Showing posts with label holiday decorating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday decorating. Show all posts

Friday, December 09, 2016

Trimming a Tree for Every Room

If you’re feeling extra holly jolly now that it’s December and just love decorating, think about this: more than one Christmas tree. That’s right. Who says you can’t have more fun and more merriment? We love putting up multiple Christmas trees each year to cater to each room’s aesthetic. 

The Shabby Chic Tree
Add a festive touch to a shabby chic room by complementing existing décor. If your room is decorated with beautiful and feminine accessories,opt for a tree that just screams holiday chic. Our bedroom is the place where we bring out all the pink! 

Start with an all-white synthetic tree for an antique base, or go for a traditional evergreen. If it’s not pre-lit, we recommend wrapping white or pink lights all around! Now it’s time for ribbon. Use burlap, lace or pastel tones for a chic touch or even satin ribbon looks beautiful! Then decorate with pretty ornaments, like our  Snowflake Ornament and our Heart Ornament. Pair it with neutral hues throughout the room to create a winter wonderland! We love bottlebrush trees and a bowl filled with vintage ornaments. 







The Naturalist Tree
Decorate with natural elements – pinecones, branches, holly, leaves and more beautiful décor you can obtain for free. This naturalist aesthetic pairs great with rustic décor. Decorate with acorns and greenery, or add a bit of color and fun with burlap ribbon, handmade ornaments and personal mementos. We love to add some vintage style props to our tree like this sweet vintage truck filled with glittered pinecones. 




Light it up with vibrant gold lights for a calming charm that goes great with that fresh Christmas tree smell. If you opt for a synthetic tree, get that great smell with our Christmas Joy Candle, made from 100% renewable soy wax.

The Traditional Spin
If you’re a green-and-red type of Christmas decorator, go for a classic beauty. Set up a grand tree to wrap in tartan ribbon. We love a rich burgundy color or an eye-catching red. Lights are up to you, but we love the ritzy feel of gold. Let them twinkle, too! Our traditional tree always goes on our front porch. We love that Adirondack Christmas look with warm plaid throws. 




A traditionally decorated tree pairs well with our Pomegranates and Bunches Wreath, which pulls in natural elements to create an eye-catching color palette of reds, greens and golds.

Additional Touches
Part of creating a beautiful Christmas tree setup is surrounding it with beautiful accessories. Get creative with tree skirts! Opt for soft fabrics, natural fibers or even plush blankets.
Then decorate your beds, chairs and couches with festive pillows. Our Merry Little Christmas Pillow is perfect for a traditional tree, and our Pere Noel has a lovely vintage charm.

How many trees will you put up this year? Let us know in the comments!

And while you are doing all the decorating make sure you are in our flannel Vintage Santa Pajamas


Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Save the Date! Holiday Open House


Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Holiday Entertaining



Christmas Cookie Bark




Ingredients:
  • 14 whole Oreos, broken up (get the Christmas ones if you can)

  • 1 1/2 cups pretzels, broken. (long skinny ones work great)

  • 1 cup Christmas colored M&M's.

  • 1 lb white chocolate or almond bark.

  • Christmas colored sprinkles.


Printable Holiday Tags.
Adorable and Unique tags we found, we just couldn't resist
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CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINTABLE FILES




Christmas Trivia Game
Keep your guest interested. 
You can give out little prizes like $1 scratch offs or stocking stuffer type prizes. 
Everyone will get a laugh and loosen up a bit.

Q1. Who created Rudolph, the most popular reindeer of Santa Claus?
Robert L. May, created Rudolph in 1939, when he wrote a Christmas-themed story-poem to attract customers in his department store.


Q2. Who was the star of the Christmas movie 'Jingle All the Way'?
Arnold Schwarzenegger


Q3. What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer


Q4. How many reindeer drive Santa Claus' sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
Nine


Q5. Who once stole Christmas?
The Grinch


Q6. Who was the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?
Charles Dickens

Q7. Who was the star of the movie titled 'White Christmas'?
Bing Crosby


Q8. Which Christmas carol did Jimmy Boyd make famous when he was just 13 years old?
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus


Q9. Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany


Q10. Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880


Q11. The legend of Santa Claus is associated with which saint or monk?
Saint Nicholas


Q12. Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Oklahoma


Q13. Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
Canada


Q14. When was the world's first Christmas card sent?
In 1843, the same year Charles Dickens wrote, A Christmas Carol.


Q15. When was Christmas declared as a federal holiday?
1870


Q16. Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy


Q17. Which of the following is not the name of one of Santa's reindeer - Dasher, Donner, Doppler, and Dancer?
Doppler


Q18. What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël


Q19. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Denmark


Q20. Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt


Q21. How many days do we have between Christmas and the Epiphany?
Twelve


Q22. Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives, on Christmas eve?
Finland


Q23. Where did the Nativity take place?
Bethlehem


Q24. Which of these was not a gift given by the 'Wise Men' to Baby Jesus - gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
Silver


Q25. Which company made the concept of Santa Claus popular worldwide?
Coca-Cola





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Friday, December 13, 2013

Tour Our Home for the Holidays

We are so excited this year because a top magazine came to shoot our house! It was such an honor and as soon as we can reveal we will. For now enjoy a tour of some of our decorations. Ava Rose and I enjoyed decorating each room. Our wonderful friend Dawn from Hydrangea Home helped put on all the finishing touches as well as create our favorite Welcome to Rose Cottage sign. Nancy, for those that know her from the store and from living locally helped us dress up the outside with lots of greenery and wonderful ideas. It was so great to work with such talented women. I feel honored and blessed.  Not every year has been easy with the ups and downs of life but this year we are making it special and enjoying every single day. Beyond the decorations and shopping we are enjoying friends and family. Ava Rose and I are watching old movies, baking and just keeping to old traditions. I like to savor each day. It is so easy being in retail to make this season flash right by but not this year. This year I am slowing down and enjoying every moment. Ava Rose's 1st school play was so great as well as her first big school trip to see Frosty the Snowman, her fun crazy Christmas sweater day was today. This weekend we are going to try ice skating. Life truly does go by so fast. The only way I learned to slow it down is live for the day and make each day a little fun. I hope this holiday season no matter where you are, and no matter how you decorate and celebrate you are blessed as well. You can tour our home and projects on our website.