Hosting a New Year's party? Have you figured out what to do or are you still struggling for a theme? Here are some ideas and tips for your party.
Period Party
Decide on a decade or a particular period in history. You can choose the 60s, the 20s, the 18th Century or even futuristic. If you decide to go with decades from the past, be sure to do lots of research to have the right decorations, food and refreshments. Make it a costume party, too, so people do get involved. And if they don't dress up, tell them they have to
Archives for December, 2009
Norfolk Island Pines: The Year-Round Christmas Trees
by Jane Wangersky December 23rd, 2009 | Christmas, Decorations
After a few Christmases with a last-minute scramble to get a tree – including one when there were none left to buy, but our friends’ church’s daycare had one they didn’t need anymore, so my husband drove across town at rush hour to pick it up – we decided to beat the rush permanently and buy a live tree we could use every year. We did some research and chose to get a Norfolk Island pine. It’s still with us, and we’re happy with it.
This plant originated on Norfolk Island, off Australia. It’s not officially a tree, but a “treeform
This plant originated on Norfolk Island, off Australia. It’s not officially a tree, but a “treeform
Candy Cane Reindeer
by Bea December 16th, 2009 | Christmas, Craft
I cannot believe that Christmas is so close! With no snow in Boston and 40 degree weather, it is very hard to believe that it is winter, and it is even harder to believe that it is nearing the end of the year!
When it comes to decorating a Christmas tree, people have their own styles. Some people make the tree classy with glass ornaments, white lights, silver tinsel, etc. Others have a color scheme, and others just let the tree become a mismatched tree of fun. While some people only let certain ornaments on the tree, others use the tree
When it comes to decorating a Christmas tree, people have their own styles. Some people make the tree classy with glass ornaments, white lights, silver tinsel, etc. Others have a color scheme, and others just let the tree become a mismatched tree of fun. While some people only let certain ornaments on the tree, others use the tree
Giving Your Home the Look of Christmas Cozy and Comfort
by Patti December 9th, 2009 | Christmas, Decorations
There are plenty of simple ways to make your home Christmas beautiful and Christmas cozy. Let us take the time to explore some of these together.
Ribbons make wonderful decorations as they are so versatile. Tie them around the backs of chairs, lamps, railings on staircases, doorknobs, and as tiebacks for curtains. They also look very festive when wrapped around potted plants, hanging from a mantle or adorning your Christmas tree. You also can include them in your Christmas wreaths.
Bows and ribbons work very well together, as well as metallic silver and gold. Choose colors and patterns that blend well with
Ribbons make wonderful decorations as they are so versatile. Tie them around the backs of chairs, lamps, railings on staircases, doorknobs, and as tiebacks for curtains. They also look very festive when wrapped around potted plants, hanging from a mantle or adorning your Christmas tree. You also can include them in your Christmas wreaths.
Bows and ribbons work very well together, as well as metallic silver and gold. Choose colors and patterns that blend well with
Put Some Yule into the Christmas Holiday Season
by Patti December 2nd, 2009 | Christmas
Little is known about the celebration of Yule. Many people today enjoy using the word “Yule” in a broad sense to describe a wondrous and magical time of the year. Yule is generally regarded as occurring on December 21st or the date for the Winter Solstice (which is the first day of the season of winter and also the shortest day of the year, in relation to the position of the sun).
In languages other than English, Yule is known as Jol or Jul. Many researchers and scholars have disputed the meaning of the name of Yule, but there has never
In languages other than English, Yule is known as Jol or Jul. Many researchers and scholars have disputed the meaning of the name of Yule, but there has never
