Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Designers Do Holidays #1: Berry Delightful

Technically the Christmas season doesn't start until Friday but I couldn't resist posting these awesome ideas of decorating with cranberries. Better Homes and Gardens emails out a 100 Days of Holidays - each day a different idea. Their 27 Ways to Decorate with Cranberries was today. I've always loved cranberries in holiday decor so here so some ways to use them aside from your standard garland and wreath.

(Above: While they are using these hurricanes outside a smaller version would be a beautiful table centerpiece. I love the way they light this walk way though)


Practical and beautiful by freezing these berries in your ice tray in just a little bit of water you can use them to keep your champagne chilled and at the same time have a festive centerpiece.



This is an adorable place card idea and could be reasonably inexpensive if you by glass votive holders in bulk. I LOVE this idea! :)



Another cute centerpiece idea - and although more time consuming to make yourself you may be able to find faux cranberry balls in a store and prop them up on your own silver candlesticks.




I would never be able to pull this off in Texas but if you live where it snows and ices often I love this door wreath. Just dip your wreath in a little bit of water before a freeze and hang it on your door. How pretty!
I love the holidays so look for many more decorating and entertaining ideas to come. See these ideas with cranberries and more at http://www.bhg.com/holidays/?sssdmh=dm17.346081&day=64&esrc=nw100da_09_64&email=1780303811
Happy Holidays!
Love.
J

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I love this! I saw this in the mag as well. I just wish it was cold enough here to be able to make them...and not worry about them melting!