a way to celebrate and have fun. Chinese sky lanterns were used during times of warfare in ancient times and then as vehicles for prayer and celebratory items in peace time. Today flying lanterns are used similarly as to those used during peacetime. The design of flying lanterns has not changed much but there have been some improvements. In addition to the classic sky lanterns such as traditional white flying lanterns, that will go perfectly with the classic architecture found in the buildings during Open House in London, you can also use novelty sky lanterns to flow with the more modern architectural findings.

At NightSkyLanterns we have even created the most eco friendly series of products available on the market today. Where most flying lanterns available today contain wire making them hazardous to wildlife and livestock, NightSkyLanterns offers the first full range of flying lanterns that are completely wire free, making then not only biodegradable and save for the environment but safe for animals that may come across them when they fall to the ground also.

London Open House is a great time to soak up the culture that London has to offer. You can peruse hundreds of buildings that have made a mark on architectural history from classic architectural examples to modern architecture. You get all of this for free. This two day even should not be missed. In keeping with the culture of the day, go home and recount the day, relating your favourite buildings amid launching a variety of sky lanterns.