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11/22/10

Plow and Hearth Review & Giveaway!

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Seven glowing candles highlight the handsome pine bough design for a special accent on any occasion. A beautiful addition to your holiday mantel, table or buffet, too. Wrought iron with a matte black finish and faux greenery.  Size: 30"L x 11"W x 5"H   Value: $54.90

I've been wanting something fairly large to decorate the top of my entertainment center for a while.  Usually I keep family photos up there but it's really nice to have the warmth and comfort of candles flickering at night when you're watching a movie.  I wasn't to sure what to expect with the greenery that's added to the wrought iron stands & holders - but it looks really nice.  The greenery was just the right amount and the little pinecones looked really nice.  Nothing was crushed or broken and it was very well packed.  Plow and Hearth also sent a box of the pillar candles to add to the candelabra.

I was thinking that it would be nice to add some of those little rosehips underneath the candelabra to add color and scent since the candles are uncented.  I believe you could also decorate with dried oranges & apples scattered around or 'glued' onto the greenery with.  I don't think I would glue on any raffia for safety since you are working with a flame.  

My only disappointment in this set was the candles - the sides melted pretty fast and I ended up with wax on my table runner that I had set up underneath.  So I would recommend seeing if you can find pillars that don't melt on the outside.  There are prongs on the little trays that hold the candles so you will need to make sure that you can 'hook' the candles on them for safety.  Maybe there are little 'guards' or something that you can add before you hook the candles on?  I'll check at Mangleson's and see if they know of anything.

To Order: 
If you would like to order the large Candelabra or the smaller designs that are part of this line of decorations, you can order by clicking the "Order Here" under the pictures.

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Plow and Hearth is giving away a Pine Bough Candelabra with Candles to one of my readers during the 12 Days of Christmas event this year.  I know you will love your prize as much as I have!

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This contest will run until 12/08 @ 10 pm and then the winner will be drawn by Random.org.  Once the winner is drawn and notified they will have 48 hours to contact me with their contact information.  Winner must provide a street address (no PO Boxes) and not have been a Spice Hunter winner in the last 90 days   Be sure to send your friends a link about this awesome giveaway!  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the Candelabra and a set of the candles for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

10/25/10

Winter Rosy Wool Wreath

I love Winter decorations that can stay up until Valentine's Day.  They are more versatile, fit several decor styles and can go up the day after Thanksgiving and stay up until February.  Creative Passage has posted a delightful wreath that you and your kids can make for teachers, grandparents, friends of the family - anyone will love it. And it's versatile enough for Christmas, Hanukkah or just for Winter. I asked Ellen if she would make up a tutorial for my readers and she has kindly agreed to share it with us.  I'm going to post a picture and the supplies needed and then you can go to her blog for the instructions.  

(Isn't it darling?)


Felted Wool Rose Wreath Tutorial


Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
Scissors
Circle Patterns (she used bowls)
Wool or Regular Felt
Marking Pen
Grapevine Wreath
Shiny or Fuzzy Snowflakes from
The Dollar Tree (get 'em cheap)

This would be a great family activity.  The older kids can help make the roses and the little ones can help put everything together.  They can hand you the supplies as you need them - obviously the glue gun is to dangerous for them.  Enjoy - I'd love to see your finished projects!


~ Tina "The Book Lady"
 
Falling Christmas Object Gadget