Friday, September 9, 2011

Christmas Table Setting from Good Housekeeping


Striped runners, made in minutes from ticking fabric, set the scheme for this color-coordinated table. Rudolph-red ribbons, chargers, and winter berries continue the harmonious hues.

Pine Cones for Christmas from Good Housekeeping


Form a 12-inch-long ribbon into a loop, and hot-glue to the pinecone's base. Tie another 12-inch-long ribbon into a bow, and hot-glue over the ends of the first ribbon.

Christmas Ball - for tree?


I love this Christmas ball.  The original site (Good Housekeeping) said to use it as a kissing ball but I think it would look darling on a tree decorated with pine cones and a red and white striped candy garland. 

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Halloween Decor Ideas


I love the word on the mirror, leaves, and pumpins with candles! 
The umbrellas are great too!



Black beans with the orange pumkin candle are so fun! Love the lanterns too!

Pumpkin Votive from Country Living



For an autumn table, carve out jack-be-little pumpkins and insert votive candles. This festive decoration can be used for Halloween parties, as well as Thanksgiving feasts.

Candy Corn Candles from Country Living


Use mason jars and anchor pillar candles in a bed of candy corn or black and orange jelly beans for a simple and festive Halloween decoration for the tabletop or porch.

Phantom Presence from Country Living

Keep up ghostly appearances with this witty reflection. Draw a figure on the back of a sheet of frosted window film (Remlor, $14.95 for a 24"W roll; amazon.com). Cut out the silhouette, as well as its eyes and mouth, with an X-Acto knife. Apply the film to a mirror, smoothing as you go.