Matt and Shari » Wreaths and Floral http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Terrariums Can Update Indoor Greenery http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/terrariums-can-update-indoor-greenery/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/terrariums-can-update-indoor-greenery/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:53:52 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8743 Easy-to-make miniature landscapes, or terrariums, make for interesting accessories in just about any room in your home. They seem fitting for all seasons of the year, but it’s during the winter months that the green is so welcome! It doesn’t take much time or money to fill your home with these tiny gems.  Just follow...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/terrariums-can-update-indoor-greenery/feed/ 0 Easy to Make Chic Dining Room Centerpiece http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/easy-make-chic-dining-room-centerpiece/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/easy-make-chic-dining-room-centerpiece/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:56:18 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7245 What do quartz stones, river rocks, Spanish moss, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a silk flower have in common? Give up? They are the materials needed to create an elegant dining room centerpiece. Matt and I recently redecorated a dining room. Our homeowners wanted more than just function; they wanted elegance. Since beautiful...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/easy-make-chic-dining-room-centerpiece/feed/ 0 5 Steps to Make an Indian Corn Wreath http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/5-steps-to-make-an-indian-corn-wreath/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/5-steps-to-make-an-indian-corn-wreath/#respond Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:28:46 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5515 Nothing says fall like indian corn with it’s beautiful texture and warm rich colors, which, by the way, you can make into a lovely seasonal wreath. When the Indian corn arrives, so has fall!  I mean pumpkins show up and you know Halloween is on the way, but Indian corn brings thoughts of the Pilgrims...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/5-steps-to-make-an-indian-corn-wreath/feed/ 0 Quickly Create this Stunning Orchid Centerpiece http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/quickly-create-this-stunning-orchid-centerpiece/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/quickly-create-this-stunning-orchid-centerpiece/#respond Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:24:55 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5446 Orchids are beautiful stems full of exotic flowers and you can submerge them in a tall vase of water for a special effect. I received a beautiful orchid for Mother’s Day this year and it reminded me of a project that Matt and I did with orchids that was just stunning. You might be able to...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/quickly-create-this-stunning-orchid-centerpiece/feed/ 0 Floor Standing Florals are Perfect in Corners http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/floor-standing-florals-are-perfect-in-corners/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/floor-standing-florals-are-perfect-in-corners/#respond Wed, 23 May 2012 13:19:04 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5325 If you have an empty corner you might want to try making a floor standing floral arrangement to fill it up with style. Many homes today have very high ceilings.  This poses issues with accessories because there is so much wall space it’s hard to know what to add to fill it all in.  Well,...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/floor-standing-florals-are-perfect-in-corners/feed/ 0 Use Only One Wreath Base for All Four Seasons http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/use-only-one-wreath-base-for-all-four-seasons/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/use-only-one-wreath-base-for-all-four-seasons/#respond Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:52:22 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3967 No need for four different wreaths when one wreath base can be reaccessorized each season. Sometimes it takes a dilemma for me to come up with a new idea.  So, here was my dilemma.  I have a double front door and that means two wreaths for every season or holiday and I have just run...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/use-only-one-wreath-base-for-all-four-seasons/feed/ 0 Try a Red Berry Wreath Inside a Wreath http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/try-a-red-berry-wreath-inside-a-wreath/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/try-a-red-berry-wreath-inside-a-wreath/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:40:55 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3861 That’s exactly what this is, a wreath within another wreath and you could create all kids of combinations if you just let your imagination go! I love to take what is thought of as the traditional way to do things, and just mix it up a bit!  Why not?  Sometimes the results are a bit more...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/try-a-red-berry-wreath-inside-a-wreath/feed/ 0 How To Create a Floral Arrangement with a Clock http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/how-to-create-a-floral-arrangement-with-a-clock/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/how-to-create-a-floral-arrangement-with-a-clock/#respond Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:04:12 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3168 Why not combine the beauty of a floral arrangement with the functionality of a clock? This arrangement does that and it might open up all sorts of combinations for you! Floral arrangements are always a wonderful addition to any home.  They are welcoming in the foyer, on a dining table even in a bedroom or...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/how-to-create-a-floral-arrangement-with-a-clock/feed/ 0 Enjoy Fragrant Fruit and Floral Centerpieces http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/enjoy-fragrant-fruit-and-floral-centerpieces/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/enjoy-fragrant-fruit-and-floral-centerpieces/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:22:59 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3036 Instead of just putting your citrus in a bowl, add silk flowers and use it as an arranagement for your dining table or counter. Do you need a spring centerpiece in less than an hour?  Well, fruit and floral centerpieces are a snap to put together as long as you have the materials on hand.  Even...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/enjoy-fragrant-fruit-and-floral-centerpieces/feed/ 0 You’ll Love this Unique Wreath of Leaves http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/youll-love-this-unique-wreath-of-leaves/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/wreaths-and-floral/youll-love-this-unique-wreath-of-leaves/#respond Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:29:57 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=2348 Normally, leaf wreaths have leaves laying on the surface, but these leaves are stacked all the way around a wire wreath – beautiful! I know this one looks like it could be tricky, but as with any magic trick, there is just that, a trick, that makes it very simple.  There are no unusual materials...

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