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.
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. …
Learn More About the Healing Powers of Herbs in Our Colonial Garden!
If you’re planning a visit this summer, you may want to add a new program to your itinerary. It’s a one-hour session inside the Colonial Nursery and Garden where you’ll learn about everything from which plants act as bug repellants to which can help those bug bites once you get them!
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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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Our “Rare” Colonial Chicks Reporting For Easter Duty!
Why serve traditional deviled eggs at your Easter brunch when you can step up your game and impress your friends and family with these adorable colonial chicks and their 18th-century accessories?
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DIY Colonial Ladies Mitts
In the 18th century, women wore mitts with open fingers to allow them to utilize their hands. In the 21st century, the need to use our hands hasn’t changed. But the “work” we need to complete has—all thanks to the digital age and touch screens. What if you could have the best of both worlds?…
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….
DIY Kids Colonial Halloween Costumes
Are you searching for a kids costume idea for Halloween? You’re in luck! Get ready for a simple and adorable DIY costume, perfect for a last-minute project. Here’s how to make your very own 18th-century hat for the boys and a cap and apron for the girls—a “casual” look straight from 1776….