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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-12-22, Page 33PAGE B4.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2005. Tips for creating a perfect holiday centrepiece Elegant centrepiece • Spray dried hydrangea with gold, silver or copper paint which can be purchased at an craft store. They can also be left plain. Insert the flowers throughout the Christmas tree. “It looks wonderful and elegant,” said Stephenson. The flowers can also be put into a fireside basket. • To bring the scents of the season into your home, put orange peelings, cinnamon stick and cloves in a simmering potpourri pot. Or use an old pan on low and simmer it on the stove, being careful not to let it boil dry. “It will fill the house with a seasonal aroma.” • Take a small bundle of greens (ie: juniper, spruce, pine or holly). Tie with a festive ribbon and attach them to the backs of your kitchen or dining room chairs. • Fill a large basket with pine cones. Scent the cones with cinnamon diffuser oil. This can be rescented throughout the holidays. Tie a seasonal ribbon around the basket. “It makes a wonderful accent and has a heavenly aroma.” • Don’t forget to edit when decorating for the holidays. In other words, put some of the all-year- round decor items away to bring in the Christmas decorations for a less cluttered look. • Embellish the tops of your cupboards with fresh greens and/or grapevine and white-mini-lights. “This gives a festive feeling to the home and creates a little ambient lighting when used alone in the evening.” • If you don’t have a tree skirt, use about two metres of a seasonal colour fabric or white or cream tulle. Swaddle it around the bottom of the tree with raw edges turned under. FESTIVE DINING ROOM CENTREPIECE (Annette Stephenson) What you need: one metre of a sheer fabric wreath, real or artificial hurricane glass Continued on B5 An old wreath gets new life as the focal point of the dining room with the simple addition of a glass hurricane, cranberries, tree ornaments and a candles. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Race Be RJi tb You May the Lord watch over you and your flock as together we celebrate the miracle of Christmas. By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor The spirit of the season can often bring out the decorator in a person. Even those not inclined to aesthetic enhancement of their home will go a little further when the time comes to deck the halls. Annette Stephenson, a floral designer and decorator from Brussels, has some quick tips to help you put the festive touches to your home. May the Peace & Joy of Christmas be with our friends and customers all year. Frank & Kathy F. WORKMAN ELECTRIC As a layer of white blankets the ground, We’d like to thank you for just comln’ round Seeing you daily has brought us much cheer... So Merry Christmas to all and to all a good yearl Winter Wonderland! Huron Feeding Joe and Debbie Selll and family Brussels 519-887-6289