It’s Fiesta Time in San Antonio and sisters, Lanisa Cole & Sal Priddy, of our San Antonio team have been busy. You can follow Show Me Decorating’s easy steps to create a festive wreath too!
Sisters Lanisa & Sal
Step One Gather Your Materials
We were between using a grapevine wreath or a green wreath with a magnolia leaf added on. We chose the green wreath because it will be easy to add in our flowers & ribbon.
Which wreath to use?
For a fun festive wreath, choose a selection of flowers. We chose traditional fiesta flowers but had them made out of plastic instead of paper to last longer.
Quick Sidenote : ) If you wanted to do a bright Spring wreath, you could chose Gerber Daisies!
We chose plastic flowers!
Every wreath needs a focal point. We loved this cute Piñata donkey & the ribbon streamers will give the wreath dimension!
The Focal Point & Adding Some Dimension
Bright ribbon adds a real punch to our fiesta wreath! We used the lime green netting as background & the lime green & orange with pom pons for our bows. The skinny ribbon is for streamers!
Bright Colored Ribbon!
Step Two Building Your Wreath!
This is the easiest part of creating a wreath. Once you have chosen your theme (Fiesta) and you have gathered your materials like we did, then you can place everything on the wreath! Here comes the creative part Don’t shy away from making your wreath look just like YOU want it. We added in the flowers, the Piñata, and the streamers keeping in mind that we can make different layers with each of these. While we were making the wreath, we decided to make bows to match our theme and place them around the house!
Quick Sidenote : ) Be watching for the Video on how to tie multiple ribboned bows! Also the Show Me Decorating app for iPhone’s & iPad’s includes an entire section on how to tie bows.
1st impressions, you only get one chance! We used the power of 3 on this fun valentine wreath! 3 large oversized focal points have a punch and balance! Now we show you how!
The Lisa Frost (@demdaco) puffy heart was the inspiration for the wreath, the sign from @Walmart is a Sandra Magsamen creation, compliments the color story, Red, pink with the pop of black and white! The message live, love, laugh is perfect for Valentines
Learn to tie a bow, www.app.showmedecorating.com $2.99! We created a bow with this fun combination of wired ribbon. Learning to tie bow opens the door to so many decorating projects!
The fun pink flower spray was leftover from Christmas! After Christmas sales are a great place to find fun things to incorporate in seasonal and everyday decorating. The purpose of a theme and color story is to help you focus when you are looking for supplies for your project and narrow the options! We also love items that can be used for more than one purpose!
The Lisa Frost heart @demdaco(the inspiration) and the fun Sandra Magsamen Sign @livingartfully @walmart, are 2 of the focal points
We wired on the canvas heart and the sign, now to balance the two we will add our bow! Learn how to tie a bow at www.bowapp.showmedecorating.com just $.99! The power of 3! Wired ribbon is best! @reliantribbon
The power of 3, adds balance to the wreath!, bow is wired on!
Now the finishing touches, the glitter pink flowers will carry out our color story, red, pink and black and white! A couple of shatterproof red Christmas balls will add a little more red and both are wired on. (by wiring on instead of gluing, all the pieces can be taken off and reused next year in a different way, and it is easier to store)
The wreath is finished off with Funky sparkle pink flowers!
Love is in the air… at my house! One of my favorite days to decorate for, Valentines. In the entry way I dress up the lamp with a sheer wired ribbon wrapped around the shade and tie on the puffy heart tassel. (last year this heart was hanging from a shelf in the guest room!) I love to use items differently each year. I also arranged my heart printed bowl, cute heart boxes and antique valentines sprinkled in! This create a fun vignette to welcome my guest.
I love antique valentines, I also keep special ones the kids have made, and sprinkle them through out my decorating!
So in keeping with the Show Me Decorating steps :
Step 1. pick a Theme or Celebration, Valentines day
Step 2. Color story, Red, pink and black
Step 3. Gather items that coordinate and support the theme and color story. Valentines, hearts, ribbon, serving pieces, heart boxes
Hint: I have big clear tubs, marked for the season or celebration, ie: Valentines, Easter/spring, Patriotic/4th of July, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course Christmas!!!! (lots of tubs for Christmas!) Some of my items do double and triple duty!
The piano top was chosen to display the Valentine decorations.
Happy Valentines Day! It’s one of my favorite holidays to decorate and celebrate. Maybe it’s because my birthday is February 12, and my husband has to double up on gifts, or the main color is red and it is my favorite! No matter what the reason a house decorated is a happy home. I love to use the top of our piano because everyone coming in my front door can see it. (hint, pick a spot to change out seasonally that is very visible and the whole house appears decorated, great for busy families)
Emma gets started filling a clear candle jar.
Emma fills the clear candle jar (any clear glass container will work) Plastic (Christmas balls in pink and red) make great filler!
Pink and red balls are the ultimate Valentine colors! Candy Conversation hearts add a pop of multi color! (easy and inexpensive)
Ready to add some Ribbon!
Ribbon on the top of the candle jar adds a finishing touch!
Knowing how to tie a bow gives you the confidence to decorate for so many celebrations and events!
We show you how, with our Show Me Decorating App! $2.99 Get yours today for your iPhone or iPad
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Emma had fun with the gel stickers on the back door while I finished up the candle jars and top of the piano!
It is fun to involve the kids or grandkids in the creative process! Great time to spend together and fun to let them express themselves!
Sheer red ribbon adds the finishing touch to the candle jars, a candle tops the tall one and a big red heart tops the small one!
Love is in the air! Family pictures, antique valentines, and a collection of all things hearts!
Now its time to decorate my front door and Welcome my friends and family to my Birthday party…….
A mantel and fireplace are a great focal point to a family, living or game room. Garlands have long been the go to decorating choice for many decorators. Most green christmas garlands come in 9′ lengths and are a wonderful base to build on, prelit or unlit. Faux garland is great because it will not dry out and lose its needles, however before your family events or parties, tuck in some fresh greens for smell and freshness. Adding novelty garlands (usually 6′), florals, balls, and ribbon can add that special touch to your holiday decorating.
When choosing a base garland look for Quality, (this garland can be used over and over), a strong base wire, bristle feel to greenery(a little stiffness signifies a heavier ply of vinyl and will have resilience to fluff out year to year) and strong wire in greenery tips. You get what you pay for!
Quality garland ready to decorate
Probably the most asked question is how to hang or secure. Here are a few tips and tricks! There is no magic! It takes screws, hooks or nails. (Always check to see how your fireplace heats as to not damage or cause a fire hazard to your decorations!)
Wooden mantel: screw in tea-cup hooks at the back to attach wire to secure garlands, use a small nail with a head on it and hammer in molding to hold. If the mantel is painted paint screws or nails to match and leave in (no one will see!)
Rock, Stone or Marble (even thick wooden): use a c-clamp place garland and secure with clamp allowing greenery to work around to cover. you could even spray paint the color of your garland or mantel to camouflage!
c-clamps
The C-clamp holds garland secure
Beautiful mantel from Show Me Team in San Antonio!
Now we hope to inspire you with our Show Me Decorating Mantels…..
Rich and elegant
Fun Red, Green and lime green, oversized ornaments
Turquoise, animal print and peacocks!
Beautiful ornaments adorn the garland
Rich colors pop against the Austin stone
Something for a sweet tooth!
and the stockings were hung...
Pops of black and white, with red add a cheery note!
Understated, mission style mantel is complimented with colorful stockings, greenery, beautiful wreath and collection of nutcracker
Contemporary mantel allows garland to be worked in with existing decor and accented with Santa's and simple holiday decorations
No matter your style, taste or budget the mantel is a fun place to show off your holiday decorating talents……
Stockings can be hung with decorative stocking holders (heavy weighted ones are best), the garland itself, tea-cup hooks,@commandbrand, and how Santa chooses to fill will depend on whether you have you been Naughty or Nice!
we are nice to share with you our tips and techniques for only $2.99
We would like to share with you a room dressed in peacock, animal print and a touch of glitter for the Christmas season. When choosing a theme we consider the room decor and pick a color story to compliment. We love to add a touch of glitz and glitter to celebrate the season and differeniate from everyday decor. It’s Christmas, a time for beauty and magic, a touch of whimsy, come on let go and let your imagination fly……
To learn more on themes, ribbons and how to tie a bow get our “Recipe for Holiday Tree Trimmimng” app $2.99 www.app.showmedecorating.com
Carry the peacock theme throughout the room with a centerpiece
Table centerpiece, wreath and mantel garland compliment the peacock inspired theme for Christmas
Holiday deer is dressed in his finest
Beauitiful wreath is hung on the mirror while the mantel is swagged in a garland to match, decorative stockings are hung with care.
Bursting with peacock feathers the coffee table centerpiece compliments the room
Beautiful rich colors and accents of Peacocks decorate the living room
Coordinating with the room decor we added a splash of glitz, a touch of animal print and the rich, vibrant colors of the peacock to decorate for the Christma season!
Ready for Santa to make a visit, this hutch holds beautiful Christmas dishes and Santa figurines! The faux garland is decorated with a bow and the painting of Santa is keeping a watchful eye!
The shelves next to fireplace are decorated with a collection of Mr and Mrs. Claus figurines.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a picture
Santa and Mrs Claus
The side-table is dressed in a beautiful patchwork cloth and the German Santa Chocolate box stands watch. Crystal trees add a touch of sparkle, with a bowl of children's blocks completing the tablescape
The wreath over the mantel is decorated in coordinating ribbon, balls and florals as the tree.
The heart of the home the kitchen, the wreath reflects in the mirror and the table centerpiece holds a favorite teddy bear.
Life, Love and laughter will fill the air during all the family gatherings
The windows are trimmed with beautiful green wreaths hung by Red and gold harlequin ribbon
Country French living room is decorated and ready to celebrate the season! The Nativity greets guest as they enter to help us all to remember the reason for season, the birth of Christ!
The front door swag welcomes family and friends to Make it Merry!
This beautiful Country French home is decorated in rich reds, blues and gold with a touch of glitter for the Christmas Season….
Country French living room is decorated and ready to celebrate the season!
Another angle shows the completed room, with the hutch decked out in time for Santa!
Side table and lamp provide a great place to decorate
Christmas tree ready for Santa to deliver!
The couch is dressed in holiday pillows and the red amaryllis graces the coffee table
The fireplace is ready for stockings to be hung
The large fireplace and hearth are complimented by coordinating wreath and garland
Tree is dressed in beautiful bows made from a rich red velvet ribbon, a blue and gold brocade and a touch of a blue green ribbon. Matte gold balls and florals complete the look.
We show you how to select a theme, tie a bow and place your balls and florals on our “Recipe for Holiday Tree Trimming” app just $2.99
Family ornaments are hung with care after all the bows, balls and florals are placed
Family treasured ornaments are hung for all to see, felt snowman was an original ornament first made by the Show Me experts as children!
Family tree is in a decorative urn for a finished look and lots of room for presents!
Watch Kathy as she gives tips & techniques to complement the Show Me Decorating app for iPhone & iPad while decorating her French Country Home Christmas Tree!
More of this Show Me Country French home in the next post!
A tween is considered a girl ages about 9-14…too old for toys, but too young for boys….follows fashion trends (@urbandictionary), so how do you decorate their room for Christmas? An upside down tree? It is actually called an inverted tree, and what better way to let them express themselves and their style than on a tree!
Check out Rebecca’s You Tube videos where she demonstrates on the upside down tree that is an inverted tree. The inverted tree is made with the shorter branches attached to the pole at the bottom and branches get longer as they are progress up the pole. It comes with a stand similar to any faux tree stand and can sit on the floor. She chose a simple look by placing the tree in an oversized tree ornament stand. The Rest of the steps at the bottom …
Angled view of tree!
Fun colors, textures and finishes make for an interesting tree
Glitter pink flower sprays,and blue chenille curls are funky florals used in this tree!
Peace, Love and Christmas!
Who is ready to decorate? We want to help and Show You How!
Don’t shy away from making your wreath look just like YOU want it. We added in the flowers, the Piñata, and the streamers keeping in mind that we can make different layers with each of these. While we were making the wreath, we decided to make bows to match our theme and place them around the house!
