Category: Christmas
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Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our Christmas Gift Guide where we’re helping you find something for everyone on your list. Part 1, which features our first 12 categories, was posted on Dec. 16. With just a few days left until Christmas, we hope the rest of this guide eases some of your Christmas shopping anxiety.…
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Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide Part 1
We’ve got something for everyone on your list. If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration or you’re at a loss as to what to get the person that has everything, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve created a gift guide with 24 categories to help you find the perfect present. Because we have so…
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Keeping Pets Safe Around Holiday Plants
Plants are a beautiful, traditional way to celebrate the holidays. However, some of the plants associated with Christmas are dangerous to our furry friends. If you have a pet and are planning to use live plants to decorate for the holidays, it’s important to know which plants are toxic to pets and how to keep…
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Mantel Decorating Ideas
“And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” Having a mantel in your home offers the opportunity to create a stunning Christmas scene. We’ve compiled some ideas to help you make a “Pinterest worthy” mantel for the holidays. 1. Make the Wreath the Star…
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How to Care for Cut Boxwood Trees
Boxwood trees are the perfect Christmas decoration. They look just like miniature Christmas trees, making them great for those who wish they could have a tree in every room of their house and for those who want something small. They are also great for those who want something festive in their office at work. Once…
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We can’t promise eternity, but these steps will make your Christmas wreath last longer
A circle has no end, which is one of the reasons why a Christmas wreath is a symbol of eternity. One made from natural evergreen won’t last forever, of course, but you can take some simple steps to get the most out of it. Make a noble gesture: Just as not all Christmas trees are…
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Christmas is a cold-weather holiday, but poinsettias like it warm
Christmas is celebrated around the world, but it clearly leans into cold weather.Red poinsettias are the most popular color. Santa lives at the North Pole, after all. Among the most common holiday imagery are snow-covered evergreens, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose. But it doesn’t take a lot of…
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Name-the-arrangement contest sparkles with ‘Merriment,’ chosen for new holiday design
By day, Jennifer Davis of Lebanon is an engineer, writing test plans for satellites. At night she comes back to earth with what she called her “email wind-down routine,” which is how Royer’s Flowers & Gifts’ name-the-arrangement contest came into her orbit. She submitted a couple entries, winning with “Merriment,” which put a figurative bow…
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Christmas in July: Crafting Holiday Arrangements
As the summer sun beams down, many are enjoying the warm weather and outdoor activities. However, at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, we’re already immersing ourselves in the holiday spirit, designing and photographing our Christmas arrangements. This early preparation allows us to capture the essence of the season and ensure that every arrangement we offer during…
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To get the most out of your poinsettia, treat it like the tropical plant it is
If you’ve watched the classic TV version of “Frosty the Snowman,” your heart probably sank when he stepped out of the cold and snow into a warm greenhouse. He melted in the heat, only to come back to life when Santa opened the greenhouse door and let a cold draft of air in. What you…