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Posted on April 29, 2009 - by admin
Topiaries - both real and “preserved”
WOW - I wish I had known about this site 10 or so years ago when I was making 20 or so topiaries for my wedding. At the time, there really weren’t that many good options on the market. They were either too fake or too cheap or too something. SO, we opted to make our own. A LOT of time and a LOT of money later we had 20 beautiful topiaries. It was a true family effort. My dad cut the wood from a fallen tree in our family’s yard, my mom painted the pots, grandma hot glued, uncle assembled… you get the picture.
Ivy Ball on Stem Topiary 14 inch
Well the point of my telling you this story is to stay that those topiaries are STILL in rotation. My best friend (and her sister) used them in their weddings, as did my sister and my brother. They have been used at countless parties and every year during the holidays. A well made topiary is a MUST HAVE for your decorating rich decor. Although there is something about a topiary that makes me want to have them in pairs. After all of these years I am still in love with those manicured balls. I now have two real ones outside my front door. I love them and get complimented all the time. Check out the great ones available at Fresh Topiary. Click on the link below and browse their site for ideas. I love that they sell topiaries in 2 and 4 packs - as I said, I like them in pairs.
Ivy Ball on Stem Topiary (pair)
Posted on March 27, 2009 - by admin
Apothecary Jars
Apothecary Jar
Check out these great Apothecary Jars! We love these versatile containers for just that reason - they are SO versatile. Try two or three on your kitchen counter Change their contents throughout the year and your look will never tire.
SPRING - fill them with brightly colored Easter Eggs.
SUMMER - maybe some sand and sea shells.
FALL - pine cones mixed with pine straw
WINTER - Peppermint candies and vintage mercury glass.
You can even take the ever changing pace a step further and add seasonal candies. We love the pink & white M&Ms out around Valentines day. Come to think of it - M&M’s come in holiday colors all year long. Although, it would take will power of STEEL to have a constant, never ending supply of chocolate right at your finger tips. On second thought, maybe pine cones are the way to go after all.
