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Transition Your Table For Fall

September 1, 2010 Centerpieces

It’s that time of year again.  September is truly a transitional month, when we’re thinking fall but feeling summer.  When it comes to your table, summer decor is really out and it’s definitely too early to pull out the  pine cones and pumpkins!  However it is time to switch your color palate from light and [...]

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Berry Beautiful Bouquet and Giveaway from 1-800-Flowers!

August 5, 2010 Centerpieces

UPDATE!  Winner is Sunshine – Congratulations
I have a fabulous find to share with you today!  I love sending flowers to friends and family;  I think it’s a great way to say Happy Birthday, Congratulations or Get Well if you can’t do it in person, and I especially like the idea for a hostess gift! When [...]

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3 HOT Ideas for the 4th of July!

June 28, 2010 Centerpieces

Here are 3 of my favorite decorating ideas from the fabulous 15 you can find at GoodHousekeeping.com this month!  Party like a patriot and get the red, white and blue pumping through your guests’ veins.   With these special touches, everyone will feel the spirit of the holiday and you can be FREE to enjoy [...]

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Decorate for Memorial Day!

May 19, 2010 The Table

Memorial Day is a holiday that calls for patriotic party decor.  Be festive and frugal at the same time with these tips for adding some red, white and blue to your table.  Color is what gives a table its vibe.  For Memorial Day go Americana and pick patriotic colors.  Apart from the obvious choices of [...]

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Tissue Paper Poms for a Party WOW Factor!

May 13, 2010 Centerpieces

I love this idea for glamming up your next party!  Tissue Paper Pom Poms are hot right now and for good reason, they add a festive feel for people on a tight budget, yet are special enough for those that are not.  With just a few you can add a pretty punch of color to [...]

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The Flower Power Color is Yellow! A Hot Color Party Trend

May 10, 2010 Centerpieces

The “IT” color for flowers this year.
The Society of American Florists threw a Twitter Party last week, hosted by Jeanne Benedict, Kelli Ellis and Christine Arylo.   The tips were great and you can see the show in its entirety at  The Flower Factor .  During the show, I asked [...]

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Tips for Creating a Mother’s Day Tea Party Centerpiece

April 18, 2010 Centerpieces

Flowers are a must for mom.  Learn how to create the perfect Mother’s Day tea party centerpiece below.
Here are our video tips for a Mother’s Day Tablescape for The Clorox Company,  see more at SimpleandSurprising.com>

Be selective when purchasing your flowers.  Choose flowers [...]

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Easter At The Kids’ Table

March 29, 2010 4 The Kids

Image and Craft Directions From the Good Housekeeping Website
I love this Easter table idea from Good Housekeeping, it makes great fun for the kids’ table! Plus this one is fun to make with the kids and is inexpensive too. Create different versions for each place setting and personalize each if your are assigning seats at [...]

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Quick Tip for Decorating An Easter Buffet Table

March 28, 2010 Holiday

This goes out to my sister Donna’s friend Dina from Cedar Grove, NJ. Like many families, Dina hosts a crowd for the Holidays. Sit down dinners are not possible, but creating a pretty tablescape still is – you just need to alter the plan.
The image above illustrates a simple but special way for you to [...]

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Turn Your Easter Table Turquoise

March 22, 2010 Centerpieces

Global color authority Pantone has declared 2010 as the year of turquoise, referencing its color no. 15-5519. This green shade of turquoise combines “the serene aspects of blue” with “the invigorating aspects of green,” according to the company.   It’s the reason this color is the perfect pick for a spring table and what better [...]

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