A “Blue and Green” Christmas: Maximizing the use of recycling and composting during the holidays | Necklace Box

Forget the paper plates, they aren’t earth-friendly anyways. Instead pull out your indoor dishes, everyday cutlery, and glassware for an elegant but unpretentious tablescape and layer it. I used creamy white table linen under a vintage lace cloth and linen napkins found at thrift stores and antique markets. The light linens let the greenery take centre stage.

In the infamous scene that followed, Karen went upstairs and put the CD on the stereo before bursting into tears (pictured) and then going downstairs to put a brave face on for her children

When it comes to wrapping everything from books and DVDs to awkward chunky jewellery, clothing and slippers, my so-called pouch technique is a must — and is loved by my famous clients.

The post says: "A reward will be given to the woman who turned it in along with many hugs, we have her name. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."

Designing the charm necklaces is very liberating for me. As a brand Larkspur & Hawk is known for riviere necklaces, which I adore. But designing rivieres is truly puzzling, trying to figure out the scale and the weight and the technicalities of it. Charm necklaces are a different story. Scale and colour are still very important but there almost isn’t a bad combination.

Surprise your sweetie, your family or friends with invitations to lunch or dinner, a movie night, a night on the town, a foot rub and more.

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If you have wrapping paper, tissue paper or boxes left over after Christmas, you may be wondering what you can or cannot recycle.

For a traditional look, choose a red or green velvet, or a Blackwatch green and navy tartan, then carry those colours through in the napkins — you can get gorgeous linen-feel ones from supermarkets for under a tenner.

Editor’s note: We asked our readers to share their special memories of Christmas. Please enjoy these. They are sure to make your holiday merry and bright.

On average, clients spend between £8,000 and £15,000 on their Christmas trimmings, but some splurge as much as £40,000 to have the inside and outside of their homes transformed with festive sparkle.

“I still wrap most of my gifts in brown paper saved from packages,” said Ristow. “Despite our best efforts, we’re going to order stuff online and it’ll come with, at best, paper.”