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Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 1:37 PM
Set Your Easter Table to Springtime  Break away from traditional baskets and bunnies, and set a table of Robin's Egg Blue. Here flower petals are used to make soft nests for chocolate covered eggs and holiday theme candies. Branches covered in butterflies give it that extra special Springtime look that is soft and subtle, but very memorable. If fun and festive is more your style, try artificial grasses nestled in a small cup, along with colorful springtime plates, and a carefully positioned egg displaying your guests name, for a fun and creative way to welcome family and friends to your holiday table. Whether your holiday plans are traditional and subtle, or fun and festively colorful, Easter is a time for celebrating growth, renewal, and the joy of family and friends. |
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Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 12:58 PM
A Centerpiece to Get Egg-Cited About image: BHG.com Bring Easter to your table in a fun and colorful way with this creative flower and egg centerpiece. Place a large drinking glass or thin vase in the center of a larger vase or wide mouth jar, and stack eggs between the 2 containers for a special effect that makes the eggs appear to be floating with fun and holding the flowers in place. |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:45 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S The holidays are almost over, and packing up the Christmas decorations can sometimes be just as time consuming as deciding how to arrange it all. So how to you preserve that creative spark and recreate the same excitement again next year? Take a photo of your greatest creations and displays, so you will remember exactly how it looked, and what items you used. Then pack that photo along with those items away for next year, so you can bring back memories, and save time re-creating the perfect holiday memory. |
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Posted on Monday, December 26, 2011 2:50 AM
The gifts have been opened, and all that beautiful wrapping paper is now is just a memory to be tossed away. Remember the days when Grandma would collect and save all that left paper to fold and reuse for next year? Grandma had the right idea, but that was before the dawn of paper shredders, and a whole new way of recylcing was born upon us. Take all that used wrapping paper and put it in the shredder, where it can be used for filling of future gifts and even storage of christmas items, protecting them for years to come. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:11 PM
 You hustled, you bustled, you elbowed your way through the stores .... now comes the hard part ... how to wrap all those gifts and still make them as exciting as the gift inside. Dress it in yarn ...... Forget store bought ribbon and bows. Soft and fluffy yarn poms make any gift fun. Or think how beautiful white angora yarn warms up a box, with it's softness like snow. Dress it in fabric .... From silk to remnants, to vintage handkerchiefs and colorful flannel .... the possibilities are endless for making any gift soft, and reusable. Make it colorful ... Make it fun!! The holidays are a time of bright and festive color. Break free of traditional red and green and opt for modern colors like purple, chocolate brown, lime green or fushia. With a little thinking outside the box, you too can create gifts that create excitement, long before the present is even open. Happy Holidays !! |
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Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:06 AM
Christmas Countdown 2011 ... the rush for the perfect gift Are you still struggling to find that perfect gift? Take a bar of scented soap, and remove the outer manufacturer label. Replace it with softly colored wrapping paper, and a handwritten or printed personalized gift tag with a special message from you. Arrange several soaps in a basket or other decorative container. Add a fluffy bath mitt or candle and you are set to be remembered for months to come.  There's nothing better on a cold winter night than sitting by a cozy fire. The only thing better is a great smelling fireplace to make your senses drift. Why not give that feeling to someone special this Holiday season? Give that special someone a homemade fireplace sachet. They're easy and inexpensive to make. Just take a 12 inch square of brown paper, fill it with natural scents like cinnamon stick, dried orange peel, or sandlewood. Wrap and tie with baking twine. A great gift for the person who has everything. For added indulgence, combine this with a bottle of wine and 2 long stem glasses, for a gift that says your worth taking time out for. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:19 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Have alot of gift to wrap this Holiday season? Try selecting a specific color or theme of wrapping paper for each family member, to make gift wrapping easier and more personalized. To wrap something soft like a scarf or pashmina, place a piece of cardboard inside the item so that you have a sturdy structure to help keep its shape and prevent paper from tearing. |
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Posted on Monday, December 05, 2011 12:55 AM
IS YOUR HOME READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Does your home say Festive and Fun, or Forget It and Run? The holidays are a great time to add fun color,creative lighting, and even a bit of whimsy, but overdoing the lighting and decorating festivities can make your home look like a street scene of "Its a Wonderful Life" or National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation". Make your Christmas Curb Appeal say "Come Join Us", especially if your home is currently on the market. Buyers don't want to be blinded by the lights, but instead guided to the "Star" of the block. |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:55 PM
Thanksgiving is just 48 hours away. You've cleaned the house, polished the silver, shined the crystal, and thawed the bird. A sigh of relief that everything is done right? Oops, did you remember to create a welcoming stage for that beautifully cooked dinner? Great dinners start with great conversation. A welcoming table with color and interest, adds to the flavor of any occasion. Think of your favorite restaurant. What it the food, or the atmosphere you remember most? If you said both, you are correct. Exciting however does not need to be expensive or elaborate. Simplicity can be beautiful as well. A simple candle placed in natural elements such as corn kernels or cranberries, is simple yet elegant. Layering your elements with flowers and dried fruits or nuts is also exquisite when done in complementary color schemes. Is bold and outspoken more your style? Try a glass vase filled with coffee beans or chocolate color stones, with bold pink roses. Striking yet again, inexpensive and easy to create. Whatever your style, your color, or your budget, dressing your table is the jewelry that makes your dinner sparkle, and makes a memory that will last long after the last slice of pie is gone. |
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Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:55 PM
Join us for a Special "Treat" as we post "13 Days of Ghostly Creative Tips for your Home" on Facebook each day starting October 19th !! Ghost 1 - October 19th Closet Basket Donations Ghost 2 - October 20th Candle Protectors Ghost 3 - October 21st Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 4 - October 22nd Envelope Funnel Ghost 5 - October 23rd Scratch Free Skillets Ghost 6 - October 24th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 7 - October 25th Stay Put Pants Ghost 8 - October 26th Steamer Storage Bins Ghost 9 - October 27th Fall Decorating Ideas Ghost 10 - October 28th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 11 - October 29th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 12 - October 30th Pantry Organizer Ghost 13 - October 31st Elegant Skeletons Keep checking our Facebook everyday thru Oct 31st, for more "Ghostly Creative Tips for your Home" |
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Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 12:04 AM
 The Holidays are a festive time, filled with twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, and cheerful decorations. It is also a great time of year for introducing a variety of colors into your home, and experiment with colors you might otherwise be shy about adding, to your everyday decor plans.Christmas is more than Traditional Red & Green. Today there are many colors, representing the holiday season. Go "Bold" with Turquoise, Purple, Lime Green or Orange. Maybe you prefer something more "Elegant" like White and Silver, or Chocolate Brown & Gold. There are no limits to joy that color and the holiday season can bring to you and your home. Try something new and exciting this season. You just might find yourself incorporating this color into your decor, the whole year long. |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 11:18 AM
Just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean the life of your pumpkins are over too .... Consider an easy and elegant way to transition your current decorations into the next holiday, and make your Thanksgiving sparkle, while adding interest to your curb appeal. Spray selected pumpkins with a Latex Metallic Gold or Silver paint for striking color and elegance. Next trim with colorful fall leaves or ribbons and you are set to go for making the ordinary into extraordinary, for holiday guests and Fall curb appeal. (Photo courtesy of: Country Living Magazine) |
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