WEBVTT 00:01.233 --> 00:04.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.166 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.433 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 00:06.733 --> 00:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:08.166 --> 00:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:13.233 --> 00:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 00:14.566 --> 00:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:19.133 --> 00:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 00:20.466 --> 00:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:22.900 --> 00:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.900 --> 00:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:27.033 --> 00:33.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 00:29.200 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01:16.100 --> 01:23.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 01:22.100 --> 01:27.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:23.500 --> 01:28.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:27.566 --> 01:29.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% "I will honor Christmas 01:28.600 --> 01:33.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% in my heart, and 01:29.500 --> 01:33.266 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:72.5% try to keep it all the year." 01:33.500 --> 01:36.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% When it's time for the holidays, 01:35.200 --> 01:38.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% my thoughts turn to spreading 01:36.466 --> 01:40.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% good cheer with decorations, 01:38.500 --> 01:42.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% including flowers, of course. 01:40.733 --> 01:44.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I have a few flower projects 01:42.200 --> 01:44.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:65% for the holidays to share. 01:44.333 --> 01:49.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% However, I also love 01:46.000 --> 01:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% vintage Christmas decorations, 01:48.466 --> 01:54.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and I wanted to share with you 01:49.833 --> 01:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a few of the cherished items 01:51.733 --> 01:57.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I enjoy every year. 01:54.433 --> 01:58.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Some of them are from my own 01:55.833 --> 02:02.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% childhood, 01:57.200 --> 02:03.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and many are decorations that 01:58.833 --> 02:05.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% were just too good to pass up. 02:02.666 --> 02:06.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% This aluminum tree 02:03.866 --> 02:08.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% is a great example. 02:05.466 --> 02:09.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I found this on a trip 02:06.333 --> 02:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to Nebraska, and I was 02:08.000 --> 02:12.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% in the town of Valley, Nebraska, 02:09.900 --> 02:14.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% and I went 02:10.266 --> 02:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% into an antique store. 02:12.333 --> 02:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% There it was in its box, 02:14.966 --> 02:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% including the color wheel 02:16.833 --> 02:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% for the base, 02:18.533 --> 02:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and it's become a treasured 02:20.000 --> 02:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% decoration ever since then. 02:24.833 --> 02:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Speaking of trees, 02:26.266 --> 02:32.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I have several ornaments 02:27.266 --> 02:34.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% from childhood. 02:30.133 --> 02:35.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Santa and his Elf here 02:32.200 --> 02:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% are particular favorites, 02:34.100 --> 02:41.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% as is the angel at the top of 02:35.466 --> 02:44.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the tree from Kel's childhood. 02:39.533 --> 02:46.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Aside from vintage ornaments, I 02:41.533 --> 02:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% also have some treasured gifts. 02:44.766 --> 02:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Incorporated into the tree 02:46.400 --> 02:51.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% is a larger-scale decoration. 02:48.733 --> 02:52.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% It's a Julenissa, 02:50.100 --> 02:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% or a large elf. 02:51.100 --> 02:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% It was given to me 02:52.400 --> 02:56.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% by a cherished friend, 02:53.500 --> 02:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and it's always been part 02:54.566 --> 02:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of my Christmas tradition. 02:56.366 --> 03:02.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's fun to take a large-scale 02:57.733 --> 03:03.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% decoration and place it into the 02:59.400 --> 03:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% tree. 03:02.233 --> 03:07.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And a nest is a must 03:03.833 --> 03:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% for any tree. 03:05.133 --> 03:11.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% As legend has it, a tree 03:07.066 --> 03:13.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with a nest brings prosperity 03:09.300 --> 03:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% for the following year. 03:11.966 --> 03:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% As you may notice, my love 03:13.500 --> 03:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of vintage Christmas items 03:15.066 --> 03:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% extends to decorations 03:16.333 --> 03:21.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% around the house, 03:17.600 --> 03:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% including the packaging. 03:19.366 --> 03:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% King Santa here was a great find 03:21.333 --> 03:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% at an antique show, 03:22.800 --> 03:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% but the box he arrived in 03:24.500 --> 03:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% is also in great shape 03:26.333 --> 03:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and worthy of display. 03:29.500 --> 03:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The packaging of these angels 03:31.766 --> 03:36.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is just too good to hide away. 03:34.400 --> 03:39.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% I call this one 03:35.200 --> 03:40.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Santa's greenhouse. 03:36.933 --> 03:42.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It was a surprise from a friend. 03:39.166 --> 03:42.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% I love that it lights up 03:40.600 --> 03:42.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% and flashes, as well. 03:46.400 --> 03:50.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% These salt-and-pepper shaker 03:47.533 --> 03:53.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Santa and Mrs. Claus figures 03:49.400 --> 03:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% are fun to display 03:50.166 --> 03:57.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% on the dining table. 03:53.400 --> 03:58.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I was swept into the putz-house 03:54.866 --> 04:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% phenomenon a few years back. 03:57.333 --> 04:00.466 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% A tiny Christmas village 03:58.800 --> 04:00.466 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:45% is hard to resist. 04:05.266 --> 04:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This vintage mid-century card 04:07.300 --> 04:13.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% always makes its way out on 04:08.833 --> 04:15.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% display somewhere in the house. 04:11.366 --> 04:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Speaking of mid-century decor, 04:13.366 --> 04:18.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I found this magical musical 04:15.400 --> 04:20.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% domed nativity 04:16.600 --> 04:23.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% just a couple of years ago. 04:18.866 --> 04:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% This adorable little Santa band 04:20.966 --> 04:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% fits just about anywhere. 04:23.100 --> 04:27.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% This festive alligator 04:24.866 --> 04:29.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% is a fun favorite 04:26.433 --> 04:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and was crafted by Kel's 04:27.733 --> 04:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% high-school art teacher. 04:29.800 --> 04:34.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Here's one more item 04:30.700 --> 04:36.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% from my childhood, my stocking. 04:33.166 --> 04:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I love the beadwork. 04:34.833 --> 04:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% And, of course, 04:36.066 --> 04:40.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% there was a stocking 04:37.066 --> 04:43.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% for my best friend, Blossom. 04:39.400 --> 04:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% She's right here, 04:40.866 --> 04:45.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and here's her stocking. 04:43.033 --> 04:46.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% These were handmade 04:44.033 --> 04:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% by a babysitter, 04:45.166 --> 04:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Rose Brannigan. 04:46.800 --> 04:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Thanks for indulging me 04:47.966 --> 04:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% with a tour of decorations. 04:50.066 --> 04:55.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Now let's see how flowers 04:51.900 --> 05:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% can add to the excitement 04:53.133 --> 05:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% of decorating for the holidays. 04:55.166 --> 05:03.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:00.466 --> 05:03.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Boxwood trees are a popular 05:01.800 --> 05:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% holiday decoration. 05:03.233 --> 05:07.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% You can purchase them 05:03.933 --> 05:08.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% at your local market or online 05:05.966 --> 05:11.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% or create your own 05:07.133 --> 05:12.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% using a flower foam cone 05:08.700 --> 05:16.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and fresh boxwood. 05:11.333 --> 05:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% So we can place 05:12.833 --> 05:20.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this inside any container. 05:16.266 --> 05:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Today we're using a clay saucer 05:18.733 --> 05:24.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% so that we have a nice, rustic 05:20.233 --> 05:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% appearance for all the rest 05:21.433 --> 05:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of the elements. 05:24.100 --> 05:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% First thing to do is add 05:25.533 --> 05:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% our pinecones. 05:27.166 --> 05:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I've got these great 05:27.833 --> 05:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Austrian pinecones, but, 05:29.233 --> 05:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% again, they don't have a pick 05:30.200 --> 05:35.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% on the back. 05:31.500 --> 05:37.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% So what I've done 05:32.866 --> 05:41.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% is I've taken a covered wire, 05:35.500 --> 05:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and I'll weave it in between 05:37.666 --> 05:48.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the pinecone at the bottom 05:41.600 --> 05:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and then twist it tight. 05:45.400 --> 05:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I've used a 22-gauge wire, 05:48.300 --> 05:55.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% so then I can take it and insert 05:51.400 --> 05:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% it directly into the tree. 05:54.533 --> 05:59.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% We'll also be using 05:55.766 --> 06:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% millimeter balls. 05:58.166 --> 06:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% With these, 05:59.566 --> 06:06.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I can use one of the wires 06:01.033 --> 06:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and wrap it around the stems 06:04.833 --> 06:12.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to bind them together 06:06.933 --> 06:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and then cut it off. 06:11.066 --> 06:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll place those in the tree, 06:12.166 --> 06:20.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% as well. 06:14.633 --> 06:23.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Stigmata pods are going to be 06:16.633 --> 06:24.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% a great accent, 06:20.066 --> 06:25.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% along with some silver balls. 06:23.133 --> 06:26.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So that gives you an impression 06:24.633 --> 06:28.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% of what the tree's 06:25.333 --> 06:29.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% going to look like. 06:26.833 --> 06:38.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Now all we need to do 06:28.100 --> 06:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% is decorate it. 06:29.766 --> 06:57.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 06:38.866 --> 07:06.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 06:47.966 --> 07:15.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 06:57.066 --> 07:24.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:06.266 --> 07:33.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:15.366 --> 07:35.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:24.466 --> 07:36.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:33.566 --> 07:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And now we can add a ribbon. 07:35.100 --> 07:40.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I can have tufts of burlap 07:36.500 --> 07:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% like this, 07:38.066 --> 07:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and what we'll do with that 07:40.066 --> 07:45.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% is we're going to add it 07:40.966 --> 07:46.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% towards the bottom. 07:43.000 --> 07:48.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Since our tree's kind of tiny 07:45.333 --> 07:49.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and this beautiful burlap ribbon 07:46.800 --> 07:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% is very wide and would cover up 07:48.366 --> 07:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% a lot of things, 07:49.800 --> 07:54.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% we'll just tuck it along 07:50.700 --> 07:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the bottom. 07:53.166 --> 07:59.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And I'll do that in a couple 07:54.166 --> 08:01.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% of places around the outside. 07:58.566 --> 08:03.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I can add this great 07:59.833 --> 08:04.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% little burlap cording 08:01.200 --> 08:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% as a garland on the tree, 08:03.100 --> 08:07.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and I'll take it 08:04.000 --> 08:09.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and get it started at the top 08:05.766 --> 08:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% just by pushing it down 08:07.200 --> 08:14.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% into the tree itself. 08:09.533 --> 08:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Then we can use our turntable 08:13.800 --> 08:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and just loop it 08:14.866 --> 08:21.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% around the tree. 08:19.133 --> 08:23.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Now our little boxwood tree 08:20.400 --> 08:23.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% is decorated and ready 08:21.566 --> 08:23.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% to celebrate the holidays. 08:25.833 --> 08:32.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:30.833 --> 08:34.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So it's time to make 08:31.533 --> 08:35.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% some hot chocolate. 08:32.833 --> 08:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I'm not a marshmallow fan. 08:34.200 --> 08:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So I know many of you love 08:35.500 --> 08:39.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% marshmallows, and that's great. 08:36.466 --> 08:41.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I'm not a marshmallow fan. 08:38.066 --> 08:41.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I like whipped cream 08:39.233 --> 08:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% on my hot chocolate. 08:41.133 --> 08:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So today we're going 08:41.900 --> 08:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to make peppermint whipped cream 08:43.400 --> 08:46.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to go on our hot chocolate. 08:44.533 --> 08:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% But let's make 08:45.066 --> 08:49.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% the hot chocolate first. 08:46.633 --> 08:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So we've got our hot chocolate 08:47.800 --> 08:51.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% in here, and we're going to add 08:49.700 --> 08:51.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% our milk to that. 08:54.866 --> 08:59.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And we'll get that going. 08:56.500 --> 09:00.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I think the great part 08:57.300 --> 09:01.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% about this is that 08:59.066 --> 09:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Christmas is a time for memories 09:00.433 --> 09:03.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and making traditions. 09:01.766 --> 09:05.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% This is the kind of thing 09:02.533 --> 09:05.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:67.5% that can become a tradition 09:03.500 --> 09:05.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:27.5% for people. 09:10.000 --> 09:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So while we're heating that up, 09:11.466 --> 09:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% we can start our whipped cream. 09:14.500 --> 09:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll start with a pint of heavy 09:15.933 --> 09:26.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% whipping cream. 09:17.600 --> 09:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:25.200 --> 09:29.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I like to use powdered sugar 09:26.400 --> 09:36.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% to sweeten it. 09:27.500 --> 09:38.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I use about 3 or 4 tablespoons. 09:29.800 --> 09:41.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:36.566 --> 09:42.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Then I add a little bit 09:38.100 --> 09:44.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of vanilla 09:41.400 --> 09:51.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and a few drops of peppermint 09:42.600 --> 09:58.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% extract. 09:44.266 --> 10:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:51.433 --> 10:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:58.600 --> 10:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:05.766 --> 10:09.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Now, you'll notice 10:06.866 --> 10:13.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I left a little bit of room 10:08.400 --> 10:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because I like a lot of whipped 10:09.800 --> 10:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% cream on top of my hot cocoa. 10:13.833 --> 10:17.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% There we go. 10:15.066 --> 10:17.566 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:25% So cheers. 10:16.166 --> 10:17.566 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% Happy holidays. 10:17.800 --> 10:30.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 10:24.266 --> 10:30.600 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:30.833 --> 10:34.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Christmas is always 10:31.566 --> 10:35.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% about memories, and this is one 10:32.866 --> 10:36.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of my favorite arrangements. 10:34.566 --> 10:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% When I was a little kid, 10:35.300 --> 10:39.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we grew up in the flower shop, 10:36.500 --> 10:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and there were all sorts 10:37.600 --> 10:42.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% of accessories that we always 10:39.133 --> 10:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% had in the flower shop 10:40.733 --> 10:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% for Christmas, 10:42.033 --> 10:47.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and one of them were these cute, 10:43.666 --> 10:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% little novelty dancing Santas. 10:46.600 --> 10:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% And I just think that 10:47.500 --> 10:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% they are cute because my mom 10:48.900 --> 10:52.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% would use them in corsages, 10:50.233 --> 10:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and they would use them 10:50.966 --> 10:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% for different sorts of things. 10:52.466 --> 10:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Somehow the mold 10:53.866 --> 10:58.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% has been preserved 10:54.866 --> 11:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and I still see them 10:56.266 --> 11:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% available online in 10:58.533 --> 11:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% different stores that I go to. 11:00.166 --> 11:03.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So I have a collection 11:01.033 --> 11:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of the dancing Santas, 11:02.133 --> 11:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and I usually make 11:03.000 --> 11:07.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% an arrangement that has 11:04.433 --> 11:09.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a few dancing Santas in it. 11:06.366 --> 11:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It also reminds me of the old 11:07.766 --> 11:11.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Judy Garland special 11:09.433 --> 11:12.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% where there were a whole bunch 11:10.366 --> 11:14.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of Santas that came out 11:11.633 --> 11:14.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and danced with Judy. 11:12.966 --> 11:16.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So that's kind of the theory 11:14.266 --> 11:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% behind it, 11:14.933 --> 11:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% is that we've got a whole bunch 11:16.200 --> 11:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of Santas that are going to 11:17.133 --> 11:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% go in this arrangement. 11:18.666 --> 11:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% We're going to use 11:19.400 --> 11:23.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% red carnations 11:20.666 --> 11:25.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and white fuji chrysanthemums. 11:22.700 --> 11:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We use a little bit of sugar 11:23.533 --> 11:27.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% pine, got a few ornaments, 11:25.600 --> 11:27.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% and our dancing Santas. 11:31.033 --> 11:34.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We've got a red cube 11:31.900 --> 11:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% filled with flower-food water. 11:33.333 --> 11:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll add a little bit of sugar 11:34.300 --> 11:37.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% pine. 11:35.066 --> 11:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I always like to start 11:35.733 --> 11:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with a greenery structure 11:37.166 --> 11:41.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to help hold the other flowers 11:38.400 --> 11:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% in place. 11:39.933 --> 11:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Then we'll add 11:41.000 --> 11:54.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% our fuji chrysanthemums. 11:43.300 --> 11:56.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'll add four around the base. 11:45.400 --> 11:57.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:54.933 --> 12:05.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Then I can tuck carnations 11:56.200 --> 12:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% in between. 11:57.533 --> 12:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:05.366 --> 12:15.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:13.133 --> 12:17.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Once I've got my carnations in, 12:14.733 --> 12:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% I'll add one more 12:15.400 --> 12:20.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% fuji chrysanthemum, and we'll 12:17.066 --> 12:20.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% tuck a little bit of sugar pine 12:18.500 --> 12:20.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% in the top of the bouquet. 12:23.800 --> 12:26.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Some of the Santas 12:24.500 --> 12:28.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% have shorter stems, 12:25.666 --> 12:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% so I can stick those directly 12:26.966 --> 12:32.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% into a flower where others can 12:28.933 --> 12:33.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% get placed throughout the 12:29.966 --> 12:35.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% bouquet. 12:32.833 --> 12:44.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% We'll accent it 12:33.466 --> 12:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% with our ornaments. 12:35.466 --> 12:47.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:44.733 --> 12:49.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% There we have it, 12:45.766 --> 12:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% dancing Santas, 12:47.233 --> 13:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a perfect Christmas arrangement. 12:49.333 --> 13:03.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:55.800 --> 13:06.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:02.333 --> 13:08.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Amaryllis means 13:03.666 --> 13:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% "to sparkle" in Greek. 13:06.466 --> 13:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Its genus name of Hippeastrum 13:08.733 --> 13:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% is derived from the Greek words 13:10.133 --> 13:16.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% for "horse" and "star." 13:13.566 --> 13:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% In nature, amaryllis blooms 13:15.300 --> 13:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in spring or summer 13:16.666 --> 13:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% but are commonly forced into 13:17.933 --> 13:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% early bloom for the holidays. 13:20.666 --> 13:26.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Amaryllis make dramatic 13:21.933 --> 13:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and long-lasting cut flowers. 13:24.800 --> 13:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The U.S. imports more than 13:26.133 --> 13:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% 10 million amaryllis bulbs 13:27.900 --> 13:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% every year, mainly from Holland 13:30.133 --> 13:37.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and South Africa. 13:32.233 --> 13:39.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Plant breeders have developed 13:33.533 --> 13:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% more than 600 named varieties. 13:37.366 --> 13:43.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The amaryllis genus Hippeastrum 13:39.466 --> 13:45.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% has yielded several substances 13:42.000 --> 13:46.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with medically useful 13:43.100 --> 13:49.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% properties, one of which has 13:45.266 --> 13:51.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% shown promise as a treatment 13:46.900 --> 13:55.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for Alzheimer's disease. 13:49.766 --> 14:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% A properly cared-for amaryllis 13:51.366 --> 14:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% plant can live for 75 years. 13:55.733 --> 14:03.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:00.866 --> 14:04.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, this is a great project 14:02.033 --> 14:06.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for the holidays, 14:03.033 --> 14:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and it's super easy. 14:04.866 --> 14:09.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Each one of these cylinders 14:06.100 --> 14:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% will be exactly the same. 14:08.066 --> 14:11.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We're going to use evergreen 14:09.266 --> 14:14.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and we'll use our winterberry, 14:10.666 --> 14:17.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% but the secret fun part 14:11.933 --> 14:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% about this is the cranberries 14:14.433 --> 14:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% because cranberries float. 14:17.233 --> 14:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% So we're going to add 14:18.100 --> 14:26.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% cranberries to our vases. 14:20.700 --> 14:27.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:25.100 --> 14:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% See how you get a great, 14:26.133 --> 14:30.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% little level on there? 14:27.633 --> 14:36.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And then our stems will go right 14:29.000 --> 14:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% through those cranberries. 14:30.666 --> 14:38.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:36.633 --> 14:39.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So now we'll start 14:37.700 --> 14:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% with our evergreen. 14:38.966 --> 14:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The evergreen will help us 14:39.966 --> 14:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% give structure to the base. 14:42.000 --> 14:47.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I want to trim off 14:42.966 --> 14:49.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% any of the pieces that are going 14:44.133 --> 14:51.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to fall below the waterline 14:47.466 --> 14:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and then our winterberries are 14:49.566 --> 15:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% going to go in the top. 14:51.100 --> 15:01.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:59.166 --> 15:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% The cranberries provide 15:00.233 --> 15:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% some structure, 15:01.333 --> 15:06.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% but I like the collar 15:02.533 --> 15:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% of sugar pine 15:03.766 --> 15:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to provide crisscrossing stems. 15:06.100 --> 15:15.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So when I place my ilex in as 15:08.300 --> 15:17.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a bunch, it'll stay in one spot. 15:13.400 --> 15:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I've trimmed each bundle of ilex 15:15.400 --> 15:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to be exactly the same length. 15:17.433 --> 15:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% There's eight stems in each one 15:18.933 --> 15:25.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of the cylinder vases. 15:21.966 --> 15:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Once the vases are complete, 15:23.900 --> 15:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I put them in the middle 15:25.033 --> 15:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of the evergreen wreaths. 15:27.166 --> 15:31.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% These are cute, little 15:27.966 --> 15:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% evergreen wreaths that I got 15:29.200 --> 15:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% at the farmers market. 15:31.000 --> 15:35.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Then we'll add a ribbon accent. 15:32.866 --> 15:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I roll off about a 15:33.666 --> 15:39.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% yard-and-a-half of the wide 15:35.566 --> 15:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% plaid, and I take one of my ilex 15:37.733 --> 15:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% branches and push it down 15:39.633 --> 15:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% into the wreath. 15:41.333 --> 15:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then I add the red shear ribbon, 15:42.966 --> 15:48.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% which emphasizes the red 15:44.500 --> 15:49.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in the ilex berries 15:45.700 --> 15:52.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and the cranberries. 15:48.000 --> 15:53.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% You see how simple it is to make 15:49.933 --> 15:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% this little trio centerpiece. 15:52.100 --> 15:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% But remember, you can also do it 15:53.833 --> 15:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% with just one vase 15:55.033 --> 15:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and one wreath, too. 15:56.766 --> 15:59.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% It's a great idea for holiday 15:58.200 --> 15:59.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:27.5% decorating. 15:59.866 --> 16:10.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 16:05.500 --> 16:10.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 16:11.200 --> 16:14.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% We're going to wrap 16:11.766 --> 16:16.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% a Christmas present. 16:13.100 --> 16:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And, of course, these Christmas 16:14.433 --> 16:19.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% presents are amazing 16:16.100 --> 16:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% because you can add all sorts 16:17.633 --> 16:22.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of different items to them 16:19.466 --> 16:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and make them personal. 16:20.800 --> 16:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So we've wrapped our package 16:22.266 --> 16:26.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in a coordinating paper 16:23.400 --> 16:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that goes with the ribbon. 16:25.066 --> 16:30.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm using four different kinds 16:26.600 --> 16:34.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of ribbon so that 16:27.900 --> 16:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I've got a great variation. 16:30.033 --> 16:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% We'll start with 16:34.200 --> 16:42.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% about 2 yards of ribbon. 16:38.466 --> 16:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love this chevron pattern. 16:40.633 --> 16:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Chevrons are really popular 16:42.533 --> 16:47.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% right now, 16:44.600 --> 16:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and we're going to wrap it 16:45.466 --> 16:49.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:45% around our package 16:47.466 --> 16:49.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% and tie it into a knot. 16:52.466 --> 16:59.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Now, you'll notice that I left 16:54.600 --> 17:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the tails long so that they can 16:56.833 --> 17:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% stick off to either side. 16:59.500 --> 17:03.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Now I'll pick 17:00.266 --> 17:06.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% an alternating ribbon -- 17:02.333 --> 17:10.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% this one with the green 17:03.800 --> 17:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and the sparkle in the middle. 17:06.533 --> 17:12.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% For the second tie, we'll do 17:10.233 --> 17:12.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% about 2 yards of ribbon. 17:16.433 --> 17:22.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% And we'll bring those up 17:20.666 --> 17:22.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% and tie those into a knot. 17:25.966 --> 17:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Now we're tying them right over 17:27.166 --> 17:34.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the top of the other knot. 17:30.100 --> 17:36.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And you'll notice for this one 17:31.766 --> 17:39.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that I left two long pieces. 17:34.866 --> 17:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We're going to use that to help 17:36.533 --> 17:45.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% create the rest of our bow. 17:39.333 --> 17:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So with my chevron ribbon, 17:43.333 --> 17:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I'm going to come back 17:45.600 --> 17:49.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and make a loop. 17:47.066 --> 17:52.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% With this, we're going to 17:47.900 --> 17:53.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% construct the bow 17:49.300 --> 18:01.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in separate pieces. 17:52.033 --> 18:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So I grab my ribbon... 17:53.966 --> 18:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:01.433 --> 18:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% ...and I make two loops. 18:05.233 --> 18:19.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I lay that down on top of my bow 18:11.366 --> 18:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and tie it into place 18:14.900 --> 18:22.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% with these two ends. 18:19.200 --> 18:24.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So you'll see that I'm starting 18:20.600 --> 18:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to construct a bow out 18:22.100 --> 18:26.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% of different types of material. 18:24.100 --> 18:26.666 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% So let's add the rest 18:25.100 --> 18:26.666 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:35% of the ribbon. 18:30.266 --> 18:34.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% We're adding ribbon 18:31.266 --> 18:36.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% on top of ribbon. 18:32.900 --> 18:37.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So I'm making a loop or two 18:34.566 --> 18:43.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% in my hand and then tying it 18:36.200 --> 18:44.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% into the center of the bow. 18:37.966 --> 18:46.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:43.500 --> 18:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The fatter ribbon goes on the 18:44.633 --> 18:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% bottom, and the skinnier ribbon 18:46.633 --> 18:52.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% goes towards the top. 18:50.000 --> 18:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Once I've tied the ribbon 18:50.966 --> 18:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in place, I can go back 18:52.400 --> 19:01.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with my low-temp glue gun 18:54.300 --> 19:07.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and glue in other decorations. 18:56.433 --> 19:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:01.866 --> 19:10.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:07.200 --> 19:12.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm using smaller and larger 19:08.600 --> 19:13.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% ornaments. 19:10.233 --> 19:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Birds are great. Pinecones. 19:12.466 --> 19:16.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% You could even add 19:13.500 --> 19:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a little sprig of fresh 19:14.666 --> 19:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Christmas evergreen. 19:16.233 --> 19:27.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It's a great way to add 19:17.133 --> 19:29.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% a personalized decoration. 19:18.966 --> 19:29.800 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 19:27.800 --> 19:29.800 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% These packages are showstoppers. 19:30.033 --> 19:33.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% I hope you enjoyed learning 19:31.300 --> 19:36.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% the J way to wrap packages 19:33.166 --> 19:36.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:42.5% for the holidays. 19:36.266 --> 19:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:41.400 --> 19:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, when Christmas rolls around, 19:43.033 --> 19:47.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% people always ask me, 19:45.000 --> 19:48.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% "What's Christmas 19:45.766 --> 19:49.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% like at J's house? 19:47.033 --> 19:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% What do you like for Christmas 19:48.400 --> 19:52.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% arrangements?" 19:49.633 --> 19:53.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I have a simple favorite, 19:51.566 --> 19:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and I wanted to share it 19:52.333 --> 19:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% with you today. 19:53.300 --> 19:59.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's just like the Christmas 19:54.133 --> 20:02.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% song, "My Favorite Things." 19:56.233 --> 20:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's red carnations, white pine, 19:59.433 --> 20:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% winterberry, pinecones. 20:02.166 --> 20:06.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It's very traditional, 20:03.400 --> 20:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and we're going to create it 20:04.466 --> 20:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in my favorite vase. 20:06.833 --> 20:11.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This is the only time of year 20:08.933 --> 20:13.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% you can get 20:09.400 --> 20:18.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% ilex or winterberry. 20:11.633 --> 20:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And so we'll start with that. 20:13.866 --> 20:26.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:18.900 --> 20:31.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We'll add our white pine. 20:20.666 --> 20:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:26.033 --> 20:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:31.400 --> 20:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Christmas was always a really 20:32.766 --> 20:40.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% busy time at the flower shop, 20:34.633 --> 20:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and I remember one year, 20:38.433 --> 20:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% it was Christmas Eve, 20:40.766 --> 20:48.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and my grandma wanted to know 20:44.666 --> 20:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% where the Christmas tree was. 20:46.966 --> 20:50.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Most of the lots were closed. 20:48.333 --> 20:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% There weren't a lot of 20:48.966 --> 20:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Christmas trees to be found, 20:50.433 --> 20:55.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and my grandpa went out 20:51.400 --> 20:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and we had a Christmas tree 20:54.633 --> 20:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% that we'd removed 20:55.866 --> 21:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% most of the branches off of. 20:58.033 --> 21:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'd use the branches to plug 20:59.633 --> 21:05.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% into other Christmas trees 21:00.966 --> 21:07.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to make them fuller. 21:03.333 --> 21:10.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And so there was that trunk 21:05.700 --> 21:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% laying on the ground 21:07.900 --> 21:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that had a couple branches. 21:10.566 --> 21:16.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% So my grandpa cut off 21:12.533 --> 21:17.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the branches 21:14.900 --> 21:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% and took it 21:16.800 --> 21:24.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to the flocking booth 21:17.766 --> 21:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and flocked it with snow. 21:21.133 --> 21:27.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Then he spray-painted it black 21:24.266 --> 21:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and then took it home. 21:25.433 --> 21:32.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So it was just a trunk 21:27.666 --> 21:34.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% with the stems sticking out. 21:30.733 --> 21:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% On all of the different stems, 21:32.666 --> 21:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% he hung different shapes 21:34.266 --> 21:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of red Christmas ornaments 21:35.600 --> 21:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% from this big to this big. 21:38.633 --> 21:42.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% It was awesome 21:40.233 --> 21:44.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and the most decorative 21:42.000 --> 21:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Christmas tree 21:42.766 --> 21:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% anyone in Fremont, Nebraska, 21:44.333 --> 21:49.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% had seen in the middle 21:45.800 --> 21:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% of the '60s. 21:47.800 --> 21:53.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And, as some of you know, his 21:49.800 --> 21:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% name was "Carnation" Joe Green, 21:52.133 --> 22:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and that's why the Christmas 21:53.833 --> 22:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% arrangement 21:55.800 --> 22:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% always has red carnations. 22:00.166 --> 22:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I love the red carnations. 22:01.733 --> 22:11.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% They last so long. 22:04.433 --> 22:13.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% There's great memories. 22:06.300 --> 22:16.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:11.433 --> 22:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% We also need 22:13.533 --> 22:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% some variegated holly. 22:16.266 --> 22:19.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Green holly's really pretty, 22:17.600 --> 22:21.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% too. 22:18.500 --> 22:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% There's a lot more berries 22:19.600 --> 22:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% on green holly, 22:21.233 --> 22:36.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% but the variegated holly is just 22:25.533 --> 22:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% so traditional. 22:27.200 --> 22:41.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:36.266 --> 22:46.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Wouldn't be Christmas 22:39.533 --> 22:51.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% without a few red ornaments. 22:41.466 --> 22:55.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:46.466 --> 22:59.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Just gather those together. 22:51.800 --> 23:00.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% I'll attach them 22:55.500 --> 23:06.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to wood pick just so it's easier 22:59.333 --> 23:08.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to insert it into the middle 23:00.700 --> 23:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of the arrangement. 23:06.100 --> 23:13.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We'll also add a couple 23:08.200 --> 23:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% pinecones. 23:10.466 --> 23:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Just adding a covered wire to 23:13.766 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% the back. 23:17.133 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% You slip it around just a couple 23:18.733 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% of the petals of the pinecone. 23:25.666 --> 23:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And, again, we'll just use 23:26.933 --> 23:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% that wire 23:27.666 --> 23:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and attach it to a wood pick 23:32.566 --> 23:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% so it's easy to insert 23:34.433 --> 23:41.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% into the bouquet. 23:37.433 --> 23:42.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% One of the reasons that I love 23:38.833 --> 23:43.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% this vase so much is the fact 23:41.433 --> 23:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that there's plenty of water 23:42.633 --> 23:46.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in the bottom, 23:43.833 --> 23:48.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and I can wrap my ribbon 23:46.033 --> 23:48.466 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:30% right around 23:46.900 --> 23:48.466 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% the neck of the base. 23:53.200 --> 24:01.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% These are a few of my 23:54.233 --> 24:07.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% favorite things. 23:55.900 --> 24:08.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 24:01.566 --> 24:10.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 24:07.200 --> 24:11.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I truly enjoy this special time 24:08.666 --> 24:12.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of year filled with traditions 24:10.433 --> 24:13.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% that will bring joy 24:11.133 --> 24:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% for years to come. 24:12.600 --> 24:15.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Whether you're reminiscing 24:13.500 --> 24:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of days gone by 24:14.833 --> 24:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or creating new memories 24:15.866 --> 24:20.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% for future generations, 24:17.933 --> 24:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I hope you'll be inspired 24:18.966 --> 24:23.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% by some of these projects 24:20.533 --> 24:24.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to include flowers in your 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