10 Christmas or Holiday Plants for your Home
One of the things that I have noticed that I really miss as wintertime approaches is the wide variety of colorful blooms and greenery that cheerfully decorate the spring. There is just nothing else that seems to bring that bright and fresh feeling to our homes like living plants do. It seems like so many times we get caught up in all of the twinkling lights and Christmas themed ornaments that we tend to forget about decorating with holiday plants. When it comes to Christmas ideas for the...
Read MoreThe Tradition of Christmas Trees
Sitting here staring at my living room, I find myself already beginning to plan where I am going to put up the Christmas tree. Like every year, I will probably end up completely rearranging my furnishings and some of the wall hangings in order to create the perfect spot that displays my Christmas tree just right. It’s funny how important that silly tree becomes during the holiday season. It begins as a simple tree, and we spend hours decorating it with love as we add our favorite...
Read MoreHow to Make Bows for Christmas Trees With Wired Ribbon
One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the Christmas tree. I’m not sure if it’s because of the immense amount of joy that I experience when it’s finally finished and we light the angel, or if it’s the bonding and laughter that develops as the entire family gets together for this special event. Either way, Christmas trees hold a warm place in my heart. Throughout the years, I have slowly gone from purchasing the least-expensive store bought ornaments for our...
Read MoreChristmas Cookies
Nothing beats the enticing aroma of homemade Christmas cookies fresh from the oven. I remember when I was a young child, my mother would spend countless hours in our tiny kitchen preparing some of the most wonderful Christmas cookies known to man. She would arrange them neatly in a decorative tin or on a holiday plate and present them to friends and neighbors as Christmas gifts. As I got to be a little bit older I would sometimes deliver the cookies for her, and I’ll never forget that...
Read MoreHow did Christmas “lights” tradition start?
As I sit in front of the fireplace just days before Christmas, gazing at the dazzling Christmas lights that decorate our Christmas tree, my mind begins to wander. I begin to think about the magic that Christmas lights bring to this glorious season, and I consider how the tradition of decorating with lights began. Centuries ago, the Pagan religion lit a Yule log to light the darkness during their winter festivities. Many people believed that the light from the log’s flame would ward off...
Read MoreCreate your Winter Wonderland with Creative Christmas Decorations!
Are you bored with those same old Christmas decorations you’ve used over and over throughout the years? Spice up your tired Christmas decorations and add a few new ones to create a winter wonderland that is sure to bring that festive spirit you’ve been craving! Even Mrs. Claus will be delighted with these creative Christmas decorating ideas! Waking up the Ghosts from Christmases Past We’ve all got a few holiday decorations that seem to have been a part of our Christmas...
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Christmas Gifts for the Home
There is just no place like home for the holidays! If you’re like many people this time of year, you are starting to become frustrated with trying to come up with the perfect gift for certain people on your Christmas shopping list. You’ve waded through the mobs of holiday shoppers at the mall, survived the crowds of anxious gift givers at the local discount superstore, and even wandered through a few specialty shops downtown in hopes of discovering that perfect gift. Why not...
Read MoreDeck the Halls and Just About Everything Else with These Decorating Ideas!
There is nothing like decorating your home for the holidays to put you in the Christmas spirit! Although it’s nice to maintain some of your old Christmas decorations for sentimental reasons, the same old thing year after year can bring the Grinch out. Spice up your tiresome decor with these unique Christmas decorating ideas! Creating Your Winter Wonderland Create your own wonderland this Christmas by decorating around a theme! Themes can be based upon just about anything you choose. Some...
Read MoreWhy Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year is Good for Christmas Retailers
Every year, Pantone, the world renowned color authority selects a color of the year. In 2013, the color that was selected by Pantone was Emerald Green. Emerald Green is a color of sophistication, prosperity, luxury and regeneration. Blue may be the most universally accepted color but green is the color that is most seen by the human eye. It’s abundant in nature. It relaxes the senses and helps us to slow down. It has been proven that when people are in nature, they become less stressed...
Read MoreChristmas Decorations
Christmas Decorations Bring Joy Christmas decorations can transform an ordinary space into a festive holiday haven. Not only is holiday decorating fun to do, but the end result can be enjoyed for weeks to come. In the home, decorations can create the warm and fuzzy feeling that the holidays are all about. In a professional setting, they can be used to make clients feel comfortable, amuse co-workers, or just to liven up the space. There are many possibilities when it comes to decorating for the...
Read MoreOrdering Holiday Cards for Your Business
The Importance Of Holiday Cards For Business In these economic times, cutting personalized holiday cards from your company’s budget might seem like a practical step to take. But how much are you saving and what are you losing? Customers are the most valuable part of any business and sending them a holiday card in the mail is the best way to strengthen your relationship with them. It may be a small budget cut for your company when you do not send holiday cards, but the consequences of...
Read MoreGifts For The House
With the holidays come the holiday parties! What to bring to can be almost as stressful as the holiday themselves. However, withthe wide variety of holiday gifts to choose from, one of these holiday gifts for the home is certain to please. One gift idea that will certainly be used is the electric gravy warmer. Unconventional, this gift idea is sure to put a smile on the face of that holiday chef. Varying in size and shape as well as heat source (also comes with the option of a tea light...
Read MoreFree Online Christmas Cards
We have a new gallery of Christmas cards you can send to your friends and loved ones here: Free Christmas Cards Gallery These beautiful online Christmas cards are free to use – and easy to send! Just fill in the form and the card you like will go to whomever you would like. Click any image on the gallery page and it will take you to the form to use to send that card. Have fun!
Read MoreA Potted Plant Is The Gift That Keeps Giving
Besides it being Summer, potted plants and flowers are the one thing that extend into every season of the year, and makes a wonderful gift for the home. At ProFlowers.com, it is easy to send a potted plant or potted flower plant to someone, with options for next day delivery on particular plants. These plants come in a variety of decorative plant pots, and some even come with extra gift items, as well as balloons and chocolates. The really nice thing about giving a potted plant instead of a...
Read MoreArts & Crafts Gifts for the DIYers
Adults and kids alike will go for that gift that contributes toward their artistic skills or hobbies that create something useful or beautiful. All these do-it-yourself (DIY) creators need is a little inspiration and some materials to get started on their next creative project. That’s where your DIY gift can be the perfect personalized gift to get them going on making something for themselves or for another. The DIY gifts and DIY kits at UncommonGoods.com provide a great selection of...
Read MoreWhy Holiday Stockings Are A Christmas Ritual
Think of the holidays, and, chances are one of the first things you think about are holiday gifts. Christmas gifts nestled under the Christmas tree, Christmas gifts wrapped up in colorful paper and most importantly, Christmas surprises tucked into a stocking that’s hung by the fireplace. But have you ever stopped to think why we follow this tradition and why stockings have become so embedded with our holiday rituals? To get your holiday shopping off to the perfect start, learn more about the...
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