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Summery flower arrangement (using fruit & flowers from your own yard…)

July 12, 2011 27 Comments

Do you have a rose bush in your yard? (Or access to one?) Can you get your hands on a couple of limes? Perfect!  Then you can make this floral arrangement. A few months back, Grant was in a wedding and I made the centerpieces for the reception. Click here to read how I did […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, floral design, summer, Tables & Decor, tutorial

Big impact floral centerpieces using 3 “ingredients”

June 22, 2011 27 Comments

Several weeks ago we went to a wedding… I made the centerpieces: …and Grant was the most adorable ring-bearer evah For the centerpieces, I wanted to keep the costs as low as possible. Like most people, the bride and groom were on a budget.  They wanted big impact with a little price tag. A great […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, floral design, Tables & Decor

Easy floral arrangement using fruit & flowers.

May 12, 2011 45 Comments

A few days ago I posted my Mother’s Day Brunch wrap up and told you I’d be back with the simple way to make this centerpiece using store bought fruit and roses from my yard. As promised: Gather your supplies. In this case, roses and hydrangeas from my yard, an empty olive jar, a glass […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, floral design, Sticks, Tables & Decor, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

Twig and leaf fall centerpieces.

November 26, 2010 18 Comments

I love entertaining. I feel like a grown up now that we host Thanksgiving each year. I love any excuse to make new centerpieces or to try a new recipe. (I also appreciate the motivation to really clean the house…) This year, I have been loving sticks and branches. First of all, they’re free. Second, […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, family, floral design, Holidays, project du jour, Sticks, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

Black twig and pumpkin Halloween porch decor.

October 8, 2010 14 Comments

twigs, sticks, branches, black pot, pumpkin, Halloween, porch, decorations

Sticks and branches are freeee! There is so much you can do with these fabulous freebies, including add spray paint and a pumpkin for fabulous Halloween decor for your front porch.

Filed Under: Autumn, Bargain, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Fall, floral design, Halloween, Holidays, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Sticks, tutorial

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