Just in at Christoffers!

Look at these gorgeous Southern Magnolia leaves that just arrived!

Paper Art: Paper Shades

I've always been a fan of paper art, mostly because the materials are so readily available to me. If I'm in the mood for a cool DIY I can just grab a few pieces of paper and an X acto blade and I'm ready to start creating! I found this series, Paper Shades on Pinterest the other day and fell in love with the simplicity  of it. What's your favorite kind of paper art?

Music: Christmas Playlist

It's December, which means that it is, with out a doubt Christmas Season! All the radio stations are playing those tracks specially saved for this time of year, helping you get in the mood for Christmas! For some of you it means attending parties and getting ready for that long car ride to a relatives house, but for others it means hosting and creating just the right atmosphere for the occasion. One of the major elements to any party is the music, it can be hard to compile a couple of hours of holiday music without the tracks starting to repeat themselves. And there are always those house guests that detest holiday songs. So I have compiled a playlist of music to help you out, there are some decidedly holiday songs in here but a lot of them just have that merry spirit that you want for your party. Take a listen below! What song means Christmas to you? Mine is Cyndi Lauper's Early Christmas Morning!

Food: Pistachio Pesto

Photographs and recipe courtesy of SPROUTED KITCHEN.

Music: George Harrison

Here's a song to help you kick off your weekend in a very good way!

 Don't you just love George Harrison?

Seasonal Bedecking: Holiday Wreaths

Looking for a different way to decorate your door this holiday season? Here are some great ideas that I've gathered for you! There are even a few DIY wreaths towards the bottom of the post! Click on any of the images for more information!

Ideas for the Home: Wallpaper

As a kid I always hated wallpaper, it meant hours of peeling it off once you'd grown tired of it. In recent years however, I find myself liking it more and more. I especially like the weird and busy patterns that have popped up. Below are a few examples, I especially like the Zebra patterned ones! Which one is your favorite? 

DIY: Felt Garland

Here's a cool DIY I found on Poppytalk the other day. This was made with a Thanksgiving theme but you can easily change it to fit any occasion! Click here to get your personal message written out in the same font! This is a great DIY and only took about twenty minutes for me to put together!

Here's what you'll need:

 Step 1: Print out your letters.

Step 2: Roughly trim around them and pin them onto your felt and cut each letter out.

This font is so easy to use as it requires no precision cutting to look great. 

When you've finished cutting you will have all of these beautiful, colourful letters ready to sew.

Step 3:  Pin your letters onto your bias binding.

You could use a ruler here to make sure they are the same distance apart. I freestyled it and the garland turned out fine.

 Step 4: Sew your letters onto your binding and you're done!

Christoffers Holiday Catalog

Hello Everyone! It's been a busy month at Christoffers and we are proud to bring you the first Holiday Catalog giving you a taste of some of the giftware that we carry at the store! Take a look below!

                         Open publication - Free publishing - More catalog

Free Bouquets at Christoffers!

We hope this finds you and your families safe and well! I know we feel very fortunate, but Sandy has left us with an abundance of flowers that need a home. Come in for a visit and receive a free bouquet. Bring a friend and they will receive one too! If you know someone who needs their spirits lifted we will give you one for them as well. Please come in and help us spread some cheer! Come in while supplies last.
Thank you, 
Kurt, Fiona and Everyone at Christoffers