Handmade! Bowls in on-trend frozen look

Who doesn’t dream of a white Christmas? We can’t control whether it’s snowing and freezing outside. But now it is possible to bring winter into your home anytime: with poinsettias in a bowl of ice that never melts. This on-trend frozen look can be created with the flick of a wrist using hot glue sticks.

Beauty to melt your heart

Impossible to ignore. The magical days of Christmas are fast approaching and preparations for the biggest family celebration of the year are in full swing. This Advent arrangement with cut poinsettias in red and salmon is especially well-suited for opulent decorations on the Christmas dinner table, and can already be prepared and decorated in advance.

December 12 is Poinsettia Day, a special day that falls almost exactly two weeks before Christmas, in honour of the undisputed cult plant of Advent and Christmas: the poinsettia. Like many other traditions, this special anniversary originated in the USA. Since 1852, every year Americans have been giving each other Christmas Stars on Poinsettia Day. A look into the history of these beautiful stars...

Hard on the outside, soft on the inside. Nuts have a long-standing tradition at Christmastime and no baked goods could ever be served without them. They also keep for a long time, which makes them a practical deco article for creating eye-catchers with a harmonious mix of materials. Spontaneous arts & crafts with the kids are also likely to turn out well, as these materials can be found in most...

Bonn, 29 November 2018. Paradisal Advent days are just around the corner when apples start disappearing from the fruit bowl for decorative purposes. Apples are always available in most households and can be easily repurposed to make candle holders or vases. Even if they don’t keep forever – they are always beautiful! A deco idea that is very easy to make and a perfect arts & crafts project for the...