Ribbon Floral Centerpiece
1. The tea rose is made in two parts—a folded rose center and rolled corner petals. For the folded rose center use 18 inches of 1-1/2-inch wide ribbon. Fold the ribbon down and then across once (Figure A). Glue a 10 ... [... more]
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Colors Of Autumn
Spray a Styrofoam ball with adhesive and roll it in a thin layer of moss. Wrap it with lavender and hold it in place with thin green twine or raffia. For a different look, spray the moss-covered ball with more ... [... more]
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Creative Candleholder
2. Create a spot for the candles by cutting short pieces of pipe. Push the pipe between the wire mesh and set candles in place (figure A). ... [... more]
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Unusual Spring Centerpieces
Shari taught me that a clear container can be the starting point for a very interesting centerpiece. Cranberries, blueberries, colorful marbles, seashells or even lemons and limes can be used to add color to the vase ... [... more]
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Floating Flowers
You don't have to call a florist to have beautiful, bountiful country bouquets decorating your home! Interior designer Matthew Mead shares tips for floating flowers in containers. ... [... more]
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Springtime Celebrations
Decorations--Create a garden atmosphere wherever the brunch is being held, indoors or out. One way to do this is to tie split-leaf philodendrons to the backs of each chair. Palm leaves can be used, also, but the main ... [... more]
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Apple Cones
While an apple cone is a very traditional holiday arrangement, they are a great accent any time of year. ... [... more]
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Tip Of The Day
Stabilize a single flower a largemouth vase by placing it inside an olive jar in the center of the vase. TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-233 [... more]
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Egg Tree Centerpiece
2. Brush glue where desired on an egg, and then dip it into a bowl full of beads. Arrange the beads with your fingers if necessary. Repeat until the desired pattern is complete. ... [... more]
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Dried Flower Arrangements
Whether it's a single summer daisy in a vintage bud vase or a galvanized bucket filled with bright spring tulips, flowers add so much to country design. And when they're dried, the possibilities seem almost endless. ... [... more]
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Victorian Bouquets
Remove leaves from all flowers. Arrange the flower heads and herbs at the same height in a round shape. Secure the bouquet with a rubber band or tape just under the blooms. Trim the stems to six to eight inches in ... [... more]
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Simple Fall Centerpieces
Place candles of varying heights and widths on glass plates and surround them with vines and berries for an organic touch (figure B). ... [... more]
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