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Savannah Style: Easy Red and Green Holiday Centerpiece
Paula absolutely LOVES decorating her house for the holidays. Honestly, her favorite time of the year is Halloween, but a very, very close second is Christmas and New Year’s.
We normally get an earlier start on decorating her house for the holidays, but this year has been a busy one! This week, we finally were able to get a move on sprucing up her house to be a true Southern winter wonderland.
One of the things Paula enjoys the most during the holidays is entertaining. When she asked me to create a beautiful centerpiece, I wanted to make something easy that y’all could make at home, too!
Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Flowers from your local market or florist. I used a mix of roses and inexpensive red carnations from our local super market. You really don’t have to spend a lot of money.
2. Magnolia leaves – or any other large, green leaf from your yard
3. Scissors
4. Hurricane glass, vase, or other vessel of your choosing
5. Oasis floral ring, soaked in water
6. Cooking spray and paper towels
Here’s how to get the look:
Step 1 Collect all of your materials.
Step 2 Prepare the Oasis floral ring according the package. It should be soaked in water to preserve the life of the florals.
Step 3 Trim the stems from your flowers to be more manageable size using your scissors. Prepare your magnolia leaves accordingly, getting rid of any excessive twigs or leaves. Make sure to choose the prettiest, and brightest materials.
Step 4 Start by insert the flowers in the side of your floral ring. Make sure to stick them close enough together so that the ring doesn’t show. Continue this all the way around the ring.
Step 5 Spray your magnolia leaves lightly with cooking spray, and wipe any excess off with a paper towel. The spray gives the leaves an extra special shine that will catch the eyes of your party guests.
Step 6 Create a skirt of magnolia leaves around the bottom of the centerpiece by sticking the leaves into the ring, below the flowers you’ve chosen.
Step 7 Finish by insert your centerpiece inside of the floral ring. For Paula’s table, we chose an old silver wine bucket she found in an antique store. You can also use larger candles or beautiful vases you already have at home.
Enjoy, and happy holidays, y’all!
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By Victoria on December 07, 2012
Paula, All of your recipes are wonderful!! And the love and care you put behind all that you do is wonderful. In a world where all news is bad, your light makes things seem a bit brighter. Thank you for all you do! Can't wait to see you this weekend in AC!!!!! You are staying in my hotel!!! Call the front desk after midnight to say hello!!!! (I know it's late but I have to work those hours to be able to care for my four girls during the day!) Thanks again!!! Love, Tracy-Lynn
By Tracy-Lynn Pagan on December 07, 2012
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I have learned something new. It has been quite a while since I have been to a baby shower, and I am now prepared and up-to-date. I love the term "sprinkles" and it is nice to know that men are also invited to partake in the excitement! Thank you for a fun article!
kay buelvas in Baby Showers and Sprinkles on June 19, 2013 at 11:03 am
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Susan Lott is a great party planner! She has tons of great ideas that she needs to share with the online world. I have been begging her to start a Facebook page or Etsy account. The graduation gift that she made me was hand drawn with my name and different definitions for each letter. She framed it and I cherish it.....I also would have paid about $50 for it in a store. Thanks for sharing her idea but this idea is nothing compared to some of her other quick and money saving tips! You should hire her for your creative team!
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