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Ideas To Decorate A Small Porch
Posted on Sep 03, 2010 under wreaths | No CommentIt is exciting and challenging to decorate a small porch. The typical houses nowadays include a rather small porch. Whatever reason those owners have or those contractors have, you can still decorate your small porch to your own delight, without even accidentally trying to make it smaller. With a little imagination, a couple of amenities and some storage spaces, you can make your tiny porch to a much bigger one.Now, all that you have to do is to start with the following:-Change your old door knobs or door knockers to a new one.-Mix and match your color and your style to a much consistent look.-Change your hinge plates and door knobs if they give you that tarnished look, or they are basically worn out. If you can enhance its look with a bit of cleaning, you can also do that to save money.Now, let us move to decorating details.If you have an old doorbell, why not try to change it with something that lights up at night. That way, people will be able to see it even if the lights are out at night. It will also give your old doorbell a new life. It will also help you save up on your electricity bill, as you would not need to open up another light at night.You can also try to change your old ceiling fixtures, to suit your current decoration. If the ceiling of your porch is a bit high, then you can always go for those hanging lights. If you want to just use your old one, then I suggest that you start cleaning them up, by simply wiping them. That will make it emit a much brighter light.Now, when you choose colors for your porch, it is best that you try to make a dramatic impact by simply painting a part of your porch area a contrasting color as your main door or vice versa. That way, it will stand out and it will look as if the area is actually bigger than it really is. After that, try to pick out a wreath that will compliment your new paint. Did you know that wreaths do add warmth to your main entrance and at the same time, it is something that you can change easily.If it is possible, why not add art to your porch? You can easily do so by putting a tiny sculpture or painting. If you do that, it will give your porch a sort of focal point. This will bring a good and instant impact to your visitors for sure. You can also get one of your paintings; just make sure that you pick one that will compliment the current color of your porch. A decorative flower will also help in enhancing the look of your new decorated porch. This will give the area more life. Just ensure that you pick out something that is of the right size, and not something that will overcrowd your small porch.Now, let us talk about adding storage to your small porch. Your porch may be small, but you can easily add more storage space to it, without really crowding it. You can do so by getting columns for your porch. When they are painted in synch with your porch color, it can actually blend with it, and make the area looking a bit open. This is as opposed to putting one with a different color. Try to get those squares or rectangle ones, avoid getting the oval or circle ones, as they do tend to eat more space.
How To Throw A Great Toga Party!
Posted on Sep 02, 2010 under wreaths | No CommentAbout once a year I feel this need to make my friends dress up ridiculous and come to my house for some fun. I’ve had some creative theme parties in the past: 70′s Disco, 80′s Punk, Saturday Night Live, Polyester, Christmas, Halloween, but my all time favorite has to be the TOGA party. My friends are all over 40 and surprisingly have no problem wrapping their bodies in sheets to come over for a few beers.
I sent invitations out a good 3 weeks in advance. They had a photo of my husband eating grapes in a toga, to let people know we were serious about the dress code.
I believe this party was a huge success because guests didn’t have to be extra creative and they certainly didn’t have to shop for a costume (a big complaint at our other parties). No one had to diet the week before the party so they could fit into their outfit. They could easily go to their linen closets an hour before the party to find their sheet. A simple belt around the waste and some flip flops sealed the ensemble. Finally, with a few branches tied together from the shrubs out front, they had a head wreath and were ready to go.
The fact that EVERYONE came dressed in full TOGA made it extra fun. Some had themes on top of their togas. Like a Viking fan’s toga accents were long purple and gold braids, a cowgirl’s toga was accessorized with hat and boots. My head wreath had blinking white lights and a battery pack attached to it for some extra sparkle.
There were a few more details I had to tie together to get my party decor just right: A visit to the local craft stores helped me find 9 foot strands of green olive leaves that I intertwined with mini white Christmas lights and zig-zagged across all the ceilings on the first floor of my house. This gave us that feeling that we were outside in Rome. I borrowed candelabras from many friends and had candles lit everywhere on the 1st floor of the house. (Don’t forget to blow those out at the end of the night.)
For the dining room, I brought in some garden statues of goddesses from my neighbors yard and set them in the middle of my dining room table, surrounded with leaves and greens. I found and purchased a plastic 3-tiered punch fountain for $60 from a restaurant supply store. I filled it with cosmopolitans and had a selection of HuePhoria cosmo glasses from www.huephoria.com on the table next to it for the partygoers so no one would lose their glass. Wine was also served from HuePhoria goblets for an extra touch of party fun!
The bathrooms each have a big basket on the counter with all those necessities a partygoer may need at any point during the evening. Deodorant, breath spray & mints, hair spray, comical gadgets, etc. My friends sneak their own accessories into the baskets to give me a good laugh for my cleanup in the morning.
I never spend a lot of money on food for a good party. My closest friends always offer to bring something and I happily accept. Then I know the food will be a good variety and each appetizer is made with care. For the toga party, I did go to my local greek restaurant and order up a few trays of olives/hummus/grapeleaves, etc. to have on the table. Remember, if the party starts at 7p.m., guest arrive at 7:30-ish (fashionably late) and most of them have already eaten so you don’t need a huge spread of heavy food. Finger foods do the trick. I always make my famous sugar cookies and chose a leave cookie cutter for that evening.
Small green jello shots were set at the front door to greet all the guests and put them in the right frame of mind. You can buy the little plastic cups at any restaurant supply store. Ware all over 40 so it doesn’t get that wild that easily anymore. Above the front door hung a sheet reading TOGA similar to Animal House. Had the weather been nicer, we might have thrown the basement couches on the front lawn but we chose not to that night in fear of rain.
This is one party that you MUST buy a KEG for because it goes along with your theme. Then you need to find the neighbor who always stands next to the keg at parties (Glen) and throw a pitcher in his hand. That way, there will always be a quick pour when needed.
Music makes the party at my house. LOUD music. If I have to invest in one thing to make a party rock, it is a good pair of BOSE speakers. My 5 hour ipod playlist is carefully chosen with a mix of awesome songs from the 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s. It is always set so that rocking dance music starts to play an hour and 1/2 into the party because that’s when people start to feel their happy feet.
It is a tradition in our home to move all the furniture out of our family room for big parties, hang a disco ball and spotlight in the center of the room, roll up our carpets and turn our hard woods into a dance floor. The music in the family room is very loud to get people to dance and it flows into all the quieter surrounding rooms just perfectly. People who want to talk can stay in the kitchen and dining areas. I hate going to parties with no music. They tend to end early… if you haven’t noticed. Not the TOGA party! The dance floor was loaded with the playing of great songs like “Louie Louie”, “Shout” & “Tossin’ & Turnin’”. The dancing didn’t end until the party ended!
I used to love to burn CD’s as party favors with the top 14 songs of the night but now that the crowd has gotten larger, that isn’t so easy to do. It is a good thought if you have less than 50 guests but over that is too much work.
Finally, don’t knock yourself out cleaning because your house will be a mess the next day! No one can see a dirty floor or dusty shelf at night… in a crowded party… with lots of candles. Pick up your stuff but don’t stress out scrubbing everything. I know too many people who don’t have parties because they get way too stressed entertaining. It is supposed to be fun. Have a good time and don’t worry because everything comes together just fine. We always have a great crowd of people who just want to let loose!
My favorite all time quote is from Julie Childs –
“And above all, have a good time!”
The Early Ages of Jewellery
Posted on Sep 01, 2010 under wreaths | No Comment
Jewelry has been part of our culture for thousands of years and first came in to existence from different regions throughout the world. Starting with early Egyptians right through to the Romans and Greek jewelry has been a major part of showing off ones stature and wealth.
Ancient Egyptian jewelry reflects the culture’s deep roots in religion. Their gem carvings, or glyptic art, were usually of scarab beetles and other anthropomorphic religious symbols. The glory and power of the Pharaohs were symbolized by their lavish furniture, art and jewelry.
It was not only important for the Egyptian to be wealthy in life, but also in the after-life. While the Egyptians wore simple clothing, they always wore elaborate jewelry. They produced earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, and beaded necklaces.
Men and women wore jewelry in ancient Egypt for many different reasons. Jewelry was not only worn for aesthetic purposes, or as a symbol of wealth, but also as a protection from evil. These amulets were worn around their necks or strapped to the arm or leg.
Ancient Egyptians used gold more than any other precious metal. They believed that gold was divine and that it was associated with the sun. Instead of using many precious gemstones, they imitated their colors using glass. They did however use certain gems such as lapis, lazilu and malachite, garnet, onyx, and turquoise.
For the ancient Egyptians, every color had a symbolic meaning which made jewelry coloration very important. For example, green jewelry symbolized fertility and the success of new crops, while red jewelry was said to satisfy the God Isis’ need for blood. Similarly, a jewelry motif was equally important and symbolic. The scarab beetle, for example, was one of the most important motifs of the ancient Egyptians. The beetle symbolized rebirth and the generative forces of the rising sun.
It was very common for the deceased to be buried with their possessions which included their jewelry. In fact, the Pharaohs and other high officials were buried with hoards of jewelry pieces like crowns, wreaths, rings and necklaces.
Ancient Romans had access to a wide variety of materials and natural resources because of their dominion over Europe and the Mediterranean during the 9th century BC to 5th century AD. Because of this reason, gold, precious gems, glass beads and pearls were used to create earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.
Many of the ancient Roman jewelry pieces had practical and decorative value. One of the most common pieces was the fibula, or the pin. Because Roman clothing was mostly pinned instead of sewn, these large pins became fashionable items and were often elaborately decorated. Similarly the brooch was designed by the Romans to secure clothing. It has endured as a decorative piece of jewelry to this day.
Early Roman jewelry was heavily influenced by Greek and Etruscan jewelry, but new designs were invented overtime. A well-known design invented by the Romans was the gold hemisphere, which was used in necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Romans also invented the hoop earring, which emerged around 300 BC. Hoop earrings were usually decorated with carved animals and other images. Many of their gold bracelets were often carved into coiling snakes, which symbolized immortality. The Romans also borrowed several designs from ancient Egyptians that were incorporated into their own jewelry designs, including the knot of Hercules. This design features a powerful knot that is created from two ropes. Also known as the marriage-knot, it was worn to protect the wearer from evil.
For women in Rome, jewelry was a sign of wealth and status. The stylish upper-class women of Rome usually wore a significant amount of jewelry. Men were known to wear a single ring. After death, the caskets of the wealthy women were decorated with paintings, famously known as the Fayum Mummy Portraits. These paintings featured the deceased adorned with their finest jewelry.
Most of the early Mycenaean Age Greek jewelry was made up of beads that were shaped into shells and animals. It wasn’t until 1400 BC, that the Greeks began using precious metals and gems in their jewelry pieces. But by 300 BC, they were experts at incorporating colored gems in their jewelry including pearls, amethyst and emeralds. They were also skilled at carving elaborate patterns into the gems and into ivory.
Early Greek jewelry was easy to distinguish from other cultures. Their unique craftsmanship and simple designs were in contrast to the elaborate styles of other cultures. But as time went by the Greeks began to use more materials and produced a wide range of jewelry with complex designs and techniques. The Hellenistic age (330-27 BC) also introduced new types of jewelry to the Greeks from Far-East and Egypt. The use of gold became increasingly common during this time.
Ancient Greeks produced all types of jewelry including earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, armbands, thigh bands, rings and wreaths. They enjoyed wearing pendant earrings that were commonly decorated with doves or the gods Eros and Nike. Their necklaces had two main styles: the wide strap chain and the round chain. Many of their motifs were either derived from nature, including plant and animal motifs or the gods and goddesses.
Jewelry during the Hellenistic age (330-27 BC) was passed down from generation to generation. Jewelry was also known to be used as offerings to the gods. Ancient Greek women were usually buried wearing their jewelry. Many of the samples today come from these tombs.
Without the knowledge passed down from generation to generation the beauty of jewelry may have never been in existence without our early ancestors paving the way to today’s stunning array of exotic jewelry.
WAA Ceremony 2008
Posted on Aug 31, 2010 under wreaths | 1 Comment
Wreaths Across America Ceremony held on 13 December 2008 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville Arkansas. The Event was sponsored and coordinated at this site by the 115th Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, located in Rogers Arkansas. George Westmoreland, the Aide to the Secretary of the Army for the State of Arkansas was guest speaker, Wal-Mart Transportation Division arranged to have 6329 Wreaths purchased for the Cemetery. About 300 people were in attendance and assisted in placing the wreaths. The Song “For My Country” is written and performed by the Right Brothers
2009 National Wreath Project, Honoring our Fallen Heros
Posted on Aug 30, 2010 under wreaths | 1 Comment
On behalf of John and Susan McColley and the SGTMAC Foundation, I would like to thank everyone who volunteered or donated to the SGTMAC Foundation for this year’s Wreath Project. With your assistance, we were able to place 800 wreaths on gravesites at Gettysburg National Cemetery and 2200 wreaths at Quantico National Cemetery where Sergeant Eric McColley of Gettysburg is interred. I would also like to thank Giant Food Stores, ABF Freight Systems, Gettysburg Agway and Jacoby Transportation who all provided substantial logistical and/or financial assistance. On Friday December 4th approximately 75 people showed up at the Giant Store in Gettysburg at 0800 to put stickers on the bows and tie the bows to the wreaths. At 1300 we reassembled at the Gettysburg National Cemetery and placed the wreaths of the gravesites – starting on the section closest to Baltimore Pike. We placed them until we ran out. The following day, December 5th, my wife – Candi, Corporal Jeremy McNear and I arrived at Quantico National Cemetery at 0700 to meet the ABF driver. We positioned the containers that held the wreaths in a light drizzle. By the time the approximately 150 volunteers arrived – there was a steady downpour of rain that continued until we finished placing the 2200 wreaths in sections 11 and 12. We could not do Eric’s section this year due to underground waterlines being installed. The inclement weather did not at all hamper our efforts or “dampen” the spirits of anyone there. It was a …
How to Make Pretzel Crafts : How to Make an Old-Fashioned Christmas Wreath With Pretzels
Posted on Aug 29, 2010 under wreaths | 6 Comments
How to make an old fashioned Christmas wreath using pretzels, ribbon, and unique arts and crafts supplies in this free arts and crafts video. Expert: Ginny Larson Bio: Ginny Larson has been creating fun, inexpensive crafts for her own pleasure for the past thirty years. She loves being creative and making charming pieces from ordinary things. Filmmaker: Terry Larson
Buutiti Women Beaders
Posted on Aug 28, 2010 under wreaths | No Comment
These resourceful and proud Ugandan women live in the Acholi Quarter slums of Kampala. Using recycled paper to make beautiful bead necklaces and bracelets, they are trying to work their way out of poverty and provide an eduation for their children. This small clip shows a little of their life and their incredible work. We hope you find it inspiring.
A heart wreath for your sweetheart!
Posted on Aug 28, 2010 under wreaths | No Comment
www.LaZinniaHomeDecor.com Heart wreaths, Door wreaths, Berry wreaths, Swag wreaths & Fresh wreaths for every occasion. Please visit us to see our extensive selection.
Wreaths Across America, part II 0001
Posted on Aug 27, 2010 under wreaths | 1 Comment
Wreaths Across America, part II
