http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog Where the Spirit of Christmas Lasts the Whole Year Through Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:31:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dare to compare ?     Traditional Wreaths       Maine Made Christmas LL Bean Maine Made Christmas   Traditional Wreath Traditional Wreath Balsam Christmas Wr.         Greens Balsam Fir Balsam Fir Balsam Fir         Base Wreath Double Sided Single sided Single sided   Boughs on both sides Frame shows in back Frame shows in back   frame             Sizes(aprox) 2 (24" OD and 30" OD) 2 (24" OD and 30" OD) One (22" OD)         Bow Color Choice of Four Red Red         Hanger Sold Separately Attached Sold Separately   4 colors to chose ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2011/10/dare-to-compare-traditional-wreaths/ Dare to compare ?         Traditional Centerpieces           Maine Made Christmas   LL Bean   Maine Made Christmas   Traditional Centerpiece   Traditional Centerpiece   Home for the Holidays           Centerpiece             Greens Balsam Fir   Balsam Fir   Balsam Fir, White Pine           and Cedar             Candles Red tapers   Red tapers   Red Pillar   two 8" and one 10"   two 8" and one 10"   3" x 6"             Sizes(aprox) 20"L x 12"W   20"L x 12"W   24"L x 20"W             Bow Color Red   Red   Red and Gold             Gift Card On outside of box,    Inside box   On outside of ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2011/10/dare-to-compare-traditional-centerpieces/ Single sided Christmas wreaths vs Double sided Christmas wreaths. Until a few years ago, when someone spoke of Christmas wreaths, they were thinking of a wreath with boughs on both sides of some type of frame. This double sided wreath usually had an outside diameter of 22-24 inches. This is an ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2011/09/the-great-christmas-wreath-debate/ Christmas Table Centerpieces Christmas table centerpieces generally serve one purpose, and that is to set the tone and décor for an upcoming holiday event. When considering what kind of centerpiece should be the focus of your Christmas gathering, you should first consider the type of occasion that will be had. It’s ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2010/11/christmas-table-centerpieces-styles-for-every-occasion/ Christmas Table Centerpieces   Bringing evergreen boughs into the home during the holidays is a century’s old tradition.  The boughs represent many things in both religious and pagan beliefs.  The most common of which is the endurance of the evergreen through out the winter months offering the hope and joy of the ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2010/11/christmas-table-centerpieces/ Do you ever wonder where the tradition of Christmas Wreaths comes from? The roots of this tradition can be traced back to the ancient Greeks when wreaths made of laurel were placed on the heads of victorious athletes in the original Olympic Games.  Christmas Wreaths were also used by the ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2010/11/origin-of-christmas-wreaths/ Christmas Corporate Gifts Balsam Fir decorations make excellent gifts for clients of any business. They are fresh, fragrant and beautiful and last throughout the holiday season. It’s an elegant way to say thank you to any customer or client and a festive “Merry Christmas” as well. Christmas wreaths make wonderful Christmas Corporate ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2010/11/christmas-corporate-gifts/ Ideas for Christmas Centerpieces               Ideas for Christmas Centerpieces come from a variety of different sources. Tradition, (Traditional Balsam Centerpiece)         holiday favorites (Ribbon Candy Centerpiece) locations (State of Maine Centerpiece) local industries (Blueberry Centerpiece and Lobster Trap Centerpiece) or just the majesty of  the season (Home for the Holiday Centerpiece and the ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2010/11/christmas-centerpiece-ideas/ A Christmas wreath from Maine has become a holiday tradition for many families across America. Corporations, internet shoppers, early birds, last minute shoppers and just about anyone can take advantage of what a great gift idea a Christmas wreath or centerpiece is. A Christmas wreath is a decoration that appeals ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2009/10/why-we-use-balsam-fir/ What is a Balsam Buddy? A Balsam Buddy is a wreath hanger. Our unique hanger transforms a wreath into a whimsical, seasonal character. The hanger does it all. There is a hook for the wreath. The face and sign attach by sliding screws (already in place) into keyhole cutouts. The whole character ... http://www.mainemadechristmas.com/blog/2009/10/what-is-a-balsam-buddy/