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!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

The Holidays Are Coming.... Cute Aprons for the Gal who Likes to Heat Things Up!



Heat things up with these adorable aprons from Carolyn's Kitchen. No fashionable cook would ever be without the totally cool Marilyn Apron Set. Great when the heat is on in the kitchen or out of the kitchen~ or, it could cause some heat in the kitchen!

These also make great bridal shower gifts, birthday gifts and housewarming gifts. And as always, a gift for oneself : ) Lot's of styles and colors available! Available at Get Go Retro!