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Christmas Flower Decorations

06 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Daisy Hart, Everyday Design, Guest Posts, The Home

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amaryllis, cactus, christmas, christmas tree, cyclamen, daisy hart, decorations, evergreen, holiday, holly, home, ivy, mistletoe, poinsettias, ribbons, sendflowers, tradition

The time for Christmas celebrations are slowly creeping in. What better way to get into the glorious holiday spirit than by decorating? Decorations turn your home into a more joyful one and simply put, makes the home look better.

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations

The choice of decorating materials could be a little difficult, though. Nowadays, the market offers a huge variety of decorating items. Not only that, but you can also get into some DIY projects and make your own decorations. However, nothing works better than having lots of flowers around the house to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations

It is customary to decorate the interior with flowers and various evergreens. The tradition dates back centuries ago when it was believed that flowers had magical powers. The traditional Christmas flowers are poinsettias, ivy, holly and mistletoe. Equally valued is the Christmas cactus. During the past couple of years, floral arrangements that consist of more ‘unusual’ flowers, such as roses, carnations, etc. have been used as well.

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations

All these floral arrangements and plants are usually woven into garlands, arranged in containers or carried and worn for personal adornment. Christmas flower bouquets include corsages and nosegays.

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations

A very famous and constantly present item in every house is the Christmas wreath. Apart from looking good, it also has a meaning. It is a token of God’s mercy and eternity. When it’s made of evergreen boughs it represents new life and hope and is a symbol of God’s everlasting love. The wreath is the perfect holiday accessory which you can hang at home and at your office. It is most popular as an ornament, hung on the front door as a welcoming sign for all guests. The predominant colors are green and red in order to match the theme of the occasion.

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations
Photo Credit: Pottery Barn

Guest Post: Christmas Flower Decorations

Although there are dozens of options, here are some ideas and tips on how to use flowers in order to create beautiful decoration. Rely on your imagination and experiment in order to create even more:

– Get your florist to create a fun theme. You can ask him/her to use white carnations in order to create snowballs and snowmen.
– Fill the pots in your garden with amaryllis, cyclamen and poinsettias. You can even go as far as to wrap them in festive ribbons and paper.
– If you organize a small Christmas get-together at your place, you can greet all guests at the door by giving them a miniature wreath for them to bring back home and hang wherever they please.
– Flowers can also be used for the purpose of decorating the Christmas tree. You can use either fresh or dried flowers. Both will have an excellent effect on the tree and are way better than the generic plastic and glass toys. You can even fill small vials with fresh (or dried) flowers which are to be hung on the Christmas tree.

Flowers are sure to contribute to a more colorful Christmas by adding a nice touch to your overall decoration. You will be convinced when you see how impressed your guests are.

http://www.sendflowers.org.uk/anniversary-flowers/

Written by Daisy Hart

Flowers to Use for Fall Holidays and Events

10 Saturday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Daisy Hart, Guest Posts, Weddings

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autumn, berries, bouquets, brown, calla lily, daisies, decorations, dried leaves, Fall Holiday Flowers, gardenias, Gloriosa lily, halloween, hydrangeas, peonies, Pumpkin, red astilbe, red roses, reds, ribbon, rye grass, seasons, sunflowers, Table Runner, traditional, twigs, vines, Wedding Flower Ideas, weddings, yellows

There are many wonderful opportunities to use and give away flowers during the fall season. It could be a wedding, pumpkin decorations or simply flower garlands and autumn-themed decorations of our homes for those with a sense of aesthetic. For that reason we are ready to give you some great ideas on how to enjoy preparing a beautiful gift for your friends, family or yourself by pointing out the best fall season flowers and their respective occasions. Thanks to Flower Delivery in the UK for these great ideas!

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers

Wedding Flower Ideas
Although years ago summer was the preferred season for weddings because of its favorable weather and bright, sunny days it is now fall which is becoming increasingly popular due to its particular charm. The best thing about this season are the scents, the vibrant colors and clean, crisp air far removed from the heat and humidity of summer.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: (left) Brides.com (right) Knotforlife.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: The Sweetest Occasion

The best way to go about decorating bouquets and arches of flowers is by combining them with dried leaves and twigs. They will symbolize the change of seasons and will feel more than natural in these environments. Remember yellows, reds and browns are your friends, however you can always combine this with flowers such as daisies, the gorgeous calla lily, hydrangeas, red roses and combinations of berries, rye grass and vines are a great way to combine all of these in a work of art.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Bouquet Centerpieces
Reception tables often need something to keep them good at attracting attention. For that reason bouquet centerpieces are a great way to catch the eye. Add some autumn leaves to the arrangement of flowers since they will be easily available. On the other hand, adding a yellow or brown ribbon also works well. Use your imagination and trust your inner sense of aesthetic beauty when arranging the bouquet for the best results possible.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Western Wedding Flowers

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Pumpkin Decorations
Although these may not be extremely popular in other countries outside North America where Halloween is not celebrated they are a traditional idea and their symbolism as a representation of autumn is well-known. You can carve up pumpkins filling them with fall leaves and flowers in nice bright orange, yellow or red colors. You can use mini calla lilies in red and orange colors or hydrangeas as a nice, classic flower arrangement. These decorations will easily add color to your table and they will spark the autumn mood and lift the spirits.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Eddie Ross

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: (left) Kate’s Place (right) The New York Botanical Garden

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: A Pretty Life

Table Runner Flower Garland
This is a great way to put some color and life on your table by placing such a flower garland running around the whole table. You can use flowers such as the Gerber daisy, orange roses and hypericum berry. You can place those on a wall or arching over a doorway, or even on the table in such a manner which will spark the attention and tease the imagination.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Real Simple

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Love to Know Weddings

Other Flowers You Might Use
You can always use more than what we mentioned here of course, there are plenty of chances to use flowers such as Gloriosa lily, red astilbe, sunflowers, daisies, peonies, gardenias and pretty much anything your heart desires. If you go to a flower shop simply trust your inner feeling on what you’d like to place there for your event. Don’t go traditional even, just do what feels natural to you and be unique!

http://www.flowerdelivery.org.uk/wedding-flowers/

Written by Daisy Hart

Red, White and Blue

03 Tuesday Jul 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Decor Ideas, Events & Parties

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4th of july, barbecue, blue, celebration, decorations, fourth of july, parties, red, summer, white

Wel, the 4th is tomorrow and if the weather permits, thousands of people will be celebrating with the proud colors of red, white and blue. This is the holiday of party galore for sure. I wanted to send you all some inspiration to lift your decor spirits a bit. Here are some great examples of fun decor for a 4th of July party. Enjoy and have a great holiday!

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Children’s Party Ideas

21 Wednesday Dec 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Decor Ideas, Events & Parties

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acme party box company, children, cottage, decorations, favors, hello lucky, invites, kids, parties, toys, woodland

Throwing parties is so much fun. I love hosting so thinking up ways to have people over is always on my mind. Decorating is the best part besides seeing all the smiles on your guests faces. I am sure all you parents out there love bringing fun and sunshine into your children’s lives. What better way to do that than to throw a party for them and all their friends and family? Here are some great items I found from some really cool shops that can help you throw a successful event that is not only fun, but put together as well.

The <a href=”http://www.acmepartybox.com/”>ACME Party Box Company</a> is a cool shop that offers everything you need to throw a happening party. Here are some themes I think are fabulous!

Cottage Floral

Woodland

These prints from The Laughing Elephant will surely give you some inspiration for a theme. They are gorgeous!

Here are some really great invitation designs I came across. They are all adorable and fun.

Whimsy Press

Fine Stationary

Paper Source

Happy Party Planning!

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