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Category Archives: Holiday Decorations
DIY Mother’s Day Craft: How to Make a Floral Hot Air Balloon for Mom
Mom does so much for the family throughout the year: No matter how long her to-do list is, you know you can always count on her for anything. Because she means so much, let her sit back and enjoy herself … Continue reading
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Show Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Some TLC
How to Make Your Valentines Flowers Last Most of us look forward to feeling special and loved on Valentine’s Day, and of course receiving Valentine flowers is the perfect way to know you are adored! Flowers represent love in many … Continue reading
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Great New Year Decor Ideas!
Ring In The New Year With Style! Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for a few close friends or going all out to ring in the New Year you’ll want to have party décor that will set the mood. If … Continue reading
How to Make Your Own Homemade Christmas Wreaths
One of my favorite traditions during the Holiday season is taking a day to decorate the house. While it may feel like a chore for some, I have always enjoyed putting a lot of creativity and effort into my décor … Continue reading
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How To Create An Autumn Leaf Table Runner
Thanksgiving is slowly approaching and what is better than an inexpensive, easy and creative autumn leaf table runner? Your friends and family will feel as if they are sitting right in your backyard. Try it out and remember, just have fun … Continue reading
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Create Festive Floral Place Settings
Creating a decorative detail on each dinner plate is an easy and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table. You don’t necessarily need to add a place card, especially if your family is a “first at … Continue reading
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Have a Beach Inspired Thanksgiving!
While many of us associate Thanksgiving with crisp cold air, berried branches, turning foliage, and chrysanthemums, not everyone has to go over the river and through the woods to get to grandmother’s house. Some just take a barefoot stroll along … Continue reading
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Sweet M&M Halloween Table Centerpiece
Halloween is a great opportunity to have some creative fun! Make it sweet and simple with this easy M&M Halloween Table Centerpiece craft. Here’s a quick centerpiece idea for your Halloween festivities… I love the purple, lime green, orange and … Continue reading
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Make Your Own Spooky Spider Tree Halloween Centerpiece
Here’s a “spider tree” that is very simple to make and will look great in a picture window, on a table in the foyer or as a centerpiece for a Halloween party. Begin making your own spooky spider tree Halloween … Continue reading
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Make a Fun Candy Corn Inspired Centerpiece
From now until the end of the year is a crafters dream. From Halloween through Thanksgiving and right into the holiday season, there are more reasons to decorate and create than any other time of the year. Make a fun … Continue reading
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Vintage Halloween Centerpiece
Vintage Halloween Pumpkin Give your table a vintage makeover with this vintage Halloween centerpiece. 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 … Continue reading
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How to Make Halloween Centerpieces
Halloween is arguably the most DIY friendly holiday. Between costumes for kids and adults, décor and spooky-inspired parties, the options are endless! DIY Halloween Candy Vase Personally, I love the purple, lime green, orange and black combination for the … Continue reading
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Celebrate Love Note Day This September!
Note Ideas For Love Note Day! The month of September continues to fly by, but I wanted to take a moment and share one of the sweetest holidays I have ever heard of! Love Note Day falls annually on the … Continue reading
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Our Pet Loving Mom: Wendy from Paw Luxury
Spotted! I’m so excited to share with you one last mom! Wendy from Paw Luxury is a Pet Loving Mom! How cute is this super creative floral arrangement? Phil, one of the talented designers at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, has been revisiting a … Continue reading
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Create Fun and Simple Easter Decorations
You can create simple Easter decorations that are simply beautiful and inexpensive by using seasonal flowers and repurposing hard goods that you already have around your house or from other holidays. Easter Tree Making simple Easter decorations couldn’t be easier! Take … Continue reading
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Host The Perfect Irish Dinner Party
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! A six-pack and a potato please! Whether you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or throwing a fun Irish dinner party, I have the perfect touches to make it special. Of course with a name like McCann-Mulligan … Continue reading
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Prepare A Traditional Irish Breakfast
Top of The Mornin’ Tea & Scones March 17th is a grand day and what better way to start the day than with a traditional irish breakfast of a plate of hot homemade scones and a cup of irish tea? … Continue reading
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Learn about Shabbat, A Jewish Holiday
Celebrate Shabbat! Recently, I was told that this Friday, March 5th, the Jewish holiday of Shabbat will be celebrated across America and Canada. For those of you who don’t know what the holiday Shabbat is, take a moment to read … Continue reading
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Give A Personalized Wreath
Inspired by the ancient tradition of featuring a different floral arrangement in front of a home to identify the family and profession of the resident, I created these one of a kind designs. These are the kind of arrangements that … Continue reading
Tips and Ideas For Creating Your Own Wreath
Here are a few basic tips and ideas for creating your own wreaths either as a gift to yourself or for a friend. TRANSFORMED BARGAIN WREATHS Keep your eyes open for bargains with possibilities. I always check out the clearance … Continue reading
Great Holiday Flower Tree Ideas
The Christmas tree market was born in 1851 when Catskill farmer, Mark Carr, hauled two ox sleds of evergreens into New York City and sold them. By 1900, one in five American families had a Christmas tree, and 20 years … Continue reading
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Chinese New Year – 2010 the Year of the Tiger
Celebrate Chinese New Year! The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the New Moon. This year, the year of the tiger, the Chinese New Year falls on February 14th – Valentine’s Day! So even if you’re not … Continue reading
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Grandparents Day
The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of the lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to … Continue reading
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4th of July Floral Arrangement – MADE IN THE USA!
When decorating for the 4th of July, a red, white, and blue theme is a “no-brainer”! Take your patriotism a step further and use vases and flowers that are all made right here in the good ol’ US of A. … Continue reading
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DIY Vase – Bring on the Bling!
Here’s a pretty project for a cold winter’s day. Add a little sparkle to someone’s day and create a dazzling arrangement using a glass, some beads, and fresh flowers. Take this initial idea and make it your own. These vases … Continue reading
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