Valentine’s Day is not always the biggest holiday on our calendars, but the day of love can bring smiles and surprises. A festive handmade topiary is a perfect way to bring the lovely colors of the holiday into your home in a fun and cost-conscious way. Learning the technique is easy and one that you Read More
Archives for January 2013
How to Prepare a Container for an Artificial Arrangement
While you can purchase a ready-made artificial arrangement, designing your own gives you the ability to create exactly the size, shape, and color to suit your decor. The first step in designing your own arrangement is selecting and preparing the container. Because there are so many tips and tricks for creating a beautiful custom arrangement, Read More
Decorate Your Apartment with Artificial Greenery
According to a survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, 32 percent of households today rent. Decorating a rented space can be a challenge. Adding real plants to indoor and outdoor spaces can be complicated because they are difficult to move, especially since it is illegal to move live plants into many states. Artificial greenery, Read More
How To: Create Short Sweet Silk Orchid Arrangements
Do you love all those little bud vases but have no idea what to do with them? Pack major beauty in a small space when you create a bunch of mini silk orchid arrangements. You can use either bud vases or jars to achieve this look. Once you have them arranged, you can line them Read More
Accentuate Architecture with the Right Artificial Plants
Have you ever noticed that older homes have a great deal of character? Frequently, the character is in the details. Many older homes contain a great deal of architectural detail. Columns, crown molding, large baseboards, chair rails, and wainscoting all add a great deal of visual interest to the interior design. While adding these features Read More
Define Your Outdoor Space with Artificial Hedges
Are you looking to break up a big yard without surrounding it with unattractive fences? Artificial hedges are a great way to break up a large yard into smaller sections. In smaller areas artificial edges can provide privacy and beauty at the same time. Here are three ways you could use artificial hedges in your Read More
Soften Your Space with Artificial Hanging Plants
If your outdoor space seems cold and lifeless this winter, soften things up with beautiful artificial hanging plants. Hanging plants don’t take up any valuable patio space and are a great way to add a bright pop of green to a dull winter landscape. Hanging Plant Options Keeping a live plant from dying in Read More
Create On-Trend Plantings with Artificial Succulents
You can’t flip through a home improvement or decorating magazine without seeing stunning succulent arrangements. Succulents give your plantings a modern look with a ton of depth and interest. Here is how to bring succulents into your home. Artificial Succulent Arrangement What You’ll Need: A Variety of Artificial Succulents Pot or Container A Piece of Read More
3 Unexpected Ways to Use Silk Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are as beautiful as they are simplistic. The large balls of delicate flowers quickly fill a vase or container to create a stunning accent for any room in the home. Are you looking for a new way to use silk hydrangeas throughout your home? Try out these unexpected ideas. Under a Wall Mounted Television Read More
Decorating with Large Silk Leaves
Did you love that pop of bright green that your Christmas tree added to your home? Get that look all year long by utilizing oversized leaves in your design scheme. Silk cana lily leaves make a big statement with easy applications. Try out these budget-friendly ideas for large silk leaves in your own home. Potted Read More