Christmas Crafts!

Thanks to everyone that joined us for our Friends and Family Holiday Sale. We truly had a great time! If you missed it...no worries! Our Christmas decor is now marked down 30% and ALL accessories are marked down 20% until the first of the year! Make sure to LIKE our Facebook page and join our fans in some fun! We also share all the latest sales info there! We hope to see you here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture and Decor of Jacksonville soon!




~Paper-Doily Wreath~

A delicate-looking wreath that creates the magical effect of candles flickering in the snow is easy to make and surprisingly sturdy. Wreath frames are strung with twinkling lights that are nestled in frothy, doilylike paper bouquet holders known as "Biedermeiermanschetten."

~Step One~
Working on a covered surface, lay a 24-inch wreath form inside a 30-inch one. Attach them with 24-gauge wire at 6 to 8 evenly spaced points.

~Step 2~
In a ventilated area, coat combined wreath form with white spray paint. Let dry.

~Tools and Materials~

24-inch wreath form, from mainewreathco.com
30-inch wreath form, from mainewreathco.com
24-gauge wire
White spray paint
20-foot strand of white holiday lights
Scissors
Paper bouquet holders (we used ten 8.8-inch ones, twenty 6.4-inch ones, twenty 4.8-inch ones, and fifty 3.2-inch ones), from germanplaza.com

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**Decorating your Christmas Tree!!**

It's time to decorate for Christmas!!

It's a busy time of year here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture & Decor of Jacksonville!! And, one of our favorite times!!

• Christmas is now 20% off!
• Floor Sample Sale! Fall Decor is 75% off!
• Free Box Spring with a purchase of your Jamison Mattress
• Bassett Sleeper Sofa On Sale & more...

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If you've ever been to the store you know we LOVE Christmas trees. Here at Woodchuck's Furniture we like to think of a Christmas Tree as a blank canvas.

Our friend Heather shared a few of her tips for decorating your tree!

First, decide if you will use a real or artificial tree. Both can be beautiful. It's really just a matter of personal preference. Your next decision is where to place your tree. Traditionally, most families place their trees in front of a large window. But, if you have small children or pets (cats in particular) you may want to consider placing it in a room that can be closed off.

Now it's time for lights. The big questions...How many lights do I need? A good rule is 100 lights per ft. If you have a 6ft tree you will need 600 lights. Don't forget to plug them in first to make sure they all work. If you've done it, you'll agree, there's nothing worse than getting the entire tree up... and the middle section, lights not working.

If all of this sounds too challenging (it does to me.lol) You can now buy a lovely pre-lit tree!! Seriously, now, the real fun begins...decorating!! The possibilities are endless! A personal preference may be to start with ribbon (or garland). You can wrap the ribbon around the tree; you can run ribbon down the tree, or even better...both!

Then proceed with filler ornaments. These are just large ornaments which are like the "background" of the tree. We recommend picking two or three colors for your "filler" ornaments. They can be a variety of shapes and textures. Then add some fun accessories. From artificial flowers to small framed pictures to any thing sparkly!

If you have family ornaments... add those last. That's kind of like icing on the cake. Oh yeah, you can't forget the tree topper!! Most families prefer the classic star or angel. But, I say anything goes. If you're a gator fan, you'll love this topper. Our friend, Heather, has a University of Florida tree... She used a gator head as the top of her tree. If you're a gator, you'll love her tree topper. "Yep, a gator head...chomp chomp!!"

So, have fun and get creative! Happy Holidays!!

We'd love you to share your favorite Christmas Tree decorating tip! :)

Decorating with Dogs

1. Bare floors, without carpet or throw rugs, can give a nice open airy feeling to a room.

2. Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows break up glare and soften the light in a room.

3. Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to a room and pull the eye up. Cats love to inhabit the upper crates, leaving the lower ones for the dogs.

4. Old towels and blankets thrown casually on upholstered furniture can add a wonderful homey, country-quilt look to an otherwise bland room.

5. Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost velvety when lightly textured with pet hair.

6. Kennels placed end to end and topped with plate glass can create an unusual coffee table, one your friends will really remember.

7. Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can add color and texture, much as throw pillows do.

8. Shredded or chewed books and magazines send a message to guests that they are free to relax and feel at home.

9. Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be slip covered to match any room decor.

10. There is absolutely nothing that makes a guest feel as welcome as a friendly dog hopping in his lap as soon as he sits down.

"Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms"

-George Elliot

If you are a pet lover like myself you are really going to enjoy the new "Cat and Dog" Christmas tree. Join us for Our Third Annual Holiday Decorating Workshop on September 8th. And, learn how to create a tree like this in your own home. Or just stop by. We'd love to see you! Go ahead click on this link here --> Making Memories Event for more information.

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