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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | January 29, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Outdoor Valentine’s Day Decoration: Ice Hearts from Poppytalk

We may not think of decorating our outdoor spaces for Valentine’s Day, but this uncomplicated idea by Poppytalk contributor Margie Oomen of Resurrection Fern has us reconsidering our options. The combination of colorful natural elements frozen in heart-shaped ice is a beautiful contrast to what can be a rather gray month overall. Make a few [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Spruce Outdoor Centerpiece

Delightful outdoor decorations greet your guests with style and character. I got tired of the big lit house decorations. It might be because we pass the Holiday at the cottage that I am more inspired by this birdbath evergreen tree centerpiece. The idea behind this project is to set up a welcoming woodsy vignette at [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

DIY Christmas Wreaths

It is hard to beat the unique character of handmade Christmas wreaths. It is fun to see how people are still able to reinvent a Holiday decoration that have been around for ages. Have a look at three DIY wreaths that are beautifully rustic. First, here an cosy idea from The Farm Chicks‘ Serena Thompson. It [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | October 25, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

5 Minute Martha: DIY Halloween Family-Friendly Decorations

I like the amusing side of these Halloween decorations. They perfectly illustrated how a simple design can make an impact. It is not too late to make yours. You could have your children to pitch in to create your own front yard Halloween decorations. It does not require extreme skills or tools to make your [...]

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October 25, 2011 | by Kim