How to Style a Christmas Tree Topper Bow

Do you dread unpacking your Christmas decor every year like I do? I am a bad packer so it is a disaster scene when it comes time for me to decorate. No matter what I do my bows are always squished. In this video, I will show you how to unsquish and fluff your bow to make it look like the first day you purchased it. Hope you enjoy!

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Best Greenery to Use for Wreaths and Floral Arrangements

Everyone always thinks flowers, but did you know that greenery is just as important, especially when making a wreath or floral arrangement? When I first starting making wreaths, greenery was my weak point. I never really knew much about greenery except for the leaves that were on the flowers. Today I am going to tell you some of my favorite greeneries I use and the purposes they serve. I will also include pictures on the bottom to show you what they look like! Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern is perfect for whimsical, full, wildflower types of wreaths. This fern kind of goes with the flow and you can position it in a wild way to give your wreath a fuller effect. Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern gives your wreaths and arrangements a dramatic look. Often, the leaves are quite dark, long, and bold. Eucalyptus Bush: This is a smaller, more condensed eucalyptus. I use this when I am making a full wreath. Long Leaf Eucalyptus: This s...

How to Make a Floral Arrangement

Just like my wreaths, I have made many floral arrangements, but have never sold them or really paid attention to technique. I kind of just, made them. When I started my wreath business, I began to really pay attention to the Do's and Don'ts of design and color theory. My wreath business just celebrated its' three year anniversary of opening this past January and now I have begun selling floral arrangements. There are so many amazing books I have read that have helped me to learn more of the "technical side" of creating floral arrangements. My first favorite book is Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers . I first learned of this farm when I visited the New York Botanical Gardens last year and purchased Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden . I created my first, REAL cut flower garden last year and this book was beyond helpful. My second favorite book for creating floral arrangements is Flower Color Theory Both of these bo...

Different Ways to Preserve and Store a Wreath

I have been asked so many times, how I store all of my wreaths. Since I make wreaths and am fortunate to have a work space in my home, I have all of my wreaths either on wreath stands or hanging on the wall using thumbtacks. Purchasing a high quality wreath can be costly, I know, but it is all worth it, especially if you learn how to store and preserve it. To start, I always recommend my customers to try to keep their wreath in a protected location outside, avoiding full, direct sun. If left in the elements, the wreath will not last long as rain and strong winds can be damaging. The sun also fades the colors in the wreath. Sometimes, this is unavoidable, but you must be prepared to most likely purchase a new wreath each year. If you are able to keep the wreath somewhat protected outside, then you will most likely be able to use it the following year if not years. There are many different ways you can store a wreath and also many ways you s...

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