~Deck the Hall With Boughs of Holly~

According to Wikipedia- In many western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths. 
So how do you make on of these wreaths?
Well...

Holly wreaths are "the" traditional Christmas decoration. These evergreen favorites are durable and - with a few added bows, bells and berries - a colorful addition to an entryway or mantel.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wide Ribbons
• Wire Wreath Frame
• Floral Wires
• Garden Shears
• Holly
• Pine Cones
• Small Apples
• Craft Wire

1. Cut a large shopping bag full of holly (Ilex) from your garden in 6-inch-long trimmings.
2. Use a wire wreath frame or make your own frame from a wire coat hanger. (Simply unbend it from the familiar shape into a circle - you can use the hook to hang your finished wreath.)
3. Attach number-24 floral wire (sometimes called paddle wire) anywhere along the wire wreath frame.
4. Select several stems of the 6-inch holly pieces and place them together in a bunch with the stems at one end.
5. Place a stem that has some berries on top of the bundle of holly.
6. Place the bundle on top of the frame where the floral wire is connected.
7. Hold the bundle in place and wrap the floral wire around the bundle and frame. You will need two hands for this: one to hold the bundle in place against the frame and one to wrap the wire.
8. Wrap the floral wire around the bundle a second time and then pull it tight. Make sure to leave the wire attached to the frame - you have a long way to go.
9. Gather another bundle of holly and place it so that the leaves overlap the first bunch and cover the stems. Make sure that the stems on both bunches face the same direction.
10. Continue overlapping the bunches of foliage and wiring them to the frame until you complete the circle.
11. Lift the first bundle that you wired onto the frame and tuck the last one under it.
12. Twist the wire tightly around the last bundle. Knot the wire onto the frame, leaving 1 inch of wire to hang the finished wreath.
13. Cut the wire with scissors or pruning shears when you're finished                                                                                                                                                                                           

Hope you enjoy it!!Read more: How to Make a Holly Wreath | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6923_make-holly-wreath.html#ixzz17U4jCqf1

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Gather Around the Perfect Table This Year!

When it comes to the holidays, it is all about the decorations here at The Holly Berry.  We love decorating the store for Christmas, all the poinsettias, the reds, the green, the gold, the evergreen wreaths, the Christmas bows!  We love it all and have it all, however, one of the most important parts of holiday decorating is the table centerpiece.  A centerpiece can make or break the look of your table and your table can make or break the look of the entire house.  The table is where family and friends gather the eat, visit , and the table is where so many holiday memories are made.  So... we know that some times our budgets can be a little thin this time of year but when you have the family over for Christmas Eve or a holiday dinner party for friends, put your efforts into your table presentation.  
A tall centerpiece bursting with color and holiday cheer sitting in the middle of a perfectly set table, complete with Christmas dishes and Grandma's silver, will be sure to draw the eye of each of your guests.  
At this time of year we are centerpiece gurus.  Whether you would like us to put it all together and have it ready for pick up or to ship it or help you collect your goods to arrange at home yourself, we are here and excited to get involved.  
This year bring your friends and family home for the holidays and watch their smiling faces as they sit down for a perfect Christmas dinner!! 

Deck The Halls!

The Holly Berry is filled with the Holidays, and boxes and boxes of garland, greenery, glittering trees, ribbons and surprises. The Holly Berry in The Heart of Evergreen -303-674-4821

Making a Fairy Garden Part 2

The plants you choose for your Fairy Garden may inspire you in your choice of fairy garden sets. Curly Chives or Creeping Savory can be used to form a hedge. Herbs work very well in Fairy Gardens.  Plants for your indoor Fairy Garden can include small ferns, like the Asparagus Fern or Maidenhair Fern, English Ivy, Purple Heart, Nerve Plant, and Gold Dust Plant to name a few. The staff at The Holly Berry will help you select plants that will provide various heights and colors to create your Fairy Fanasty. We enjoy giving our Colorado fairies a small Buddhist pine or a touch of Evergreen. And, of course a touch of Holly. Once your plants are placed you can begin adding small pebbles and stones to create pathways and walls. We found our pebbles at the local feed store in Kittredge. The Holly Berry carries tiny bridges and garden sets, and can order other miniature accessories. Craft stores carry doll house miniatures that can also be used in your Fairy Fanasty. Decorate your Fairy Garden to reflect the season and the holiday and indulge in this delightful whimsy!

Christmas is Arriving Daily

Boxes and boxes of Christmas greenery, decorations, and ribbons are filling our tiny shop. Let us create a holiday wreath for your front door that will welcome your neighbors and guests.

Table Centerpieces for Holiday Parties

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and gathering together. It is the one holiday that evolves solely around food and the table. To add a more festive touch to the decor of your home we suggest the addition of an Autumn wreath to your front door or your entry hall. The staff at the Holly Berry will work with you to find the silk flowers and foliage that compliments your colors.  

The Thanksgiving table is the centerpiece of the Holiday, keep the decoration simple, rather it is elegant or woodsy. The floral arrangement for the center should be low, as not to hide guests, and in the warm colors of the season. This is a great opportunity to use a vintage gravy boat or other mismatched piece of china for a vase. At The Holly Berry we encourage our customers to bring in their vases and we create the perfect fresh flower (or silk) arrangement in it. 303-674-4821

TO DO: Send flowers to MOM, to thank her for all the Thanksgiving dinners she cooked for you!

Welcoming in the Holiday Season

Beautiful candles add an ambiance to any room. The Holly Berry has begun unpacking our Holiday shipments. The staff favorite is the long burning, high quality candles filled with botanical and dried fruits. The Holly Berry in the Heart of Downtown Evergreen (next to the Evergreen National Bank) is open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday thru Friday and from 9:00 am to 4:30 on Saturday.