Spring has Sprung – 7 Gorgeous Easter dining table ideas to impress your guests

 Spring-has-Sprung-How-to-use-spring-flowers-in-your-decorMany families will spend Easter sunday gathered around the table, eating a veritable feast of good food. But how can you decorate your dining table in a way that highlights the festivities and impresses your guests? Let’s take a look at a few tablescaping ideas.

Decorating With Daffodils

Bouquets of daffodils

If there are any flowers that are indicative of Easter, it has to be daffodils. Daffodils have traditionally symbolised the coming of spring, as well as new beginnings and rebirth. Of course, when we look at the Christian significance of Easter, a flower symbolising rebirth is particularly poignant.

Daffodils are often inexpensive to buy compared to more extravagant flowers and bouquets. You can even grow them in your garden and harvest the most beautiful ones for a DIY bouquet. Display them in the centre of the table in a simple vase for an understated elegance sure to impress your guests.

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Farmhouse Centerpiece Ideas

Embrace nature

Of course, bouquets of flowers aren’t the only way you can bring nature into your dining room. Indeed, some Easter dinner parties might have too much food on the table to sacrifice any space for vibrant floral arrangements.

If you are short on table space, or want to continue the floral theme even further, get your hands on some long, twining plants such as ivy – either real cuttings or fake depending on your preference. You can then wind these around the legs of your dining table frame, and lay a couple of lengths down the center of the table, keeping the table top free for all your delicious food.
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Chocolate eggs 

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Using decorated Easter eggs to make a centerpiece

Easter eggs are quite obviously intrinsically linked with this time of the year – so, why not incorporate them into your centerpieces? One simple way to do this is by having small bowls of mini chocolate eggs dotted around the table for guests to snack on whilst they wait.

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Decorating Easter Eggs with glitter

Easter eggs don’t always have to be chocolate (even if most people might find them preferable!). There are many attractive centerpieces you can make using colored eggs, arranging them in cups, cake tiers, and bowls with straw or shredded paper nests.

DIY decorated eggs

 Easter Tablescape with Vintage Linen.
Easter Tablescape with Vintage Linen

You could even encourage the guests to decorate their own Easter eggs, especially if you have any little ones joining you. This can make for a fun pre-dinner activity, and saves you the trouble of doing the craft yourself in advance.

DIY decor ideas for your whole home.

Rustic chic

Most Easter decoration ideas will use vibrant florals and understated pastels – however, this might not suit everyone’s taste. If Easter eggs and bright flowers aren’t your cup of tea, you can still bring luxury to the table with a rustic chic design.

A white or ivory linen tablecloth can be fantastic against the natural grain of a wooden table. You might also serve bread and nibbles in wicker baskets dotted around the table.

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Wildflower arrangements

Pick some wildflowers for the floral arrangements. Elevate your flowers further by displaying them in old jugs, jars, and glass bottles. You don’t have to go overboard with the flowers, but just enough to make an impact.

Ultimately, your tablescaping aesthetic is a personal decision, depending on the guests who are coming and the vibe of the dinner party. Use these ideas as inspiration and get creative! With this in mind, you are sure to come up with something that is guaranteed to impress your guests.

Spring has Sprung – 7 Gorgeous Easter dining table ideas to impress your guests

You Can Change Every Corner Of Your Home Adding Holiday Flair

 You-Can-Change-Every-Corner-Of-Your-Home-Adding-Holiday-FlairLooking for ways to make your home ready for the holidays? There are so many decorating ideas you can use to revive your place and give it a special merry allure. The key is to focus on accessories. Color matches, quality fabrics, patterns, and ornaments should be your focus. Here are some last-minute tips to decorate your home with minimal effort.

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Gold Accents

You can never go wrong with gold for the holidays so if you’re pressed for time, fill a simple glass bowl with gold Christmas balls of different sizes and use it as a centerpiece on the coffee or dinner table. Gold trays, which you can fill with candy and nuts are not only perfect for the holidays, they can also be repurposed for other occasions.

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Potpourri

The sweet, smoky, and spicy scents of potpourri are reminiscent of mulled wine, which makes it ideal as a decoration for the holidays. Scatter small bowls of potpourri throughout the different rooms and guests will feel as if they’ve come home the minute they enter your house.

Apple candle holders

Apples abound at this time of the year so use a few of them as unique and interesting candle holders. Here’s a simple tutorial to create your own. Think outside the box and give your home the merry feel it deserves to make your loved ones and guests feel welcomed.

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Personalized gift wrappers

Personalizing the gift wrapper is a sure way to make the recipient feel extra special this holiday season. There are plenty of ways to do this but the simplest one is to get a piece of brown wrapper and stamp it with holiday-appropriate designs like Christmas trees or gift boxes all over. If you have the artistic talent, you can even draw whatever image you want on the wrapper.

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Functional ornaments

Functional ornaments make for great last-minute decorations because they can transform any space so it looks holiday-ready. They also serve a useful purpose, hence the name. Eucalyptus garlands, for instance, are great for decorating windows, and they smell wonderful, too.
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Wreaths

Wreaths are easy to work with even if you’re strapped for time. Wrap some gold or silver LED lights or silk ribbons around the wreaths, add some seasonal flowers, and it would seem like you went to great lengths to come up with something really pretty. You can also just get a huge ribbon in red and green or in gold and silver and tie it around the wreath to make your front door look inviting.Wreaths-are-easy-to-work-with-even-if-youre-strapped-for-time..

Potted plants

Adding a potted plant like an olive tree or douglas fir to each room in your house will instantly make the space warm and inviting – perfect for the holidays! Go eco-friendly to the max, and opt for a potted Christmas tree. You can always replant it in your garden when the holiday season comes to an end.

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White theme

A neutral theme that will work at any time of the year, white is an ideal canvas for your holiday decorations. And even if you have no time to decorate, a few white accents here and there and maybe switching out the white light bulbs for something with a more golden glow will produce a simple yet elegant look to any space.

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Rich fabrics

The winter months are the time to get your rich fabrics out of the closet to decorate a side table or some throw pillows. Cashmere, wool, and mohair are materials that can make you feel warm just by looking at them so they are ideal on cold, snowy days. Using-warm-blankets-to-create-a-warmth-in-the-room

The holiday season is a busy time of the year so it’s not surprising that many of us just don’t have the time to decorate our homes to reflect the festive season. But these tips prove that even the busiest person can have a home fit for the holidays. Make the living room look the coolest. Near the Christmas tree and decorations, you can invest in a kid’s mattress with the holiday theme. If you can’t find one, just stick to red. Invest in quality to keep the kids safe, and your holiday season will be unforgettable.Using-fabrics-in-holiday-decorating.j

The key is to add color of the season, whether you are choosing red, green or a white theme, you would be amazed how you can find things throughout your home to add to one room for the holiday feeling!

Other Holiday Ideas:
DIY Stovetop Potpourri Recipes For The Holidays

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How about a delicious recipe:  Cranberry and Pistachio Bars-Copy Cat Starbucks

Top Tips to Improve Productivity in a Home Office

Top-Tips-to-Improve-Productivity-in-a-Home-Office.Many people working from home during the pandemic have found it challenging to concentrate and meet deadlines. With so many potential distractions around the house, learning how to work in a new environment hasn’t been easy. However, there are a few things you can try to improve your home office setup and enhance productivity along the way.

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When working in an office, it’s easy to separate the home environment and the workplace. Getting out of the office presents a clear boundary where work is no longer the number one priority. But people working from home often don’t have the luxury of dividing their house in two. As a result, they find it hard to step out of the office section when the workday is over.

If your house is large enough, consider setting up the office in an unused section of the house. Lofts, for example, are a great way to expand the office setup. If renovating the loft isn’t feasible due to costs, see if you can make a section of the hallway or a large room into a separate area. A little redecorating can help you refocus your workflow and productivity.

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Add Proper Lighting

One of the main complaints office workers have is a lack of suitable lighting. According to some research, subtler lighting is a better option if you want to remain productive. While most offices have switched to energy-saving LEDs with cool white lights, some houses cling to older lightbulbs and warmer solutions. Having a warm glow around the house is perfectly acceptable, but it’s still preferable to outfit the home office with a sufficient number of cool lights.

If you need some additional warmth, however, check out Volta from Floately. This levitating gadget disperses warm light, and lasts for years without a problem. It can be the perfect contrast for a bright ceiling-hanged LED. Using modern pieces like a levitating gadget can also help you refocus and will improve your mood. Volta is a powerful LED designed to look like a traditional lightbulb, saving energy in the long run.

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A clean desk might provide a perfect work environment when you want to focus on meeting a deadline. However, such a workspace can look dull after a while, especially if everything is in a similar hue. If you don’t want to replace furniture with more colorful alternatives, adding some plants can be the best way to go.

You don’t need a large pot with a ficus in the home office. Focus on small plants and pots that won’t interfere with your necessary work equipment. For example, the Airsai rotating plant pot from Floately is an excellent, unintrusive option. The plant levitates a few inches above the stand and is secure enough to stay in place if something gets between the pot and the table. One of the benefits of an automatic rotating plant pot is that it allows the plant to absorb light from all sides during the day. This will optimize its growth pattern and prevent it from growing lopsided towards the sun.

Dont-Forget-to-Take-BreaksDon’t Forget to Take Breaks

At the office, the day is much more structured. There’s a specific schedule for worktime and breaks. A home office setting can disrupt that schedule significantly. People might be more inclined to work without stopping to get more free time later in the day.

Taking a few breaks during the workday can improve your focus and productivity in the long run. Space the breaks according to how you’re feeling at the time. More productive work might need fewer breaks than a day interspersed with distractions. During a break, enjoy the scenery, take some time to look out of the window, or get out of the chair to stretch your legs. Desk decoration like a levitating gadget from Floately can be a useful tool to help you refocus after these periods.

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Airsai – Floating Plant Pot

Get Enough Water and Sleep

The links between water intake and sleep on cognitive performance are well-documented in popular media and scientific studies. Don’t forget to take plenty of water during the day. The U.S. Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recommends about 3.7 liters (130 ounces) daily for men and 2.7 liters (70 ounces) for women. About 20-30% of that will be from food, and the rest will be from drinks like coffee, tea, or just plain old water.

Sleep is equally important, and it’s been shown that a single sleepless night can have negative results for days or weeks at a time. Keeping a consistent sleeping schedule, and more importantly, avoiding all-nighters, can increase overall productivity and even help you lose some weight and improve your long-term mood.

Working from home can be more challenging than the actual work projects you undertake. That’s why it’s important to give yourself the best productivity-enhancing décor and manage your sleep schedule. If you want more ideas on how to make your home office more dynamic, for more levitating gadget models check out: www.floately.com

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Home Series: 4 Ideas and Inspiration For Dining Rooms

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Every room in your home is unique, but there is something special about dining rooms. That is where you gather with your friends and neighbors on Friday evenings and chat about your week; or maybe the whole family likes to sit together for lunch on Sundays and all the generation gaps disappear.

Therefore, it makes sense to devote a lot of attention to designing your dining room, which includes several important choices ranging from the table to the home decor. If you are stuck in a limbo with no ideas, here are a few ideas of inspiration to get started. And with so many ideas, many are easy to switch up, anytime.

Take It To The Country

Country dining rooms are irresistibly warm and inviting, and there is no one who wouldn’t enjoy this old-school setting while having dinner, so let’s help you with some suggestions.

Table: In this case, you should go with a deeper shade of wood and more massive pieces of furniture.  Have you ever thought about using a barn wood dining room table made from reclaimed wood Barnwood-Table-for-Dining

Chairs: Create a contrast with white chairs or combine different styles including carved wood and simple designs. You can also use upholstered pieces with rustic design. Everything is allowed.

White Pine Chairs
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Lighting: One fixture above the table is enough no matter whether it’s an old lantern or a candle-style chandelier.

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Home Ware: Bring in that authentic farmhouse style by introducing checkered or polka dots home-ware. Pennys-Vintage-Treasures-Style-Dining-Room-With-Buffalo-Checks

Go Scandi

Scandinavian décor is one of the top movements in interior design today. It is popular because of its impeccable stylishness and minimalistic approach. It is also a perfect style to borrow a few ideas from when it comes to designing a dining room.

Table: Pale wood is the signature mark of Scandinavian design, but you can also get by with matte black or white table.

Scandinavian Table
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Chairs: Simple wood chairs are enough, but you can get a more modern look with classic Eames white chairs.

Eames White Chairs
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Lighting: Three symmetrically placed pendant lamps are what you’re looking for. Depending on your preference, they can be white, matte black, pastel, metallic or mixed up.

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Home Ware: Unique and classy  Scandinavian kitchen ware will perfectly reflect the simplicity and nature-loving approach of this Nordic design.

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Thirst for Mediterranean

Mediterranean people love entertainment, and they love to host big dinners for their families, relatives, friends and neighbors, so I was researching and found more  for inspiration  on Houzz, a great pace to peruse for all things home.

Table: Massive solid wood table in dark shades will do fine, but if you want to go all the way, hand-carved wood should be your choice.

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Chairs: Mediterranean people love to enjoy themselves, so comfort is the first thing you should think about when choosing the chairs. Wooden chairs with rich patterns on the upholstery will break the monotony of dark wood, and they are perfectly cozy as well.

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Lighting: It’s time to go big. Choose large, conspicuous, crystal chandeliers that emit warm light.

Classic Lighting Mediterranean 5-Light Crystal Chandelier
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Home Ware: Here, you can’t go wrong with mixed colors and rich patterns.

Mediterranean Table Setting
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Modern Luxury is timeless

Perhaps you don’t like modern designs in the dining room. Perhaps you are not so fond of mixed colors and patterns. Perhaps you just want to sit and enjoy your elegant and timeless dining room. And that’s ok. Here’s how to do it.

Table: Go for a classic dining room table with clean lines and shiny finish. Deep wood shades always work better if you want to create a timeless feel.

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Chairs: Plush dining chairs will give you the elegance you need with extra comfort. Choose a neutral color or some easy-on-the-eyes shade, such as dark blue.

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Lighting: A crystal chandelier or a candle-style fixture will never go out of style, so you can use either and your dining room will be resistant to any changes in trends.

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Home Ware: Jewel tones and metallic (bras, gold, copper…) items are the details you need in order to complete this formal dining space.

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There you have it– four ideas for a perfect dining room where you will enjoy eating dinner with your family or entertaining your friends. Each of them is unique and interesting in its own way, and each of them appeals to a different audience, so when you take a look at a few inspirational photos of the designs and say “that’s the one”, trust us – that is the one.

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5 Tips To Incorporate Mid-Century Furniture Into Your Home

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