Party Planning -
Party Buzz Newsletter - Fall
Decor Trends
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Decorate,
Congregate, Celebrate! Fall is a Season to Savor
(ARA) - Fall is here … and with cooler weather comes
the perfect time to reflect the spirit, beauty and
richness of the season, while adding warmth and
comfort to your home decor. If the thought of
decorating for the season -- making that transition
from summer's bright splashes to autumn's earthy
flashes -- sounds a bit daunting, don't let it stop
you this year. All it takes is a little creative
inspiration.
There are simple ways to spice up your home décor
every few months, mixing items you already own with
a few key seasonal pieces, or finding new ways to
display those special mementos you've collected over
the years. "Hey, I can do that" ideas for warming up
your home this fall are as close as your Hallmark
Gold Crown store. |
Incorporate Seasonal
Icons
* Warm up your home décor with fall colors such as deep red
and vibrant orange. Drape a hall table (or any flat surface
against a wall) with a textured fabric such as burlap or
muslin, or simply use a vintage table cloth in warm colors.
Place a mirror or large framed photo on the table, resting
against the wall, and surround it with ceramic pumpkins and
an oak leaf garland. To complete the display, light small
ceramic pumpkin candles to reflect in the mirror, bouncing
warm candlelight through your room.
* Want to feel like you've just returned from the local
orchard with some of fall's bountiful fruit favorites? Now's
the perfect time to bring those old bushel baskets up from
the basement or out of the garage. Wad up newspaper to fill
the baskets and then arrange apples, pears and pomegranates
(purchased at your local grocery store) as the top layer.
Place the baskets just inside your front door or on the
fireplace hearth for an instant reminder of autumn's
harvest.
Fall Decorating Shouldn't be
Confined to the Living Room
* Even though the kitchen usually ends up being the home's
most popular gathering spot, too many homeowners put this
room last on their seasonal decorating lists. Make it your
priority this year by stringing a fall-colored ribbon
through an autumn leaf wreath and hanging it on a cabinet
door. Using a tack, secure the ends of the ribbon behind the
cabinet door, out of sight, so that the ribbon is draped
over the top of the door. Carry your autumn touch to the
table with a centerpiece that's the center of attention.
Encircle your favorite Yankee candle with a second smaller
wreath. Select a candle scent that brings to mind a fresh
pumpkin pie, or hot spiced cider.
More than Decor, Create an
Ambiance
* On cool autumn nights, a glowing fireplace is a welcome
treat around which family and friends love to gather. Make
this the home's focal point as well, showcasing a gorgeous
seasonal display. Hang a small acorn wreath on either corner
of the mantle, then drape an autumn leaf garland from
end-to-end and through the wreaths. Hang a larger sized
autumn acorn wreath on the wall above the mantle to complete
the grouping. To add a pop of color, place a few candles in
deep reds, oranges, or golds, on the mantle, then sit back
and enjoy your take on the season.
Andy Newcom, a 22-year Hallmark Cards veteran, is a photo
stylist for Hallmark greeting cards, specialty products and
CD covers. When he's not at work, he can be found at home in
his garden or putting finishing touches on amazing floral
designs that he creates for weddings and other events.
Andy's flair for creativity has been featured in several
national publications, including Country Gardens and Do It
Yourself magazine. Read more tips from Andy at
www.hallmark.com/experts.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
PRESS
RELEASE
02/19/2009
WeddingWire, the
nation’s leading wedding technology company, just
announced that
Cypress
Weddings a division of Theme Parties N More has
won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!
In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards
recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire
Network that demonstrate excellent quality of
service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of
cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients
represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s
vendor community, which includes over 100,000
wedding vendors from across the US. That means
Cypress Weddings a division of Theme Parties N More
is one of the very best Wedding Planners & Florist.
Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by
the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are
determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through
surveys and reviews.
“We are excited to launch this annual award program
to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the
experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according
to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive
Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar
high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in
the wedding industry.”
Cypress Weddings a division of Theme Parties N More
would like to thank our past clients for speaking on
our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s
Choice Award! |
Cypress
Weddings a division of Theme Parties N More has
won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!
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