Archive for 'Floral Containers'
Simply Vintage!
This original papier-mâché pumpkin from the 1950’s is my favorite Halloween decoration. My mother-in-law gave it to me a few years ago. She finds the best stuff and knows my style to a tee!
With a few cuttings from your fall garden – here I used dahlias and asclepias – this old pumpkin becomes [...]
Posted: Oct 29, 2009 12:10:41 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Decorations, Fall's Flowers, Floral Containers, How-To's, Table setting.
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Don’t Forget Flowers for the Teacher!
Flowers can help everyone start the new school year off on the right foot. According to research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. “Flowers bring about [...]
Posted: Aug 11, 2009 09:08:06 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, How-To's, Party Ideas, Table setting.
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A 60’s Centerpeace
“If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliché that must have been left behind in the 60s, that’s a problem. Peace and love are eternal.”
John Lennon
“All we are saying is give peace a chance.”
The Beatles
“When the power of love over overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
Jimi Hendrix
To [...]
Posted: Aug 06, 2009 09:08:42 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, How-To's, Party Ideas, Table setting.
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Decades of Birthday Celebrations
Using icons from the decade in which the guest of honor was born, makes decorating fun and easy. Whether it’s the 50’s, 80’s, or 90’s, each decade has its own unique style and vibe. You can also mix it up and highlight the best of each decade throughout the life of the birthday [...]
Posted: Aug 04, 2009 02:08:29 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Party Ideas, Table setting.
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Let’s Go Mets!!
Or Yankees, or Marlins, or whoever your home team might be! It’s easy to honor your favorite team with a few simple flower arrangements using branded items in unexpected ways. If you’re having a few friends over to watch the game, set the mood with these team color coordinated bouquets and everyone will [...]
Posted: Jul 08, 2009 04:07:04 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, How-To's, Party Ideas, Table setting.
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Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
Impress your guests or wow your hostess with the ultimate 4th of July centerpiece – a fresh flower flag!
How To Make A Fresh Flower Flag
This flag can be made in many different sizes.
Choose a container that has a lip of at least one inch all around. Line the container with floral foam, cutting the foam [...]
Posted: Jun 30, 2009 01:06:51 under Celebrations, Centerpieces, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Holidays, How-To's, Party Ideas.
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Spotted: Queen of Spain and a Floral Lei How-To
Erin from Queen of Spain – You’ve Been Spotted! Erin is an award winning journalist, contributing editor, avid blogger and a non-stop On-The-Go Mom. Visit Queen of Spain and tell me what you think!
Erin is definitely an On-the-Go Mom who may be in need of a stay-cation. Below are the step-by-step instructions on how-to make [...]
Posted: Apr 15, 2009 01:04:27 under Celebrations, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Holidays, How-To's, Mother's Day.
Tags: floral lei, How-To's, orchids arrangements
Comments: 1
Spotted: Skimbaco Lifestyle! Every On-the-Go Mom Needs a Cup of Joe
Is there a mom who isn’t an On-the-Go Mom? Whether you are a stay at home mom or have another job too, there never seems to be enough time in the day!
I’m spotting Katja from Skimbaco Lifestyle as today’s On-the-Go Mom. Skimbaco Lifestyle is run by an On-the-Go Mom who provides tips from fashion [...]
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 01:04:54 under Celebrations, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Holidays, How-To's, Mother's Day.
Tags: flowers for mom, gifts for mom, mom on the go, mother's day gifts, traveling mom
Comments: 6
“Bead” Perfect! … Spotted: Confessions of a Craft Addict
Congrats! Mary from Confessions of a Craft Addict, you’ve been spotted as a DIY Mom. I see that beading is just one of your many mediums (I can so relate!), so I thought you would appreciate this stunning beaded vase. It’s really easy to do and a great project to do together with [...]
Posted: Apr 10, 2009 01:04:17 under Celebrations, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Holidays, How-To's, Mother's Day.
Tags: beads vase, crafts, DIY vase, floral vase, Mother's Day
Comments: 4
Spotted: Make and Takes & Get Crafty with Just a Stitch!
You’ve been spotted! Marie from Make and Takes is today’s DIY Mom. This blog is great for the craft lover. Make and Takes showcases creative and fun craft ideas for moms and children everywhere. Visit Makes and Takes and tell me what you think.
I pick up pretty things just about everyday – some things just [...]
Posted: Apr 08, 2009 01:04:02 under Celebrations, Floral Containers, Floral Gifts, Holidays, How-To's, Mother's Day.
Tags: basket, crafting, crafts, floral container, gifting, handcraft, Mother's Day
Comments: 2