Posted on April 18th, 2010 by JoAnne
One of the nicest things about celebrating Earth Day is that you can honor the planet and teach kids about being eco-friendly while having fun!
We’ve got lots of ways to enjoy Earth Day with your kids. Some simply involve downloading kid-friendly activities to do together. You’ll also find suggestions for locating activities at zoos and […]
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Posted on April 12th, 2010 by Corinne
Flowers make the most elegant centerpieces for spring holidays and celebrations. Use this inspiration board to help you create or purchase the best centerpieces for your celebration. Here are descriptions of the arrangements above, some of which include directions on how to create them:
Different sized containers (top, left): You can use miscellaneous containers to […]
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Posted on December 4th, 2009 by JoAnne
Event planner Preston Bailey is truly one of the profession’s geniuses. He can transform huge, empty indoor and outdoor spaces into magical settings of light and grandeur. (The fact that many of his clients have six-figure event budgets helps, of course!) Still, his designs are exquisite.
If you want a visual treat, look at the before-and-after […]
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Posted on October 26th, 2009 by JoAnne
It’s not too late to decorate for Halloween. If you just haven’t had the time to create intricate and labor intensive festive décor, we have a few simple ideas. Here are six very easy to assemble decorations you can put together in no time at all:
Festive votive (from Better Homes and Gardens) Place a large […]
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Posted on October 13th, 2009 by JoAnne
We are always inspired by beautiful creations, and these wedding cakes, created by some amazing bakers, are certainly among the prettiest!
What these fabulous wedding cakes have in common is that through the use of icing color, flower sprays, or the shapes and color of decoration details, they all suggest Fall.
Why not use these gorgeous cakes […]
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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Corinne
Here’s a beautiful inspiration board to suggest great ideas for party decor for any dinner party or other upcoming celebration. All of these talented designers use the rich beautiful colors of fall, plus natural elements that add depth to their designs.
When creating or selecting fall centerpieces and arrangements, choose a variety of colors and elements. […]
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Posted on August 25th, 2009 by Corinne
Here’s an affordable, easy idea, from the Flower Council of Holland, to decorate for any celebration at the office. These pretty arrangements are based on the simple, eco-friendly idea of recycling disposable coffee or beverage cups.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, engagement, or shower, set out several small flower arrangements along the center of the conference […]
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Posted on July 28th, 2009 by JoAnne
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Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Corinne
Photo credits: Yellow-themed floral arrangements (bottom left), by White Poppy florist, and Limonata lemonade bottles in footed trifle bowl (top right) both photographed by Darby Elizabeth photography and posted on Blue Orchid Designs. Sangria by K Sherrie+Company, citrus macarons (center, right) by Bake it Pretty, and yellow place card by Plum Party. Foods shown in […]
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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Corinne
Add fresh floral arrangements to your patriotic party décor—very easily and affordably.
Last year, we showed you how to create a patriotic centerpiece of fruit, flowers, and mini American flags. This year, we’re making an even easier and more cost-effective suggestion for party flowers that are simple to create and simply beautiful.
The arrangements above are […]
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