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Meralco Recycled Copper Wire Displays

Copper Wires are the materials used in the Meralco Christmas Display. Copper wire is the wire inside our electric wires, even inside the wire honda snowblower parts. My sister longed to visit the said display because she is so into wires. She loves twisting it and making images. Last December it was  a dream come true to her. Below are some photos of images and display on the said attraction. There was the Nativity Belen and the Paskuhan Village. Ont he other side was their giant Christmas (where I attended the grand lighting ceremony) and some small houses.

Christmas Decorations Idea

It was 2004 when I experienced my first Christmas in a house I can say mine (although not my mine in terms of title but mine in terms of I am the homemaker of the house and no one else, read: MIL). And back then, we were short on budget. But I want that Christmas to be memorable so instead of buying expensive Christmas decors, I went to Divisoria to buy raw materials. I bought a 5 ft Christmas tree for just over a dollar (and we’re still using it until now). Now comes the Christmas tree ornaments.  I bought the usual red and gold combination Christmas Balls. For a person who does not have a lot of money, red and gold theme is the most practical. It never goes out of fashion hence you don’t have to buy new ornaments every year.

Aside from the balls, I made Poinsettia out of felt paper and wires. Took me almost a week to finish everything, and a few year after, I have to give them as they looked wash out after several use. But one of the ornament I made was  still in use up to now and I think you should consider on making one to add spice to your Christmas tree..

That’s a miniature gift used as Christmas ornament. What I did was to use cardboard and shaped it into small squares or rectangles. I used textured gold and red cellophane to wrap the box and decorated it with a ribbon. The photo above is form our window, which I decorated with garland and ornaments. Yup, 5 years and the miniature gifts are still in good condition.

Setting Up The Table

A wonderful set of a Christmas table surely sets the mood for a Noche Buena. Do you have any ideas on how to set your Noche Buena table? Christmas is only one of the occasion when preparing the table is a joyful affair. You can choose on a wide variety on how to set your Noche Buena table. Here’s a quick overview in setting a table.

  • Place the side plate to the left of your place setting.
  • Forks should go on the left of the plate.
  • Spoons and knives go to the right of the plate.
  • All glasses should be arranged with the first one to use outside.
  • Napkins go under the spoon and knife.
  • Do not overdo the centerpiece.
  • Putting candles add ambience to the table setting.
  • Choose colors and patterns that will complement your table ware.

Having the ideas on how to set your Noche Buena table determines the mood of every great conversation and delightment in foods with your family. Do not be afraid to make your own style and make it unique as long as you are making a reflection of your holiday tradition. Not all tables should be set formally if you are not the typical party thrower. The most important thing is to enjoy and celebrate all holidays together.

And when you’re done planning your table setting, it’s time to plan for your bath vanity decoration. In most cases, when people decorate their house, they forgot to decorate the bathroom.

Top 3 must have decorations for Christmas

When Christmas is getting near, every household prepares for the holiday. Decorating your home for the holiday season doesn’t have to be expensive, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and money. And from your savings, you can just buy external hard drive for your computer. You can have an easy and affordable way of decorating your home. Just incorporate all the important décor to have a wonderful design.

Your top 3 must have decoration for Christmas are the Christmas tree, a Wreath, and Mistletoe. Every home needs a Christmas tree; this is the center of attraction for the holiday in every house. Underneath it is where you put all the gifts you’ve received. A wreath is a great addition for your home. This is placed on the front door, this serves as a warm welcome for your guests. You can also make the wreath as a table centerpiece with candle on the center. The mistletoe adds more spark on your holiday home, as everybody knows what happens if two people caught under the mistletoe together. This will surely make your holiday more exciting.

Every family enjoys decorating their home as they feel the spirit of Christmas. But whatever your top 3 must have decoration for Christmas, it is still important to know the essence and meaning of it.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils And Patterns

And the Halloween season, the demand for pumpkin increases. And you know what they do with Pumpkins, they carve it to be a jack o lantern! Good thing now that there are more and more websites that offers printable Pumpkin Stencils.

I wish we can have pumpkins here so we can experience Pumpkin Carving. I heard S&R in Taguig sells pumpkin but I have no idea how much it is.

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