Sunday, December 02, 2007

Don't Forget the Poinsettia as a Table Centerpiece








Poinsettia Centerpiece


Put a pretty plant in a special container

Don't forget the lovely Poinsettia. Poinsettias make a lovely centerpiece. You can buy them as is, or you can dress them up yourself. Dress up the holidays with eye-catching new looks with an old favorite!

  • There are more choices than ever before -- breeders and indoor gardeners have more color
    options thatn ever before. Variegated reds, white and pinks.
  • Beyond RED - Shop for out of the ordinary varieties. Three examples are "Snowcap White" - bright white bracts (you can spray them with clear or even colored glitter to add some glitz (see blue flower to right); "Plum Pudding" - purple bracts and "Holly Point" - red bracts
    splashed with white.
  • Weeks of Color - To keep poinsettias looking great for weeks, place them near bright light
    and away from hot or cold drafts. Water when soil is dry to the touch,
    and allow excess water to drain.

Five minutes is all it will take to put together a nice centerpiece. Start with a low-growing poinsettia plant, place it a decorative container, add candles on each side and you're done.

Don't forget.... Poinsettias are seasonal, therefore, less expensive than choosing out of season plants!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Beveled Candle Vessels ... Great for a Centerpiece!


I love Illuminations! They have some beautiful candles, holders, and decorative pieces. Great for a party, wedding or the home. For instance; these crystalline vessels, hand-blown in Poland, are topped with a beveled rim, angled outward to splendidly amplify the dancing flames within. Crafted with thick, light-catching glass walls, the sparkling cylinders encourage creative compositions. Submerge our realistic acrylic Ice, add holiday objets d'art or seasonal floral sprays, and top with premium floating candles in rich, vibrant hues.

Hand-blown and shaped in a captivating swirl, our glass trees are created with a core of emerald glass embedded with molten gold accents, and covered with a luminous exterior of clear glass. Place them inside our clear cylinders or arrange elegant, candlelit groupings atop a mantel or buffet.

Elegant Trees and Beveled Glass Set includes: 1 each Large and Small Beveled Glass Cylinders, 1 Beveled Glass Votive Cup, 1 Large Glass Tree, 2 Medium Glass Trees, 1 Small Glass Tree, 2 Ice Scatters and 2 Sets of 6 Mini Hunter Green Floaters.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

More Holiday Christmas Centerpiece Ideas

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Christmas Tree Light


Christmas Tree Light. This spirited metal tree has starry cutouts that let the light shine through and is trimmed with red metal bows and bells. A 7-watt bulb is included and the cord has a convenient on/off switch. 11 3/4"H.Christmas Tree Light. This spirited metal tree has starry cutouts that let the light shine through and is trimmed with red metal bows and bells. A 7-watt bulb is included and the cord has a convenient on/off switch. 11 3/4"H.

Item: IN-95/1328 $9.95


3-Wick Peppermint Candy Candle

3-Wick Peppermint Candy Candle. Imbedded with wax peppermint discs, this candle is a fun addition to your decor. Light the wicks, and before you know it, the air is filled with an invigorating aroma. 3“H x 6“ diameter.

Item: IN-95/1084 3-Wick Peppermint Candy Candle $9.95 Each



Holiday Feather Trees. Simple and elegant, this trio of feathered trees will add glamour as well as rich texture and color to your holiday décor. 11" to 18"H.

Item: IN-95/2453 Holiday Feather Trees $27.95 3 Set(s)


Small Tabletop Christmas Tree


Small Tabletop Christmas Tree. Rooted in the same holiday spirit as it's bigger balsam twin, this petite Christmas tree will bring cheer to any seasonal decoration! Display this small
15" foil tree on a desk or table! Collapsible for easy storage.


Item: IN-4/4814 Small Tabletop Christmas Tree $3.95 1 Piece(s)

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Friday, October 26, 2007

Last Minute Halloween Table Centerpieces & Decoration Ideas

Martha Stewart has some great Halloween Items on sale right now. This Pumpkin centerpiece would be great for your event or your coffee table! Treat your favorite goblins to a sweet bouquet. Or dress up your home in the most festive flowers of the season. Martha Stewart Flowers has two of their best Halloween flower varieties on sale! The Halloween Gourd Bouquet and the Spider Wreath are 25% off until October 30, 2007.



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Pumpkin Centerpiece
This unique arrangement will coax smiles from your friends and family. Set in a specially carved gourd, gerbera daisies in five different varieties bloom in a brilliant autumnal display of mixed oranges, yellows, and burgundy. Harvested fresh from Santa Barbara, California, these flowers are sure to charm, and will add vibrant warmth to any celebration. Gourd measures 7" H.
Under $40.00!


And if you need a decoration for your table or door --- this spider wreath is great. You could set it on a table and place a clear bowl with either candies or perhaps water and floating candles, better yet place a spooky candle in the middle!


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Spider Wreath
The perfect Halloween wreath, both spooky and sweet, is adorned with creepy-crawly spiders. A suitably eerie treasure to welcome trick or treaters, and to decorate your home for Halloween gatherings. Made from Winterbud Twigs and Grey Beard Moss, both from Southwest Oregon. Hang indoors or in a covered outdoor area. Handled with care, it can be enjoyed for many years. This wreath measures 18”.
Under $45.00

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Signature Guest Book Frame... An alternative to the guestbook...

These are great keepsakes and makes a great centerpiece either on your buffet table or gift table. You can use an engagement picture or a relaxed picture of the two of you. Allow the guests to sign the mat and you have a great heirloom.