Julie has been the Expert Floral Designer for 1-800-Flowers.com for over 25 years and is the author of A Year Full of Flowers. Julie and her designs have appeared on numerous television shows as a floral lifestyle expert, including The Montel Williams Show, EXTRA!, WABC Eyewitness News, and NBC 's Weekend Today. She's also been featured in high-circulation national magazines like People, US Weekly, Star, Family Circle and Women's Day, among numerous others.
March 17th is a grand day for sure. And what better way to start the day then with a cup o' tea and a plate of hot homemade scones? In this case the tea is a bouquet of fresh "green tea" roses, but the scones however are piping hot and ready to eat! Read on for St. Patty's Day recipes along with fun history and facts about the holiday, and ways to incorporate them into your celebration!
The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the New Moon. This year it falls on February 14th - Valentine's Day - and is "The Year of the Tiger!" So even if you're not in a "love relationship" you'll have a reason to celebrate and have a party that weekend! There are some traditional Chinese customs, foods, and colors that can inspire you and get you pointed in the right direction. Don't be afraid to have some fun with it and use your imagination. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Flowers have a magical way of saying what words sometimes cannot. At the same time the words that accompany the flowers can have a power all their own. Those words can be heart wrenching or funny, a simple "I love you" or something a bit more complex...
Because Valentine's Day is all about love and expressing your feelings I prefer to keep the event itself low key and comfortable. At the same time the mood should be sensual, encouraging contact and communication. There are a few key elements that definitely help you to create this vibe: flowers, candles, and food that can be eaten (and fed to each other) with your fingers!
Do you know someone who loves the Twilight series of books and the movies based on them, and seriously who doesn't? Why not surprise them this Valentine's Day with a beautiful bouquet inspired by one of Stephanie Meyer's darkly romantic novels.
At this point the new mom's nesting instinct is in over-drive, so why not make "nesting" the theme for her baby shower? I did just that recently for my niece's shower. I also included pears, as they were a theme from her wedding, which my sister crea...
A Super Bowl party is not the time to fuss too much with decorations - food, drinks, and of course the game will take precedent for this occasion. However it's still a theme party and what's a theme party without themed decorations? Just keep it simp...
This is a fabulous look for any special occasion all winter long. And the best part is that creating the dramatic effect of the fire and ice theme couldn't be easier. All you need is:Double sided tape and/or spray adhesiveGlass votive candleholdersPlain clear glass beverage glassesContainer of stardust glitter
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for a few close friends or going all out to ring in the New Year you'll want to have party decor that will set the mood. Two key elements for a New Year's celebration are candles and a bit of sparkle. I've ...
While many of us associate Thanksgiving with crisp cold air, berried branches, turning foliage, and chrysanthemums, not everyone has to go over the river and through the woods to get to grandmother's house. Some just take a barefoot stroll along the beach, perhaps collecting a few shells along the way. If I were spending the holiday at my place in Florida here is how I would like my table to look.
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