Category Archives: Design Ideas

Tip of the Day: How to extinguish your Candle

Posted on September 9, 2011 by James

Since everyone seems to love candles so much, we are going to add another candle tip. This one is quite simple but will help those that frequently burn candles. When you extinguish a candle, it is usually accompanied by smoke … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Stickum to Hold Your Candle in its Holder

Posted on September 8, 2011 by James

Stickum is a great product that has a number of uses. Did you know that you could use it to secure candle wax to wood, metal, or glass? Place a pea sized piece of stickum on the bottom of the … Continue reading →

Second Santa Ana Christmas Show Designer Added!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by James

We are pleased to announce that Noel Tribbey, AIFD has been added as a designer for the 2011 Santa Ana Christmas Floral Design Show. He and Pearl Barro Navo, AIFD will be our featured designers. Here is Noel’s bio: A … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Extend the Life of your Hydrangeas

Posted on September 7, 2011 by James

Although we do not sell any fresh flowers, our history and much of our product line is based around them. Today’s tip is a care and handling one involving a very popular flower. Hydrangeas are a beautiful and popular flower. … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: The Truth about Dripless Taper Candles

Posted on September 6, 2011 by James

Over the years, I have taken many requests for dripless taper candles. Since, we do not carry any candles specifically labeled as dripless, I decided to inquire about them with our major candle vendors. The answer was surprising. Uniformly, I … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to translate ribbon width numbers into an actual measurement.

Posted on September 2, 2011 by James

If you have ever wandered down our ribbon aisles, you will notice that some of the ribbon does not have an inch description for its width. Instead it has numbers like #3, #5, #9, or #40. This is a carryover … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How many lights should I purchase for my Christmas tree?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by James

First, let me say that there is no exact number for the lights that should go on a Christmas tree. This is due to the variability in how bright someone wants the tree, how closely or far apart they want … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: DIY Halloween Cobwebs

Posted on August 31, 2011 by James

Having worked in Shinoda Design Center warehouses for a quarter century now, I have learned a tip or two. I am not sure of this tip’s origins. I just know that most designers seem to know it and thought I … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Christmas Light Set Rule of Thumb

Posted on August 29, 2011 by James

During the Christmas season, we are frequently asked, “How long is this set of Christmas lights?” If it is a standard strand of Christmas lights like the picture above, take the number of lights and divide by 2. For instance, … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to Maximize the Life of Your Votive Candle

Posted on August 26, 2011 by James

Votive candles usually have a rated life of 10 hours. Yet, oftentimes, they burn for far less. Here are a couple of tips to get the most out of your votive’s life. You must use a votive holder that is … Continue reading →