Category Archives: Christmas

Submerged Arrangements with Proven Winners

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Laura

Looking for a quick last minute Christmas project to fill your table with colour? Check out my latest post over at the Proven Winners blog. If you don’t already have a beautyberry you might just be inspired to add one … Continue reading →

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The Festival of Lights: Bringing the Magic of Christmas to Life

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Laura

The lights are back on at VanDusen Botanical Gardens with the kick off of the 28th annual Festival of Lights celebration. If  you’ve missed this Vancouver classic in previous years, you’re in luck. The garden has pulled out all the stops with … Continue reading →

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Tomato cages and other fun ways to deck your halls!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Laura

Our home has been looking rather dark these days. We don’t turn on our lights until December 1st, but we are well past that now. Time to get moving! Although in previous years I’ve been known to be ready and … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Alouette Tree Farm

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Laura

Have your tree up? We picked up ours last weekend at Alouette Tree Farm in Maple Ridge. We love a trip to the farm. Always more of an adventure than a chore, it’s a fun outing with the kids. Trees, … Continue reading →

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Creating fun kid-centric Christmas projects: the Lego house

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Laura

This weekend we’re dressing the house up for Christmas. Wreaths have been made, garlands hung. Nutcrackers patrol the mantle. It’s Christmas time, and the kids are loving it! Around this time we would normally put together a ginger bread house, … Continue reading →

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Are you Ready for a Little Sparkle?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Laura

It’s Black Friday, and instead of getting lost in the commercial nonsense, I’m taking the day to do a little seasonal planning!  Sorting out my Christmas baking, scheduling the assorted Breakfast with Santa’s and school recitals with the kids. Planning … Continue reading →

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Winter Projects: Amaryllis ‘Apple Blossom’

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Laura

The winter months are here. Although I’ve had a hard time letting go of the sandals and cute little flats, boots and rain jackets have been piling up in the entryway. With gloves and scarves following me everywhere I go. … Continue reading →

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The VanDusen Festival of Lights, Welcome to the Night Garden!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Laura

The VanDusen Festival of Lights opened this weekend to much celebration! This annual Christmas festival brings 1.4 million twinkling lights and thousands of patrons together to indulge their inner child. Strolling through a fantasyland, creating a spark a of creativity … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star…..

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Laura
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Mark your Calendar! VanDusen Gardens Festival of Lights is almost here!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Laura

‘Tis the season to get outside and enjoy those twinkling lights currently blooming across the Lower Mainland! Once again VanDusen Botanical Gardens is lighting up the night with a fantastic display of twinkling lights sure to warm your heart, even … Continue reading →

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