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Archives for Plants and Flowers

Easy Tulip Vase Arrangement (yes, REALLY easy)
I love tulips.  I love a good mix of greenery.  Put them together and it's easy to create an arrangment to love.  As spring gets into full swing, take advantage of the beauty of the garden.  Bring in branches and flowers and cheer yourself right out of the winter doldrums. Tulips Are Odd There are a few unusual things about working with ...more»
2009 in Review
2009 has been a very exciting year for me - a year of new beginnings in many ways.  My husband and I moved from Las Vegas to small town Kingman, AZ.  We went from unemployed to both having fulfilling jobs.  However, I found that I was missing my connection to design and to helping people make their homes better, so ...more»
12 Days of Christmas (day 1) – Easy Centerpiece
Cindy and I LOVE Christmas.  We love decorating, baking, the movies, the music, decorating, making gifts, long phone conversations with old friends, entertaining.....and did I mention decorating?  We've decided to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas by sharing an easy project or personal reflection each of the next 12 days, with no 'days off' so we're going straight through to ...more»
Decorating with Winter Flowers and Greens
Christmas is a time for lights, ornaments, packages with pretty ribbon, yummy cookies.  There's also a place for fresh, fragrant, beautiful flowers and greens in your decor and some are particularly identified with winter and the holidays.  FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS The most recognizable holiday flower is the poinsettia.  Red, white or even pink, they are readily available and affordable.  A standard use ...more»
Real vs. Artificial Christmas Tree
For centuries decorated trees have been associated with Christmas.  A live tree, however, was the only option for this time honored tradition until the 1930's when the first artificial tree was introduced.  Now, before breaking out the tree stand and ornaments, consumers must first decide which tree is for them- real or artificial? I put up multiple trees in my home at Christmas and every ...more»
Accessorize with a Plan – part 3a:  Use Flowers in Your Rooms
Continuing from yesterday's post about the use of flowers in the home, I've gathered some photos that show the added excitement using flowers can bring to a room.  While the shape and color of the flower itself is certainly a consideration, the container chosen to display them is perhaps more important.  CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTAINER The width of the neck or opening of ...more»
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