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Solar Lantern - Perfect for Outdoor Staging

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Home Stager with Home Stage Home West Linn #3853

During the summer months when more outdoor living spaces are being shown, wouldn't it be nice to have some atmospheric lighting as well?  Maybe something decorative that wouldn't require electricity so it could be highlighted anywhere on your deck or yard?  I found a gorgeous outdoor lantern that I adore!  It has a solar panel with a built-in battery on the top.  You simply hang it anywhere in your garden and let the natural light power it up.  At dusk it comes on automatically and glows for several hours.  Now your potential buyers can return to a property at night and see the entertaining potential.  No timers or electricity required.  Brilliant!

                                             DAY                                                                         NIGHT

Lantern at Night

Completely weather-resistent

Comes in 3 different metallic colors and a teardrop shape as well

Retails between $19 and $27

Check it out at gardenbasket.com

 

Janelle Fisher, Instinctive Staging & Design, Seattle Wa.
Instinctive Staging & Design, LLC - Seattle, WA

Kate,  These are beautiful.  I love them.  Thanks for the great tip.

Jul 07, 2009 02:24 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kate -- these are really fun and what a great idea to use it in a staged property to highlight the entertainment areas.  Thanks for sharing the photos too.

Jul 07, 2009 05:44 PM
Kathy Alexander
GreatStages Home Staging and Redesign - Vancouver, WA
Home Stager Camas WA, Home Staging Southwest WA

Kate, what a great idea! I want some for my  house!

Jul 08, 2009 07:52 AM
Michelle Molinari
FEATURE THIS... Real Estate Staging & Interior Decor - Lafayette, LA
Feature This Real, Estate Staging & Curb Appeal Concepts

Excellent tip! I want three of every color!

~Michelle

Jul 08, 2009 10:20 AM
Kate Jahnson
Home Stage Home - West Linn, OR
Home Stager

Janelle ~ Thank you.  I love them too. 

Maureen and Kathy ~ Hi!  These were sent out of Eugene so I literally received them the day after I online ordered.  I fyou need outdoor ambience quick, these are a good bet.  Easy assembly too.

Michelle ~ Check out the teardrop shape as well.  The metallic colors are super cool.  Glad you liked this.

Jul 09, 2009 01:56 PM
Annie Pinsker-Brown
Stage to Sell - LA Home Staging - Los Angeles, CA
Stage to Sell, Los Angeles Home Stager

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

Jul 10, 2009 03:11 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

These look really neat.  Great for lighting those dark corners of backyards.

Jul 11, 2009 04:39 PM
Kate Jahnson
Home Stage Home - West Linn, OR
Home Stager

Thanks for visiting Annie and Cindy.  We had a little rain storm here in Oregon and the lanterns went un-fazed.  They're terrific!

Jul 12, 2009 02:24 PM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

I love them!  Do they get enough light when it's under the eaves to still shine brightly at night?

Jul 19, 2009 05:16 PM
Kate Jahnson
Home Stage Home - West Linn, OR
Home Stager

Hi Margaret ~ The lights shine the brightest if the solar panels on top have a few hours of direct sun on them.  They still give a beautiful glow however even wihout direct sun on the solar panels.  Thanks for your question!

Jul 20, 2009 08:06 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Kate,  Great energy saver, mood creator and offers a subtle nudge to explore a space without having to turn on a bright light.   Gloria

Oct 25, 2009 02:29 PM
Kate Jahnson
Home Stage Home - West Linn, OR
Home Stager

Gloria ~ Thanks for stopping by.  I just packed up my lanterns for the winter :(

Oct 29, 2009 10:46 AM
Kim Dillon
Creative Eye Home Staging - West Chester, PA

These are just beautiful.  Too bad I didn't see this before the snow storm we are getting today!

Dec 18, 2009 11:04 PM