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 August 11th, 2009 by Corinne
Here’s a little bit of extra help for the end of the summer celebrations that you already may be planning. All of these adorable and free printables, created by talented designers, will make great additions to your dinner party, birthday celebration, engagement party, or any other special gathering with friends and family.
It’s easy to get […]
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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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Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Corinne
Just as recent clothing trends have shown brighter colors, party and home décor trends reflect the bright colors of the season–and particularly, bright yellow. Whether you’re having guests over for appetizers, cocktails, dinner, or gourmet desserts, beautiful decorations or flowers always add an extra special touch.
Decorations and floral arrangements can be affordable […]
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Posted on May 4th, 2009 by JoAnne
When Corinne and I went to the Dining by Design show several weeks ago, we both noticed that among the fresh ways designers created beautiful dining spaces was to include flowering branches in their displays.
Often, flowers appeared on the tables, as well. But branches on a sideboard or on the perimeter of the table setting […]
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Posted on April 12th, 2009 by JoAnne
Today was really great–family and dear friends over for Easter dinner. Everything turned out well, and we had a wonderful time.
However, I must confess, preparing the table décor gave me a couple of hours of sheer, zoned-out fun. Here’s what I learned while creating my first jelly-bean-lined vases–bordered with Peeps–to hold fresh, pink tulips:
1) I […]
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Posted on April 7th, 2009 by Corinne
While hunting for table setting ideas for Easter I came across these beautiful photos recently uploaded by Tracy, a designer and a member of flickr.com. Tracy designs gift tags, necklaces, and party decorations in her online store called, Tied Up Memories.
Tracy’s design serves as a great inspiration for anyone who is planning to this spring. […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2009 by JoAnne
Today is the one-year anniversary of a post on this blog about the gorgeous and eco-friendly centerpiece (above, left) that I won at a luncheon to benefit the Henry Viscardi School, in Albertson, New York, a model program that enables those with disabilities to learn, achieve, and follow their dreams.
The centerpiece that I was thrilled […]
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Posted on April 1st, 2009 by JoAnne
On Saturday, Corinne and I enjoyed attending the Dining by Design show in NYC. The show, part of a multi-city fundraising initiative, is sponsored by DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS). For the New York show, a number of wonderfully talented designers, plus students from top NYC design schools, created dining installations–tables and room decor–that […]
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