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How to Make Dried Orange Garland

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:59:25 +0000

One of the main pillars of Nordic Holiday style is incorporating elements from nature into your decor. With citrus just beginning to come into season, dried orange garland is a wonderfully simple and cost effective way to decorate for the Holidays. This project is as simple as thinly slicing oranges, drying them out in the oven, and stringing them onto twine to form a garland. Drape them across the table, string across the window, or even turn them into gift toppers and ornaments; dried oranges are festively versatile. Catch my drift? Scroll down for the tutorial! What You’ll Need: 2 navel oranges serrated knife cookie sheet paper towel or lint free cloth parchment paper twine scissors scotch tape (optional) How to Make the Garland: Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Slice oranges crosswise 1/8″ – 1/4″ thick using a sharp serrated knife, and pat slices dry with paper towel or cloth. Place in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for roughly 2.5 hours. Flip the slices over after about 1.25 hours. After 2.5 hours in the oven, remove any slices beginning to brown, and slide the remaining slices back in […]

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Dala Horse Ornaments & Gift Toppers

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:22:12 +0000

If you’re in a wrapping rut this season, try these simple clay Dala Horses which easily take gifts from blah to showstopper in about an hour. Write the recipient’s name onto the back, slip under the bow, and you’re all set. Or add a string onto their backs and use them as ornaments! To make these bad boys, use the Dala Horse Cookie Cutter and cut out several horses out of polymer clay, bake them up, and decorate with a paint pen. If using them as ornaments, you’ll want to add a hole on the back (with a toothpick) before you bake them. Then add a string to their backs and hang ’em up! For gift toppers, add the giftee’s name onto the back and slip under neath the gift bow. Head over to Homedit for baking instructions and additional tips! Find more Holiday projects here! Follow

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Scandinavian Holiday Home

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:49:55 +0000

When it comes to decking the halls, I’m a strict, no-tree-before-Thanksgiving kind of girl because I think decorating beforehand, waters down Thanksgiving, skipping right over “The Day of Thanks” to focus on the next holiday. (This stance is heavily debated at our house, because if you ask Ken, Christmas can’t come soon enough!) However, now that we’ve wrapped up Thanksgiving, I’m all for decking out our place for the Holidays. As I’ve mentioned before, I love Scandinavian design and love incorporating the look into our decorating repertoire through natural elements, classic clean forms, and cozy accents. Below are some of my favorite ideas for bringing the Scandinavian Holiday look home. 1. Swedish Star Lantern, 2.Berry Branches, 3. Simple DIY Wreath, 4. Faux Fur Throw, 5. Felt Ball Garland, 6. Strala Candelabra, 7. Rosemary Napkin Garnish, 8. Homemade Ornaments, 9. Cloved Oranges, 10. Amaryllis Bulbs

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