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Must Do

It's time for one of our favorite classes of the year. Plan to join us for Christmas Throughout the House on Saturday, December 1 and fill your house with flowers. Fun, and festive, this class is a great way to get together with “the girls” or a family member for a creative social day before the chaos ensues. Let us gather your materials, prepare the supplies and clean up after you are done. You just come for fun and creativity with fellow flower lovers. Sign Up Now!  there are a few seats still available.

image004.11.02.90.91 Xmas-Nouveau.gif (34603 bytes) Tired of the same old red and green? Looking for something to get you out of the rut of same-old, same-old? Yes, we all fall into the Christmas trappings of past. Sometimes, you just a need a little nudge to try something different in your decorating style. Christmas Design Nouveau scheduled for December 5 is the class for you.  We will create a festive contemporary holiday design set in a shiny wire armature in a sage green glass cube.  Shiny glass balls and bright wire finish this beautiful design.
image004.11.02.90.91 Xmas-Traditions.gif (35258 bytes) If you love the romantic traditions of Christmas past, you will love our class Christmas Traditions scheduled for December 6.   We’ve gathered the favorites and put them together in one arrangement perfect for the traditionalist. We’ll pull out the old Christmas music, prepare the cider, and have everything ready. Your assignment is to find the perfect Christmas sweater to wear to class. Extra credit if you have red shoes to match!

If you have questions, need information or want to sign up for any of our classes, call 800-819-8089.

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In Season

Pinecones and Christmas. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, strawberries and whipped cream, bacon and eggs, oysters and champagne. Mmmmm….. What more can I say?  Pinecones and Christmas are the perfect match. Now, I'm not saying that Mother Nature doesn't do a spectacular job with her pinecones, but check out the following pages to see how to add some holiday color, sparkle and snow to them. Enjoy!

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Looking Ahead

Mistletoe is fine, but if you want something really spectacular, plan to join us on December 11 and learn to make a Christmas Rose Kissing BallYes, everyone loves the kissing ball. Luxuriously covered with roses, it can hang in the doorway, over the dining table or from the chandelier. Your instructor will guide you in the mechanics of creating a rose-covered orb. We’ll also review the math (eek!) of determining how many roses are needed to cover your ball.

image004.11.02.901.25 Dutch-Sprial.gif (29384 bytes) Looking for the perfect hostess gift for an upcoming holiday party or dinner?  Join us on December 12 and learn how to make a holiday-themed  Dutch Spiral Hand-Tied Bouquet.  Beautiful and luxurious, there are a few tricks to making this perfect, domed bouquet. With the expert guidance of your instructor, you’ll be a pro in no time – or at least within two hours. Once you master the spiral, we’ll share a festive technique for embellishing the bouquet with a collar of scalloped tissue and cellophane.
image004.11.02.901.25 Pillar-Candle.gif (29439 bytes) If you love romantic candlelight you will love our class, Pillar Candle Centerpiece scheduled for December 13.  The drama of a pillar candle enhances this contemporary round centerpiece. Your instructor will guide you in the mechanics for securing a pillar candle into your arrangement. We will also review what to look for when selecting candles, and how to handle your candles to get maximum burning time and enjoyment.

If you have questions, need information or want to sign up for any of our classes, call 800-819-8089.

image004.11.02.901.25 Do-Something.gif (24143 bytes) Wow, tomorrow is the first day of December.  Now is the time to make a commitment to Do Something You Love in 2008.  Our Basic Floral Design Programs begin on January 14 in both Portland and Seattle.  Both day and night classes are available.  Feel free to call us if you have questions.   We look forward to talking with you.  1-800-819-8089
Have a Great Week and Do Something You Love!

                                               See you soon,

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