I love flowers! My favorite colors are purple and pink so I would like to receive any flowers in those color spectrums. Hint, hint, hubby! When using flowers to decorate your celebrations, think of ones that will enhance your theme but that don't have an overwhelming odor. In my previous job, I had an office that was off the beaten path but whenever someone sprayed cologne, I could smell it in a second. I've heard that if you can smell your own cologne, you're wearing too much. I want to smell the person's cologne after they've passed by not before they get to me like "Oh, I can smell Mary's cologne. She must be here somewhere." It's the same with flowers. The flowers should have a pleasant, subtle odor not one that will knock people over as they walk in the door. Give some thought to which flowers you'll choose for your event. If you're planning a party for someone else, ask which flowers that person likes if you don't already know. Also, consider the theme. What is the purpose of the celebration? Do a little research on the internet to come up with appropriate choices. The picture I have posted is of an azalea bush right outside my home. They bloom once a year in March. Aren't they beautiful?
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Friday, March 28, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Resale Shops Revisited
A while back I posted about exploring resale shops. Well, it was time for another "fix." Last week I went to the Blue Bird Circle Resale shop on W. Alabama in Houston. Hadn't been there since the end of January so it was time to go again. I found three little round amber candle holders for $2.50 total! The tag on the bottom said Crate & Barrel so I figured I got a good deal. I plan to make one into a small flower arrangement and put either candles or little battery-operated votives in the other two. The most inexpensive place in Houston that I've found (so far) to purchase the green styrofoam blocks for artificial flower arrangements is Party Boy on Studemont. When I finish my current project, I'll share a picture.
The two arrangements in this picture are the ones I made at the end of January. The basket I bought for $1 and the little pot was $9. The flowers and moss are from Michael's. Right now I have them in our living room but they would look great on the table during a party or a dinner. I might also use them as table decorations for a community event. This week I'll be going to The Guild Shop on Dunlavy. Can't wait to see what they have! This is SO much fun!!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Encore Weddings
In current times it is not unusual for a man or woman to marry more than once. Through death or divorce, people find themselves single again. If one is blessed to find a new love, that union should be celebrated with all the gusto of a first wedding. People can choose an all-out ceremony and reception or a smaller one for close family and friends. Perhaps the couple is not married but wants to celebrate their years of commitment to each other or maybe the couple has an upcoming special anniversary. Why not celebrate?
I spent the month of February visiting 15 different venues in Houston to become acquainted with what's available in this area. There are numerous other venues farther out which I may visit as time goes on. I saw some amazing places and met some really nice people. As spring is close, one might consider an outside setting for a wedding, reception or anniversary party. To make your celebration unique, think outside the box. Where have you been that would make a nice setting? A park, a beautiful garden, a backyard, a beach, a boat, the Houston Zoo? Be sure to check out rental requirements and have a backup rain plan but then let your imagination take flight and envision a fabulous celebration! (I took the picture above last fall in Olympia, Greece which is not exactly around the corner but there are some beautiful venues in Texas, too!)
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