"The quality of the presentations was incredible."
This retreat focused on two decorating themes:
- Naturals: Give a chic sophisticated or country look to your decor using “Naturals” including greens, pine cones, feathers, dried materials, fruit & more.
- Glitz & Glam: Dress up your holiday decor with objects that sparkle and shimmer. Glamorize with sequins, beads, glitter & more.
Ideas, Demonstrations, & Projects
- Victorian to Country-styled Ornaments: Ornament ideas were shared.
- Perfectly Wrapped: Examples of unique gift wraps and creative embellishments ; bow-making was demonstrated.
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"It was over the top wonderful!"
Fanciful Gift Tags: Lots of ideas and techniques for gift tags to personalize holiday packages.
- Decorating Windows, Doorways, Banister, Mantels, & Light Fixtures: Techniques for using garlands, creating eye-catching mantels and embellishing windows, light fixtures and more.
- The Dressed Table: Table settings for sit down meals or buffets.
Instructors
"...wonderful two-day retreat... for women to get together and share spirit and meaning and stories and making something together."
Steve Danielson, Landscape Designer for both residential and commercial properties, adds his design talents to creating Holiday decor both inside and outside.
Victoria Reuter, owner of Crescendo Creative is a graphic designer, and event planner.
Nancy (Nan) Wilhelmson, proprietress of the Octagon House, is a sewer and crafter and has taught many classes and workshops.
Slideshow
View slideshow of activities, demonstrations, and holiday decorations.
