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DIY Orchid Bowl Centerpiece

mybloomcreative — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:50:45 +0000

Photos of beautiful orchid bowls have been popping up lately and I knew I wanted to create one this year as part of my spring/summer decor. Originally I thought I would just buy some live orchids and repot them to fit into my metal bowl as a centerpiece. Once I started researching, I learned that orchids are not the easiest to care for, and can’t receive too much light… Which is a problem in our house! We have windows everywhere and I knew it would be easier to just go with realistic looking stems. To my surprise, it came together very easily and cost less than $50!

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XO, Jamie

Here are the steps I took:

1. Gather Materials:

2. Stack foam circles in the bowl and insert orchids and sticks.

3. Add rocks (for weight) and Spanish Moss.

4. Insert faux leaves/stems into foam.

5. Wire orchid stems to sticks for support.

6. Add Reindeer moss and slightly bend orchids to look natural.

Here’s a time-lapse video to see the process in action!

I hope you love your new arrangement! Share it with me on Instagram @bloomcreativeco!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

DIY Wood Chargers for your Thanksgiving Tablescape

mybloomcreative — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:18:03 +0000

As horrible as it was to lose so many trees to Hurricane Laura, I saw it as a chance to make a beautiful set of the wood chargers I’d always admired on rustic tablescapes all over Pinterest. My husband and I took a dinner plate to the biggest pile of debris in our neighborhood and found the perfect oak log! 1-2 inches of reveal on all sides of the plate is standard for a charger.

Tip: Pine or cedar will have too much sap for a project like this, go with oak. It’s a beautiful look!
Jamie

Adam used a chainsaw to cut the log into 1 inch think rings. I left the bark in tact. Once they were wiped down, they were perfect for our Thanksgiving table this year.

For the centerpiece, I added pumpkins from my porch and brass candlesticks from the mantle. I only used four wood chargers, and went with a more glam look on the heads of the table. Mixing materials and layering unexpected pieces is one of my favorite ways to decorate the table. Pumpkins in non-traditional colors are both unexpected and chic. I love the way these compliment my regular home decor too.

If you’d like to see how I put it all together, check out my “wood chargers” highlight bubble on Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

Easy Pumpkin Napkin Folding Napkin Tutorial – simple + beautiful

mybloomcreative — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:09:07 +0000

Original Post

Even though Thanksgiving is later this year than usual, it’s sneaking up on me! It’s crazy that it’s less than one week away!

As you know, I like a good tablescape and I love a good napkin fold! If you didn’t know, napkin folding is kinda my thing. It’s an easy way to make guests feel special, it’s free, and surprisingly most are pretty simple to create!

On this post I’m gonna show you a super simple way to create a pumpkin napkin fold and I’m doing it on video! I really think you’ll like this and it’s just in time for Thanksgiving!

The video is most easily accessed on mobile. On desktop, click the three dots to download.
Jamie

A closer look!

I love the way these add an element of creativity to my table, but are still chic. If you decide to add this idea to your Thanksgiving table, send me a picture! I always love to hear from you and share in your creating. I’ve linked the materials below for your convenience.

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo