How To Hang A Star Light From Ceiling Can Lights

 

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One week before Christmas last year I made a decision on this year’s décor.

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I became very enamored with the Moravian Stars I was seeing. They fascinated me, and I found myself staring at them whenever I would spot one.

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This year’s decorations I have incorporated the Moravian Star. I did a short little post , showing my Christmas elf hanging them.

I got several emails asking about how we hung them, and where did we get them.

The lights came from sears, you can click on the source below the picture and it will take you to their site….

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My very helpful elf, cut the cords, and attached a new plug. You can get a plug kit at Home depot or Lowes.

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Then he added an adapter that just screws into the light socket of the can lights in the ceiling.

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He plugged it in and VOILA!!!

Let there Be Light!

 We also have one on top of the tree, see how it glows in the reflection!!

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If you happen to buy the paper lanterns in the shape of a star I did find a handy dandy way to light those also….

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I hope this helps all of you who have inquired about the Moravian star lights.

Things To Remember:

Now don’t forget, you can go to the link to find these items,by just clicking on the source below the images. However if you have further questions just email me. You can find my email on my side bar!!

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Happy Decorating and "Enjoy The Process"!!

 

Kraft Paper Gift Wrapping

 

Yesterday’s post was all about Bows so today I thought it was fitting to have a post on creative gift wrapping.

Neutrals seem to be the name of the game this season in Holiday décor. 

With a neutral scheme it is fun to coordinate our wrappings with what is going on with the rest of the room.

Kraft paper is the perfect neutral gift wrap, so today we will be visiting some clever ways to use Kraft paper….

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It doesn’t get any more simple than natural greens and bakers twine on top of Kraft paper.

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For the man in your life a little tuxedo dressing on his gift!

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I had to show you this. It is technically faux bois paper, but could be easily applied to Kraft paper. I just love the laced up wrapping.

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These lovely Kraft paper boxes are from William Sonoma. I purchased these in white and red a couple of years ago, and had them monogrammed.

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For those of you who enjoy a vintage feel!

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Adding a little corrugated paper to this Kraft paper a winter scene emerges.

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Simple stenciling adds some character to Kraft paper.

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 Mixing it up a little bit!

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Love the pom-pom!!

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What a clever use of newsprint!

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A little hand stitching and a button!! How about Ho-Ho-Ho for Christmas in red stitching?!

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Add a picture of the recipient instead of the traditional gift tag!

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Not a package, but a fun embellishment. I can just see these on white paper!!

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A lovely scented package!

Did you ever think there could be so many looks for Kraft paper wrapping?

Happy Wrapping!!!

 

Tying-One-On....To Bow Or Not To Bow?

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Since it is the Holiday-Gift-Giving season we will all be wrapping up packages, and tying pretty bows.

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Today I want to talk about BOWS!!! 

I love a beautiful bow, and trust me I have tied many in my years of holiday gift wrapping, and decorating for weddings.

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I even made my own pew bows in 1970 for my wedding. 

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CHANGES:

Over the years my taste in bows have evolved, and the big abundant,fluffy bows of the 70’s & 80’s  are no longer the bow of my choice.

However, I do realize that many are still tying-one- on, so to speak. 

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Please know that I am not saying it is wrong, or right. I am just saying I prefer the softer side of ribbons, and bow making.

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CAN WE TALK?:

I just wanted to open up a dialogue about when we should, or should-not use the big pew bow style. When is it just too much!?

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I prefer a beautiful double faced satin ribbon to a stiff looking ribbon with wire on its edges. 

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I do use it from time to time, but my preference is an elegant, loosely tied bow.

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There will always be those in both camps. 

Which camp do you fall into?

Big fluffy pew bows

OR

Soft loosely tied bows

One more question:

Do we really need to put a bow on everything? When is it just too much?

I would love your feedback on how you feel about ribbons, and bows!!

BTW: Be sure to come by The Enchanted Home blog. I am one of the guest on her Bloggers gift list post. There are a wonderful line-up of bloggers and some great ideas for gift giving! Click HERE!