This season, Thanksgiving was a little later later and right about now we are scrambling to find the perfect gift for our family, friends, hostesses and even ourselves. Creek Side is a perfect place to stop in for a variety of gifts. Towels – Geometry, Counter Couture, Mary Lake Thompson towels, Swedish dish cloths and Beeswax food wraps; a hostess gift or a new one... Read More
What is a Holiday Porch Pot? Just as we decorate our porches and patios with pots of colorful flowers during the spring, summer and fall seasons, Holiday Porch Pots offer us an opportunity to make use of our flowerpots during the winter months. Evergreen Boughs First, consider an arrangement of a variety of freshly cut evergreen boughs placed into the soil of a pot from... Read More
The Denver Metro area is experiencing another warm, dry autumn! The Average Annual precipitation is 14.3” and to date only 11.19” of rain has been measured. Fall weather usually is marked by dry air, relatively low amounts of moisture and swings in night and day temperatures. Normally the Denver area will receive a average of another 2″ of precipitation between now and the end of... Read More
Noble Fir These needles turn upward, exposing the lower branches. Known for its beauty, the noble fir has a long keep ability, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments, as well as providing excellent greenery for wreaths and garland. Long considered an excellent Christmas tree because of its beauty, stiff branches and long keepability, the species is growing in popularity... Read More
Poinsettia Select plants with colorful bracts covering the top of the plant. Leaves should be uniformly green with no lower leaves missing. Place plants anywhere in your home, will tolerate various light levels throughout the holidays. Keep soil moderately moist with a chance to dry out between applications. Water thoroughly whenever the soil feels dry to the touch and never allow the plant to stand... Read More
One of the most distinctive aspects of celebrating the holiday season is the look, feel and fragrance of holiday greens used in decorating our homes. There is nothing like the smell of fresh evergreen boughs to remind us that the holiday season is fast approaching. Christmas Trees & Evergreens The most familiar use of holiday greens is of course the Christmas tree. Setting up a... Read More
In the autumn season, we want to enhance our space with natural elements and festive décor for the season. One way to do this is to create a DIY table runner for your main dining table, a credenza or mantel. DIY Table Runner Directions – Creek Side Style 1) Start with natural elements; moss, fall leaves, twigs and berries. Lay out the moss as the... Read More
Houseplants bring a wonderful, lovely dose of nature indoors where you need it most, further helping us by purifying the air in our homes. At some point, you might notice some unwelcome visitors making your houseplants their home. Fungus gnats, also known as soil gnats, are small dark insects that look like fruit flies and live in the soil of houseplants. You might notice them... Read More
Everyone is unique in their style of what gift giving means to them. Some relish the traditional gift for the holiday while others pride themselves on being able to grow a living thing during the winter months. A tale of 2 styles; two of the most popular choices are candles (traditional) holiday décor or blooming holiday plants to watch grow and flourish such as Amaryllis... Read More
To grow amaryllis successfully indoors, follow these steps. It is worth it to have a showy display of gorgeous blooms greeting you on an otherwise dreary day. Choosing Your Bulbs There are many different varieties of amaryllis in different colors, fragrances, and flower types. One bulb will grow two stems, which in turn will produce four flowers each. If you want really big flowers, choose... Read More
