Mardi Gras Invitations and Novelties for Your Celebration

If you can't join the Mardi Gras fun in New Orleans, why not throw your own party.  Mardi Gras is a great excuse to get the gang together.

Paper Whites Bloom for the Holidays

Beautiful Paperwhites begin to grow as soon as they are planted and fragrant flowers appear in 3-4 weeks. Unlike other Narcissus species, Paperwhite bulbs do not require chilling to promote blooming. 

Paperwhites need only 3” of root room so shallow containers will work well like shown in the photo above. Pretty glass or ceramic bowls are ideal. For one-of-a-kind presentations, scout antique stores and estate sales for unusual containers. You can plant Paperwhites in soil, glass marbles, pebbles or even tumbled beach glass.  Because these flowers are usually discarded or transplanted after they have flowered, the planting medium doesn't need to supply any nutrients for the plant.

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How to Make a Christmas Tree Topper Bow

Create a beautiful Christmas Tree Topper Bow with this step-by-step tutorial. My Christmas trees have always had bows, flowers, and glittery stuff and this year, my trees will be showing off new toppers. (I'll have to post a photo of my skinny leopard, lime and bronze tree - it's my favorite!)

Easy Way to Hang a Gallery Wall of Pictures

If you're sprucing up your home for a party, the holidays or just because, here's a great way to hang a gallery wall. Love the easy to follow pictures and do-it-yourself directions.  Source:  Roost

Fall Room Decor: Burlap Wrapped Candle Holders

Having guests over for a party, for a dinner party or Thanksgiving? Here's a beautiful idea for fall centerpieces or room decor we love...burlap wrapped candle holders. Love the look? Here's an easy tutorial from Restore Interiors.

Decorate for your Fall Party with Brown Paper Flowers

You've mailed out your fall party invitations, and now it's time to get your home ready for the party. Create these beautiful brown paper flowers to place as wall art, table decor or hang on your front door.  Step-by-step tutorial by A Place for Us Blog. Let us know if you made them!

Setting your Table for a Fall Party

You've sent out invitations to your fall party, now it's time to get your house ready.  We found this stunning centerpiece and table setting guests would drool over. The centerpiece could take you from October right through December. I love the red and the feathers. This would fit nicely in my dining room and would look splendid with my blonde walls and sixteen foot red drapes. The entire room can be seen on Embellishments by SLR.