Tag: Decorating

Holiday Tablescape

Posted on by sarominspired

You are probably wondering how do you go about creating your own awe-inspiring tablescape. Well… give it some height. Give it some width. Don’t be scared to take up the entire space. Look for items you already have. Look in your closet. It does not have to be elaborate. It does not have to be shiny. Or glittery. Add small delicate details. Then add some more details. And then step back and look what is in front of you.

The details:

  • $2.50 Hobby Lobby Clear Vases
  • $1 Hobby Lobby Red Berries
  • White pitchers, nutcrackers and candle holders are recent finds from Home Goods
  • Wood slices and candles are a collection gathered throughout my years of hoarding
  • The weathered white metal reindeers… I am certain it is from either Michael’s or Hobby Lobby post-Christmas finds
  • The wooden snowflakes on the backs of each chair is from a wooden garland I found post-Christmas at Marshall’s last year. I cut off each snowflake and added jute to hang them off each chair
  • I am sure the floral garland is a post-Christmas find from previous years at Hobby Lobby. If you find there are gaps and holes in certain areas after you lay down the garland, purchase those $1 floral stems at Hobby Lobby to fill in the gaps
  • For the napkin display, cut off any green foliage you have, add berries, cinnamon stick and jute to tie them all together… and VOILA!

Okay… now I am off to tackle the Christmas tree decorations!

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Thanksgiving Office Potluck

Posted on by sarominspired

Hi all!

I wanted to share the details of the Thanksgiving Potluck for my husband’s office from last Friday. Celebrating potluck style is a simple way to make hosting less stressful by asking everyone to bring their favorite dish. Since the food was taken care of, I was able to focus my energy into making the space feel extra festive.

The details:

  • Half of the pumpkins & frames are from Hobby Lobby’s 80% off sale… they were mere dollars!
  • The other half of the decorations were gathered from home
  • Chairs are from IKEA
  • Friendsgiving Banner is from Target’s Dollar Spot
  • Leaves Tablecloth is from the clearance aisle at Michaels for approx. $2.50
  • Kraft-Like Tablecloth is from Target. The kiddos can actually color on this tablecloth to keep them entertained. Target also has matching placemats.

Thanks for stopping by and wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends!

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A Crafty Soiree – How to Make a Burlap Petal Wreath

Posted on by sarominspired

I know I know… I hesitated to post anything Christmas related since Thanksgiving hasn’t occurred yet! However, I co-hosted a wreath and tree making workshop, A Crafty Soiree, at my home this past weekend. I really wanted another burlap wreath, but didn’t want to use the same technique I used with the Fall Burlap Wreath I made for last month’s Wreath & Wine Night. I guess it is safe to say that I am burlap obsessed.

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Today we are going learn how to make a Burlap Petal Wreath with the step by step guide below.

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Supplies
18 inch foam round wreath
1.5 yards of burlap fabric to make 90 5 x 5 inch squares
burlap ribbon (optional)
boutonniere pins
floral steams to decorate
wired ribbon
floral wire
cutting mat
rotary cutter or fabric scissors
ruler
wire cutter
glue gun (optional)

Start by wrapping the burlap ribbon around the foam. You could also cut long strips of the burlap fabric and use that to wrap.

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Secure the ribbon ends with boutonniere pins.

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To make the 5 x 5 burlap squares: grab the cutting mat, rotary scissors or fabric scissors and ruler (ruler not shown in pic.)

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Once all 90 squares have been cut, then take one of the squares and fold it in half.

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Fold the right corner down.

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Fold the left corner down.

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Secure petal to the foam with a boutonniere pin in the centermost section.

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Repeat the steps by laying each petal just over the pin from the previous petal.

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The first row is now complete.

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Now it’s time to work on the outermost row. Secure a petal in between each centered petal.

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Repeat until the outer row is complete.

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Now repeat the steps for the innermost layer.

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Here is the look when all 3 rows are complete.

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Now gather the floral stems that are being used to decorate and secure the stems on to the wreath with floral wire.

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Now I am going to show you the cheater’s way of making a bow!

For the bow, cut 8 stripes of the wired ribbon. Wired ribbons are easier to use to make bows because it is easier to manipulate.

Strip measurements: 1st – 7 inches, 2nd & 3rd – 10 inches, 4th – 15 inches, 5th to 8th – 20 inches.

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Fold strip # 2 in half and diagonally cut the end.

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A tail appears when the ribbon is opened. Repeat steps for strip # 3.

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Take ribbons # 4 to 8 and fold the ends to the middle.

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Stack ribbons # 4 to 8 on top of each other with the smallest on top.

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Vertically wrap the 1st ribbon around the body of the bow.

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Secure the tail to the back of the bow with a pin or hot glue. I used a pin so that I could easily adjust if needed.

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Flip the bow back to the front and puff out the loops with your fingers. Secure the bow onto the wreath with a pin. You may use a hot glue gun instead of a boutonniere pin in any of these steps.

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Finally here is the finish piece!

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I hope you enjoy making this wreath!