A very Merry Christmas to all!
May it be filled with much love and thanks!
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Hohoho,
F
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
All about the table...
My husband and I love to entertain with friends...he cooks and I set the table.
Thanksgiving table is one of my favorite to create. There are so many things you can do.
Here are a few tips to creating the perfect table to give thanks around with your friends and family.
If you are serving at the table keep your center pieces simple...
Use what you have, here they used glasses filled with herbs...you could also use bowls of Autumn fruits or vegetables. Just remember to leave room for all those platters of food.
I like to shake up the table with place cards, it keeps conversations interesting and if you have new guests it can make them feel more welcome by sitting them next to folks who will embrace them and ease the feeling of not knowing anyone.
You can use small apples, little pumpkins, pine cones, wine corks or just a simple piece of paper with their name written on it. Again, use what you have and what is seasonal.
Lighting is key for any room to create a mood...this could be using a dimmer on your overhead lights, adding candles or stringing lights...it all depends on the room and what you have available but please don't use big bright lights, know one looks good under a spotlight.
Seating...who has 12-20 chairs that all match sitting (yes, pun intended) around their house? Don't be afraid to mix it up with traditional dinning chairs, upholstered chairs and benches.
For the table settings mix and match your glass ware, plates and even flatware...it adds a bit of whimsy and interest.
Remember to have fun, use what you have and don't be afraid to mix it up...the true reason you are all getting together is to give thanks and celebrate so don't stress, it will all be fabulous!
Ciao,
F
Thanksgiving table is one of my favorite to create. There are so many things you can do.
Here are a few tips to creating the perfect table to give thanks around with your friends and family.
If you are serving at the table keep your center pieces simple...
Use what you have, here they used glasses filled with herbs...you could also use bowls of Autumn fruits or vegetables. Just remember to leave room for all those platters of food.
I like to shake up the table with place cards, it keeps conversations interesting and if you have new guests it can make them feel more welcome by sitting them next to folks who will embrace them and ease the feeling of not knowing anyone.
You can use small apples, little pumpkins, pine cones, wine corks or just a simple piece of paper with their name written on it. Again, use what you have and what is seasonal.
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Lighting is key for any room to create a mood...this could be using a dimmer on your overhead lights, adding candles or stringing lights...it all depends on the room and what you have available but please don't use big bright lights, know one looks good under a spotlight.
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Seating...who has 12-20 chairs that all match sitting (yes, pun intended) around their house? Don't be afraid to mix it up with traditional dinning chairs, upholstered chairs and benches.
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For the table settings mix and match your glass ware, plates and even flatware...it adds a bit of whimsy and interest.
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Remember to have fun, use what you have and don't be afraid to mix it up...the true reason you are all getting together is to give thanks and celebrate so don't stress, it will all be fabulous!
Ciao,
F
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Inspiration...
Wow, so sorry...I didn't realize how long it has been since I last blogged.
I do need to get better about that...sometimes the time just seems to slip on
by before I know it it is a new week with a new list of things to do and well
you know how it goes.
Today I wanted to let you in to my inspiration for the holidays...
I am participating in the Plucky Maidens Holiday Junk Fest on November 22 & 23
in Portland, OR and I love having a theme. I find to be helpful in planning what
my space is going to look like, gives it some focus and offers inspiration for me
and my customers.
This year it's Holidays in Montana...a little rough, a little outdoorsy, cold winter days
in front of the fireplace, and yes a wee bit of glam...snow can look like glitter after all.
It started with two beautiful taxidermy deer heads I purchased a couple of months go,
Billie and Bobbie...they have been in my studio, giving me much inspiration.
Meet them...
The following images also offered up inspiration for my holiday...
I do need to get better about that...sometimes the time just seems to slip on
by before I know it it is a new week with a new list of things to do and well
you know how it goes.
Today I wanted to let you in to my inspiration for the holidays...
I am participating in the Plucky Maidens Holiday Junk Fest on November 22 & 23
in Portland, OR and I love having a theme. I find to be helpful in planning what
my space is going to look like, gives it some focus and offers inspiration for me
and my customers.
This year it's Holidays in Montana...a little rough, a little outdoorsy, cold winter days
in front of the fireplace, and yes a wee bit of glam...snow can look like glitter after all.
It started with two beautiful taxidermy deer heads I purchased a couple of months go,
Billie and Bobbie...they have been in my studio, giving me much inspiration.
Meet them...
The following images also offered up inspiration for my holiday...
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Christmas Trees...
I love Christmas trees, I really do.
May favorite memories of Christmas as
a child was going out to the woods or the
Christmas tree farm and cutting down the
most perfect tree.
The smells, the mud, rain and all those needles
after dragging it in. Then the fun began, decorating.
Now that I am an adult I tend to be a little more open
to different kinds of trees. I admit though I am still
partial to a real tree.
Here are a few options I found this year including a
so so picture of our trees this year.
They make me want to sing,
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree...
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and the festivities begin.
I can't wait.
Ciao,
F
May favorite memories of Christmas as
a child was going out to the woods or the
Christmas tree farm and cutting down the
most perfect tree.
The smells, the mud, rain and all those needles
after dragging it in. Then the fun began, decorating.
Now that I am an adult I tend to be a little more open
to different kinds of trees. I admit though I am still
partial to a real tree.
Here are a few options I found this year including a
so so picture of our trees this year.
Our little trees this year!
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Traditional in gold
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All in White
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Candy colored trees
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Alternative
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Smaller traditional in a french metal basket
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They make me want to sing,
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree...
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and the festivities begin.
I can't wait.
Ciao,
F
Friday, December 14, 2012
12 Days of Christmas...
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
3 French Hens
two Turtle Doves,
3 French Hens
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two Turtle Doves,
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Ciao,
F
Thursday, December 13, 2012
12 Days of Christmas...
On the Second day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Two Turtle Doves
And a,
A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Ciao,
F
Two Turtle Doves
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And a,
A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Ciao,
F
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas....
WISHING YOU ALL
A VERY
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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May your Christmas be filled with
much joy and love.
Ciao,
Francisca
Sunday, September 25, 2011
shout out.....
November 19th we will be participating in the
Plucky Maidens Holiday event!
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They are showcasing some of their vendors
on their blog prior to the show
and the lovely maidens
were so generous to showcase
Bee & Mason
as their first vendor.
We are so excited to participate in one of their
shows and look forward to celebrating
the holidays with all of you
at the
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
in Forest Grove.
Funny to even think of the holidays when it is only
the second day of Fall but you know
it is just round the corner.
If I don't start planning now it will be upon me
before I can say Boo!
Ciao,
F
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