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ISSUE 07- 2017

DECORA TOR this magazine has
something for everyone!
Executive Publishers
LETTER Greg and Suzanne Fox
from the Editor Jumpstart Publishing, LLC

Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you Managing Editor
have to put away your green thumb. Suzanne Polk Fox home garden
Whether you’re sowing seeds of Editor
personal growth, home improvement or Liz McGehee D ECOR A TO R
ensuring a healthy garden come spring, Contributing Writers
you can work toward your goals in any Tami Charbonnet
season. In this issue of Home/Garden Patricia Danflous TUNA CAN LANTERNS BY SUZANNE FOX
Decorator, you’ll learn how to upcycle Michele Robert Poche By purchasing the supplies at the dollar store, each lantern
costs $4.00 to make, including the candle. You will need dow-
el rods, tuna cans, nails or screws, hammer, paint, glass vases
Anja Springthorpe
and candles.
old furniture, grow squash, utilize INSTRUCTIONS: ❺ Nail or screw the tuna can to the top
❶ Purchase dowel rods from a home
improvement store.
of the dowel rod. (Screws make the
lanterns sturdier than nails, but the
❷ One tuna can per rod.
nails are easier to use.)
❸ Glass vases, also one per rod/can.
(Some vases are too large for the
regular tuna can so we used a large
microclimates, save money this winter Creative Director A Midsummer ❹ Clean tuna cans, remove paper ❻ Shave the bottom of the rod into a
point so that it is easier to hammer
into the ground.
tuna can and two regular sized cans
Dianne Waller
for variety.)
❼ Paint the rods and lantern holders
any color to match your theme.
wrapper, wash and dry. (I ran them
s
❽ Place the glass vase and candle in
through the dishwasher.)
and more. Here at Home/Garden Night ' Theme PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD VALLON TWINKLE TWIG PLACE SETTINGS
the can.
ARTICLE COLLABORATION BY
SUZANNE FOX & LIZ MCGEHEE
LOCATION, RIVER OAKS ESTATES
Decorator, we know that a house isn’t Art Director illiam Shakespeare may be long gone, or feel free to copy our “Hamlet” sliders. We’ll also show HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL NEED: BY SUZANNE FOX
Come up with themed drinks and dishes for your feast
but his legacy still thrives today thanks
 1 wire wreath form for each place setting (from dollar store)
you how to create natural looking twig and vine chargers
to his whimsical plays. It’s no surprise
these imaginative works resonate more
 1 ivy and grape garland for each place setting
a home until you make it yours. We Jennifer Caballero Wthan 400 years after his death, the most that perfectly match this woodsy theme. You don’t need to  1 twig garland for each place setting
spend a lot of money to transform your backyard into the
 1 strand battery operated mini twinkle lights for each place setting
fantastical of these being A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
realm of the fairies. The most important thing is that you
which uses the fairy world to blur the line between dreams
 1 can of gold spray paint
work with the natural features of the space as you like it.
If you have a large outdoor table, you can also do a
and reality.
This play is all about being uninhibited and mischie- potluck, which will cut down on costs and allow everyone  1 skein of twine (at least 72 inches)
This place setting is very simple to make and will grace your
to participate in this creative, dining experience. You’d
vous. Naturally, midsummer is the perfect time to trans-
hope you enjoy our home decorating Design form your backyard into the realm of the fairies. Let your be surprised what a little competition can breed. Best table all through summer and fall! Each place marker is
designed to place a charger in the middle to hold the plate. A
hair down with your guests, and consider dawning flowy
appetizer or cocktail contests liven the party up and can
become annual traditions for years to come. All’s well
dresses, togas, flower crowns, glitter or whatever you
standard 10” plate may be too small for the center. This place
need to get in the midsummer spirit. If you want to get
setting is simple to make and comparable to settings found at
that ends well, so what are you waiting for? Let’s get this
the shrew, the star-crossed lovers, the fairy queen or the
tips. And remember, it’s never too late to Tra Pham a little more into character, assign everyone an archetype: garden-party started! high-end stores with hefty price tags. ❹ Next, layer the twinkle lights and tie
INSTRUCTIONS:
rascally imp.
Décor is easy. Using as much of the natural landscape
❶ Paint the wire wreath forms with
as you can, compliment your yard with twinkle lights,
with the same twine, then the ivy and
gold spray paint.
tie with the same twine
moss, wood, vines, flowers and candles. Find ways to
create distinctive levels using tables, chairs, vases, cham- ❷ Cut six pieces of twine, 12 inches ❺ Cut excess twine. Place the battery
get your home and yard in good shape Web can lantern directions to create your own candle holders). ❸ Once the wreath form is dry, wrap for the lights in the center of the place
long each.
pagne flutes and layered food trays (check out our tuna
setting and place a charger over it.
the twig garland around the form
Look for whimsical props to add to the scene like a bird
and with the twine, tie it to the form
cage or lite up mason jars.
at each crossbar.
for the winter! Neal Boyd 12 home garden DECORATOR We used painted glass chargers with gold trim, but gold chargers can easily hgdecorator.com • Summer 2017 13
be found at the dollar store to complete your Midsummer Night’s Theme.
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