Add sparkle to your New Year’s Eve party with a floral centerpiece that has a touch of gold… and glam. Carol Gibbs, Colonial Williamsburg’s senior visual merchandiser, advises to start with classic ivory roses.
Making Merry, Then and Now: 5 Ways Colonial Christmases Were Different From Ours
Williamsburg is a magical place to spend the holiday season. The town is awash in tradition, but not all of it is strictly 18th-century. Here are five ways that a colonial Christmas season was really different from our modern festivities.
How? Glad you asked….
How Sweet It Is: Create a DIY Holiday Centerpiece In Three Short Steps
Don’t overthink it. Like the Nike commercial says,”Just do it.” That’s the advice Carol Gibbs gave us when she met us at WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations for a one-on-one lesson in how to make a holiday centerpiece in three easy steps. …
Guest Blog: A Colonial WILLIAMSBURG Style for Every Season
Why pack and unpack boxes of seasonal décor when a simple solution will work all year long? In this photo series, we’ll show you how to take an iconic WILLIAMSBURG product—our glass hurricane shade—and style it for each season by simply changing the objects surrounding your display….
Bring History Home with These New 18th-century Inspired Wallpaper Designs!
Are you ready for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Colonial Williamsburg’s world-class design archives? We are going to take you inside the hallowed spaces where you can look but can’t touch (at least not without gloves!). So turn off your camera flash, leave your bags at the door, and join us for this rare and exclusive opportunity….
VIDEO: DIY Spring Wreaths to Last a Lifetime
For Christmas, we showed you how to create your very own 18th-century decorations for your home. Now that spring has finally sprung, we’re here to show you two more wreaths to celebrate the season.
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18th Century Meets Garden Style: Three Stunning Blue & White Tablescapes
When a gardening guru like James Farmer kicks off a how-to session by declaring “We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to flowers,” you know you’re in for an extravagant display. We were thrilled by the beauty of his floral arrangements and the synergy of his “Porch Living” designs combined with our WILLIAMSBURG “Trend Meets Tradition” products. We hope these videos inspire you to create your own tablescapes!
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Taliaferro-Cole Takes Your Door Prize
After the official judging of holiday decorations in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, we gathered the winners together on a ballot and asked you to pick one favorite.And you picked the simple swag at the Taliaferro-Cole House. The combination of natural materials includes fruit — green apples and a red pomegranate — nestled in a bid of magnolia leaves, spruce and wisps of wheat.
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Exclusive Look at Christmas in the Colonial Nursery
If after watching our DIY post on how to make apple fans and centerpieces, you’re still a little intimidated, no worries. There is an array of fresh wreaths, centerpieces, and candle toppers for sale in the Colonial Nursery. And as a loyal reader of “Making History,” we’re sharing an exclusive look at some of those available for purchase and/or inspiration! …
DIY Colonial Christmas Decorations
Looking to give your home some holiday cheer with a colonial twist this year? Come along as we show you how to create beautiful 18th-century pieces using fresh greenery and vibrantly colored apples….