Decorating

Cottage Chic

Nut Case

 

papier mache Nicholas

 

A selection of Christmas chocolates sent by a loved one from Switzerland guarded by a papier mache Nicholas.

 

tray with candles and nuts

 

tray with candles and nuts

 

A display of nuts and red tealights arranged on a wooden platter has the feel of Christmas at the cabin somewhere in the mountains. To make the plate look a bit more elegant, group each nut by its kind.

2014

 

 

Basket Case

 

apple and roses arrangement

 

This flower- apple arrangement lasts for a good week if the floral foam is kept moist. The apples or the roses can be replaced with red baubles.

 

apple and roses arrangement

 

apple and roses arrangement

 

 

Material

basket lined with plastic (diameter: 9″)
Oasis
3 small red apples
12 small red roses
(roses can be replaced by wired small red baubles)
greenery
skewers
1 yard wide, red ribbon

 

Instructions

Fill the basket with Oasis, and thoroughly soak the foam. Nicely cover the Oasis with greenery. Stick a third of a skewer into the bottom of each apple. Place the apples on top of the greenery. Then fill the holes with the roses. Water the arrangement every day.

 

2004