Hearts & Flowers

Our February meeting got everyone "in the Mood!" (ha) with Martha Jo's presentation on Hearts & Flowers.

She put together a beautiful table display of all things hearts & flowers and gave wonderful tips on bringing that Valentine's Day spirit into your home using simple things you probably already have.

A round mirror (bottom right) with roses glued to the bottom with a red-ribbon for a hanger is a simple idea and she demonstrated using lipstick to write a special message to your valentine!   Ooo-laaa-laaa!

 

Or check out the white paper doilies glued to form a holder for red flowers (bottom left).   Super-cute to hang on a door knob or cabinet.

 This simple flower was made using cupcake liners and some foam-board; so cute!

 

 

Martha also recommended a wonderful "Cheer Basket" to carry in your car for impromptu get-togethers with friends.   Include in the basket teacups, teabags, a candle, napkins, tablecloth and maybe a devotional book to share with a friend who might be in need of some warm fellowship.

 

Even the refreshments provided by Pat and Vickie  were all geared with "lovin" on the mind!  

Delicious mini cherry cheesecakes! 

 

We will be starting seeds at our next meeting in March; won't you join us??

Christmas Party-Time!

We had so much fun at our December meeting which is also our Christmas Get-Together, complete with food and gift-giving!

Diana Brady & Vickie Lamb

                                Pat Sarosi is looking very pretty and festive.

              Here's Martha Jo, Wilma and Virginia, sharing a good time.

                          LOTS of yummy, yummy food being shared!

Pat Sarosi receives an Amarilys bulb, which was quite ironic, as she gave a wonderful program on enjoying holiday bulbs & plants during the winter season and the amarilys was one of them!   (PS:   I'm sure I didn't spell that right)

Deb Paige LUVS her gift and can't wait to put it in the garden this spring!

        Pattie, Debbie, Kathy and Becky look to be enjoying themselves.

                        Uh oh,  looks like a serious conversation! 

Wilma was super-excited to receive the snowman made from claypots.

A great time was had by all!

Christmas at Deer Creek Lodge!

2012 was the first year for Christmas Tree decorating at Deer Creek State Park Lodge near Mt. Sterling, Ohio.  Several local garden clubs from the surrounding area each sponsored and decorated a tree using mostly natural materials and all hand-made!   The creativity was just enormous!

Our jr. garden club also sponsored a tree and it sat next to ours and was front & center as you entered the lobby of the lodge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out this "choir" that another club did using all natural materials; so cute!

Here's a little ducky sitting in an egg-shell.

This Owl is a real Hoot!

The Open House was complete with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus!