Christmas Wreaths

Laura Dowling - Flower Magazine

 

Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia has an annual holiday outdoor decorating contest that was founded in 1959.

In keeping with Old Town’s historic provenance, contest rules require that – except for festive bows and ribbons – the decorations should feature only natural materials. For the residential contest, the decorations must all be made by the homeowners themselves. Professionally-made decorations are not eligible for the residential contest. For the commercial contest, decorations can be professionally created, however decorations should only feature natural materials.

The Beachy Bar

Amanda Lindroth

 Whether alcohol or limeade, here are some chic decorating ideas for a beachy bar. A wicker tray and lots of wicker accessories, candles, limes, orchids, a palm etched hurricane, and my fave - filling an ice bucket/Champagne chiller with a collection of seashells.

Setting the Chinoiserie Table

via jenawesomeworld

Blue and white Chinese plates are perfectly complemented by limes and citrus branches. This is a great idea for setting the summer table.