Showing posts with label DIY DECORATIONS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY DECORATIONS. Show all posts
May 1, 2015
Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching. How will you be
celebrating this year? If you’re joining those commemorating the Mexican army’s
unlikely victory over French foes in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla, we’ve got
great ideas to take your party to the next level. Check out our list of party
must-haves including decorations, food, and drinks.
5 Decor Ideas
Fan Garland - We're big fans of this colorful garland! Drape it around buffet tables, along doorways, and all over to brighten up your party space.
Image via The House That Lars Built
Image via Seattle Magazine
Punched Tin Napkin Rings - Ring in the holiday with these creative napkin rings. They're sure to add a unique flare to your table decor.
Image via Martha Stewart
Pom Pom Balloons - These clever little guys are perfect for alerting guests who might be a little lost to the event location and incorporating even more eye candy into your ready-to-burst-with-fun party!
Image via Honest To Nod
Photo Backdrop - Still have some tissue paper left over? Try making a photo backdrop! Your colorful creation will be a fun treat for everyone who wants to say #HappyCincoDeMayo on Instagram.
Image via Brit + Co
5 Snack Ideas
Popsicles - Inspired by the Mexican flag, these all natural Popsicles are a creative and refreshing treat to serve!
Image via The View From Great Island
Image via She Knows
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Image via Erica's Sweet Tooth
Churro Cupcakes - This sweet treat has been described as a churro with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. What could possibly be better? This is definitely a must-serve snack!
Image via I Heart Naptime
5 Drink Recipes
Mezcal Mule - This unique take on the Moscow Mule is a fun mix of prickly pear flavor, ginger beer, and a hot, jalapeno finish. Just what you need to get your party started!
Image via Freutcake
Strawberry Margarita Jell-o Shots - Such a cute idea! And the best part? No cups to clean up!
Image via DrinkedIn
Simple Micheladas - We love beer cocktails and are digging this simple twist on the classic Michelada. Hot sauce, lime juice, coarse salt, and beer is all it takes to make this seriously refreshing bevvy.
Image via Food52
Smokey Watermelon Jalapeno Margaritas - We may have already included a new take on the original margarita recipe, but we couldn't help but share this one too. Spicy jalapeno, sweet watermelon, and salt come together to create a uniquely deliciously blend of flavors.
Image via Boulder Locavore
Hibiscus Flavored Cocktail - Beautiful, light, and summery, this flirty cocktail is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Image via The Knot
We hope these fun party ideas help make your fiesta a fierce and fabulous success!
Looking for more Latin American inspired advice for your home? We're pleased to announce the Casa Latina Home Expo, a proven bilingual home and lifestyle event created specifically for the Hispanic community. This unique home show is taking over the Miami Airport Convention Center from May 30-31, 2015. Connect with Casa Latina on Facebook right now and get 2-for-1 tickets to the show! We can't wait to see you there!
MAY 30 - 31, 2015 | MIAMI AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER
Dec 5, 2014
Feeling a little underwhelmed by your usual outdoor holiday decor? We've got just what you need: five DIY decorations to light up your home this season. Check out these unique creations and get ready for your house to be the talk of the neighborhood.
1. Bird Seed Decorations - These little guys will add some pizzazz to your trees, and the birds they attract will help decorate your yard with their bright colors and sweet songs.
2. Giant Ornaments - These novelty bulbs are a fun and festive way to supersize your outdoor look.
3. Light Up Snowmen - This project is sure to delight your little ones! They can completely customize their snowpeople, and the finished product is a great way to light up your walkway.
4. Through The Roof Christmas Tree - What an adorable idea! The Griswolds would be jealous.
5. Joy Door Decor Wreath - Spread the joy this season with this neat alternative to the standard holiday wreath.
With Christmas coming up fast, we've got to ask: are your holiday decorations up? There's usually at least one house on the block that goes all out - is it yours? Or are you more subtle? Let us know below.
1. Bird Seed Decorations - These little guys will add some pizzazz to your trees, and the birds they attract will help decorate your yard with their bright colors and sweet songs.
Image via Saltwater-Kids
2. Giant Ornaments - These novelty bulbs are a fun and festive way to supersize your outdoor look.
Image via Hallmark Channel
3. Light Up Snowmen - This project is sure to delight your little ones! They can completely customize their snowpeople, and the finished product is a great way to light up your walkway.
Image via Design Dazzle
4. Through The Roof Christmas Tree - What an adorable idea! The Griswolds would be jealous.
Image via My Life And Kids
5. Joy Door Decor Wreath - Spread the joy this season with this neat alternative to the standard holiday wreath.
Image via Uncommon Designs...
With Christmas coming up fast, we've got to ask: are your holiday decorations up? There's usually at least one house on the block that goes all out - is it yours? Or are you more subtle? Let us know below.
Nov 7, 2014
It’s November, which means that pumpkin you carved a few weeks ago for Halloween is
starting to stink. Now it might not have fully collapsed in on itself like ours
did, but we’d be surprised if it wasn’t already fairly rotten. You know what
you have to do. You may have gotten attached because you did carve it and all,
but it’s time to get rid of your pumpkin. However, in doing this you’re opening
up a whole new can of worms: what should take its place? For most of us it’s
too early to put up the holiday decorations – that comes after Thanksgiving. So
how do you transition away from Halloween without going full blown winter
wonderland? Consider our ideas below for late fall decorations. These seasonal
pieces should have your decor covered until turkey day.
Pine Cone Garland - You don't necessarily need a mantle to decorate with these guys. We love the idea of hanging them around a door frame or banister.
Image via The Sweetest Occasion
Monogrammed Wreath - The rich colors in this wreath are beautiful and luxurious, plus the monogram adds a personal and welcoming touch.
Image via Rantings Of A Creole Princess
Fall Doormat - Try getting a burlap or plain doormat and jazzing it up. You could do a leaf print like they did here or a turkey one for Thanksgiving.
Image via Life Is A Party
Glittery Leaves - All that glitters isn't gold, but we think these leaves look great. Hang them inside or out.
Image via 6th Street Design School
Wooden Tags - Don't want to hang a wreath? We think these creative tags are a very original replacement for the traditional door decoration. And we love the message!
Image via that's my letter
We hope these ideas help you to fill the gap between Halloween and the holiday season. If you already have post-Halloween decorations up we've got to ask: what are they? How do you celebrate the end of fall? Let us know!
Oct 27, 2014
Decorating for a Halloween party? Set a sophisticated yet playful stage with these decor tips from Cory Christopher. Cory is an Edmonton designer, Creative Director/Owner of Cory Christopher, and a philanthropist. He shared his top three Halloween tips with us. Check them out below and you'll be sure to dazzle your guests.
Halloween Tips
1. Scavenge the house and yard - Finding Halloween goodies doesn't mean running out to the nearest shopping mall. Rummage around the house and you're bound to find some haunting gems. Broken plates, dead branches, and lint from the dryer can be great additions to any outdoor Halloween scene.
HINT: Dyer lint spray painted can easily mimic moth balls.
2. Painted pumpkins - Tired of carving pumpkins? Did your last attempt land you in the emergency room? Ditch the knife and grab a can of spray paint, any Halloween colour will do. Paint several different sized pumpkins to create a pumpkin patch at your doorstep.
HINT: For metallic purple pumpkins first cover with flat purple paint and finish with metallic.
3. Set the scene - Consider creating a witches tea or outdoor dining experience. An old rustic table and a couple of chairs provide the perfect foundation to wow trick-or-treaters on your porch.
HINT: Spider webbing can easily transform a beautiful table into a ghoulish one.
Looking for more inspiration? Connect with Cory on Twitter (@artdesignliving), on Instagram (@corychristopher) or visit his website. And for more festive fun make sure to check out our articles on Halloween decorations, snacks, and crafts.
Halloween Tips
1. Scavenge the house and yard - Finding Halloween goodies doesn't mean running out to the nearest shopping mall. Rummage around the house and you're bound to find some haunting gems. Broken plates, dead branches, and lint from the dryer can be great additions to any outdoor Halloween scene.
HINT: Dyer lint spray painted can easily mimic moth balls.
2. Painted pumpkins - Tired of carving pumpkins? Did your last attempt land you in the emergency room? Ditch the knife and grab a can of spray paint, any Halloween colour will do. Paint several different sized pumpkins to create a pumpkin patch at your doorstep.
HINT: For metallic purple pumpkins first cover with flat purple paint and finish with metallic.
3. Set the scene - Consider creating a witches tea or outdoor dining experience. An old rustic table and a couple of chairs provide the perfect foundation to wow trick-or-treaters on your porch.
HINT: Spider webbing can easily transform a beautiful table into a ghoulish one.
Looking for more inspiration? Connect with Cory on Twitter (@artdesignliving), on Instagram (@corychristopher) or visit his website. And for more festive fun make sure to check out our articles on Halloween decorations, snacks, and crafts.
Oct 10, 2014
Fake spiders with cottony webs, construction paper bats, and a grinning jack-o-lantern: all tried
and true Halloween decor tropes. One of the best parts of Halloween is the
decorating, but it can be hard to come up with new and creative ways to scare
trick-or-treaters year after year. Not sure how you should decorate this
Halloween? We’ve got you covered. Check out the top ten Halloween decorations we
recommend trying and get ready to have the best looking house on the block.
1. Black-cat-o-lanterns: Jack-o-lanterns are so 2006. This year, turn your classic pumpkin into a black cat. With their eyes all lit up in the darkness these beauties will look purrfect.
Image via Sunset
2. Ghost jugs: You can make these as cute or as spooky as you'd like, it just depends on the expression you give your ghouls.
Image via eighteen25
3. Glowing eyes: Who knew toilet paper rolls and glow sticks could be so scary?
Image via Listoic
4. Chicken wire ghosts: This is definitely a more complex project, but the end result will be amazing.
Image via This Old House
5. Window monsters: How cute are these guys? Create your own scary or adorable silhouettes.
Image via LedfordLife
6. Glow in the dark pumpkins: Skip the carving altogether without losing the eerie glow that a flickering candle can cast.
Image via Steve Spangler Science
7. Glowing egg sacks: Throw a few of these in your trees with some big fake spiders and you're sure to have arachnaphobes running for the hills.
Image via Babble
8. Floating specters: This is another time consuming craft on our list, but again, the finished product is worth it.
Image via Inspiring Pretty
9. Mummy: Abbot and Costello beware!
Image via Better Homes and Gardens
10. Draperies: This updated version of the classic cobweb is sure to give your home some spooky definition.
Image via HGTV
We love decorating for Halloween, so we've got to ask: what's your favorite part about this holiday? Do you also love dressing up your home, or are you more partial to the costumes and candy? Let us know below!
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