Christmas Decorating Part 1

So, now that you’ve had your fill of turkey until next year, and you’ve sworn off leftovers and all creative ways of disguising yams, are you ready to switch gears? It’s time to put away those fall decorations, and pull out the ones for Christmas. But, before you do, you might be interested in some inexpensive ideas from Flowers On main.

First, don’t throw away that autumn centerpiece that graced the table at your Thanksgiving feast. With a few minor alterations, it will remain attractive through December.
If you missed out on the decorating class held during a recent Flowers On Main holiday open house, you’ll want to know an easy way to perform this centerpiece makeover. Holly, co-owner and floral designer, demonstrated this magic trick.
To create the fall centerpiece, Holly taught how to add autumn leaves, either silk, or preserved leaves you can purchase, to evergreen beaus which were arranged in oasis. You know- the green foam stuff you can buy at the craft store, soak in water, and then use as a base in flower arranging? Well, this oasis can be placed into a dish or container that you already have at home.
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Place a tall, thin orange or yellow candle right into the middle of the arrangement. Just stick it down into the oasis until it can stand up on its own. Of course, she showed how adding fresh or silk flowers in the earth tones of fall also adds a nice touch.
Now for the makeover: If you have a centerpiece made with evergreens, just replace the fall leaves and flowers with glass Christmas bulbs, or other small ornaments. A tall green or red candle can be used instead of the previous orange or yellow one. Small red berries, or pine cones can add dimension and texture as well.
Voila! You now have a new creation to add to your Christmas décor. You will want to ensure that the oasis is kept wet so that the greens don’t dry out. This will extend the life of your centerpiece.
Naturally, , if you would rather have a brand new centerpiece or Christmas flower arrangement, the talented designers at Flowers On Main are happy to accommodate you. And now that November is almost over, we at Flowers ON Main would like to wish you a very merry Christmas!