Christmas Decorating

Where has all the time gone? Can you believe it's a week into December already? Seems like Christmas really is coming fast this year. So, if you want to do a little holiday decorating but just don't want to take the time, don't have the energy, or money to do a big project, here are a few easy ideas that will make a big impact!

~Towels: Swap out a dish towel or hand towels for some inexpensive holiday ones. Not only will they be new and fresh, but they will add a little pop of holiday color. Can't afford new ones? No problem! Just tie a holiday ribbon around your hanging towels. A fun holiday bow is definitely a sign of Christmas.

~Evergreens: Any type of evergreen, even a sprig from a tree in your yard, placed in a vase on a counter, lined across the mantle, or hanging with a bow on the door not only creates the look of Christmas, but also the smell.

~Ball ornaments: Simple ball ornaments can be hung not only on your tree, but placed in a bowl on a table, piled high inside a large vase, hanging in a window, from a tree/branched or tucked in a wreath. Not only do they come in fun patterns and colors, but they are super inexpensive. Check your local dollar store!

~Flowers: While times are tough right now in our economy, fresh flowers still had a touch of elegance and ambiance that no other decoration can provide. If you can't spend a lot on a flower bouquet for your holiday table, try floating some blooms in a bowl, tuck one red rose and a sprig of evergreen in a small vase, or even some poinsettia plants. Also, most hardware stores carry a kit complete with everything needed to grow a beautiful Amarylis or Paperwhite bulbs, both amazing for the Christmas season.

Don't forget, if you have a good local florist, they will be great at working within your budget to come up with some inexpensive and beautiful ideas to help decorate your home. Many florists will even come in and decorate your tree for you.

Some of our most memorable experiences have been in our clients home, helping them make the simple and elegant touches they need within their home for the holidays or even on a weekly schedule.

Please email us at Rachael_West_Designs@yahoo.com to set up a
custom designed scheduled perfect for you and your home!

Too much to do this holiday sesason?

Too much to do this holiday season?

Let us help!!
We offer many services that just might allow you to cross a few items off of your
Christmas "to-do" list!!

Floral design centerpieces for tables
decorate wreaths
fireplace mantles
tying bows
Christmas trees...of course!!
(use your own items OR we can provide all new AND we will even wrap the presents to go under the tree to match your new decor!!)

Send us an email or give us a call at 828.326.7100*

*every once in a while we have trouble with our voice mail---which we check often each day. If you cannot get through or experience any difficulty, please leave us an email. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible. Thank you!

Festival of Trees

We had the last minute opportunity to participate in the Festival of Trees
held within the walls of the Art Museum. Most of the presenters had many months to plan, order, and prepare. We had 2, but we did it! It was a privilege and blessing to be able to participate.

Travel Photos!

Here are some of the photos I have recently collected on my trips. Several are in Vegas and some in Nashville. Here is a sampling!! Collecting photos of arrangements whether it be online, photographs, or magazines is a great way to find inspiration for your own new and exciting works of floral art.

Detail of photo below

Bellagio Hotel Lobby

Hotel Preston Lobby

Wynn Hotel Entrance

Bellagio Conservatory
(House, trees, and snow, and all other details made completely with florals)

Details of above

Wynn Hotel
(Wall of single anthurium in bud vase)

Wynn Hotel

Wynn South Pool Garden