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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Nov 21, 2019
Petals & Potpourri's Secret Recipe to Christmas Tree Decorating
Decorating Christmas trees is one of our very favorite things. There are so many styles of tree decorating. The options are endless and sometimes it can be overwhelming. So we are going to walk you through the steps to create a beautiful designer Christmas tree using five key ingredients. This is the process we use for almost every theme so you can adapt it to your style. You can make it whimsical or elegant, but the same rules generally apply to any style. First things fir
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Oct 29, 2019
40 Years of Magic
The magic of Christmas has returned to Petals & Potpourri as we officially begin our 40th season! Our team has been working so hard to surprise and inspire you at every turn! We can't wait for everyone to see the fabulous new looks we have in store for our 2019 Christmas Open House, November 7th-9th! Just like the elves are busy making toys all year long, we are busy planning, buying at Market, and setting up the shop for a new season. Each year is a chance for new themes, n
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Amber Hinton
- Sep 19, 2019
Decorating With Things You Love
It is almost that glorious time of year! Fall! I love the colors and textures of this season even though I am never ready for the cooler temperatures. This week we focused on bringing fall into the living room by dressing up the mantle and window seats. I wanted to use colors that blend well with our existing furniture and decor. To be honest, as much as I love to change the look of our home for each season, we don't have a ton of space to store things that we only use a few
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Amber Hinton
- Aug 10, 2019
Late Summer Sunroom Refresh
Our sunroom really makes me feel like I am outside. I love spending quiet time in the room reading or chatting and I am constantly redecorating it. I love breathing new life into a room. It makes me feel good and my family enjoys it too! The sun has changed and there is a coolness to the night air, but our flowers are still in full bloom, so for now, I'm refreshing this room for late summer! Sincerely, Amber #makeover #Florals #Decorating #Decor #Candles #Plants #Summer
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- May 22, 2019
Lighting Up Our Lives
We hope you are doing well and enjoying this beautiful month of May! Summer is quickly approaching, the days are getting longer, and the temperature is gradually turning warmer! Flowers are in bloom and we are spending every spare minute outside in the garden, planting, and finishing some landscaping projects! This time of year reaffirms our deep appreciation for light! It's easy to see why light, both natural and artificial, are so important to us all.
In nature, we deli
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Apr 18, 2019
Queen Bee Bathroom Makeover
Whew! We have finally (mostly) finished our master bathroom makeover! It seems like forever since we started this project. We have a few other little things to do in here but for the most part, it is finished. We are super excited to share some pictures with you since literally everything used to decorate it is from Petals & Potpourri! First things first, wall color. Deciding the paint color was surprisingly easy. I always envisioned yellow in this bathroom. The color
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Mar 25, 2019
Spring Break at the Lake
As I contemplate spring and new beginnings, like many of you, I am so ready to spring forward. You know what I mean, I love that smell of warmer weather and the feeling in the air that we all experience. The energy shifts towards excitement and expectation that things are about to change. Well, I'm ready for that.
After all the fun and craziness of our Spring Open House, we decided that Spring Break was the perfect opportunity to take a drive down to Table Rock Lake. We p
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Jan 22, 2019
Sweet Gestures for Valentine's Day
Valentine gifts, whether big or small, should be a sweet gesture that shows your loved ones just how much they mean to you. We pulled together a few gift ideas to make finding the perfect gift easy as pie.
Sid Dickens Memory Blocks - Handmade, hand-painted in Canada since 1994, Memory Blocks are original, timeless plaques designed to mark a time, event, or occasion. Each block has a special description written by the artist on the back, making them a perfect gift for Vale
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Jan 16, 2019
Spread a Little Love in Your Home
Increasing the overall illumination makes up for those lost daylight hours and bare feeling when the Christmas decorations come down. Brightening up dark corners and nooks is a sure way to chase gloom away.
On our mantle, we left out our white snowy trees and then just added a few Valentine's items here and there. We use white lights to add a touch of whimsy to our home and warm the heart as we push through the dark days of winter. We then added a couple icy berry garlan
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Mike & Amber Hinton
- Dec 10, 2018
Our Christmas Gift Guide 2018
Happy Holidays! Only a few days until Christmas so today we are sharing our Christmas Gift Guide for gift giving ideas! Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, or a special gifts for family, Secret Santa, clients, friends, teachers, employees, etc. get the list crossed off and wrapped up with unique, quality items from Petals & Potpourri. For the Collector Handmade, unique, sentimental- Sid Dickens Memory Blocks are the perfect gift! Memory Blocks have been hand-crafte
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Nov 15, 2018
Filled with Christmas Spirit!
This is a time of year and a season that we enjoy and look forward to all year. We cherish Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For us, it's more about the whole season together and what it represents--thankfulness, gratitude, and love!
Making the shop feel magical during this special time of year brings us so much joy. We listen to Christmas carols, drink loads of coffee, and set the mood by filling the shop with our favorite Christmas fragrances. After about 1,000 t
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Oct 17, 2018
Our Story - Celebrating 40 Years!
Petals & Potpourri is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in Blue Springs on October 25th! First of all, we would like to thank EVERYONE who has been a part of this journey and made the last 40 years in business a success--loyal and new customers, dedicated family, and our talented and creative staff! We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve you and be a part of your lives over the years!
Mother, Linda Hinton, founder and creator of Petals & Potpourri, had a desire to
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Sep 28, 2018
Fall On The Mantle
Happy fall to ya! We are so excited and thrilled to see some subtle signs of approaching autumn! Regardless of how much we LOVE summer and wish it could stay little longer, fall is definitely throwing some hints our way and we are ready for it. We can feel a chill in the air when we wake up in the morning, leaves are starting to turn red, and the days are quickly getting shorter. We decided to start fall decorating with the mantel. We like to draw our fall inspiration from al
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Sep 7, 2018
Decorating Shelves
We finished decoration another shelf recently. If you struggle with decorating shelves, try starting in the middle and working your way out. I started with the pottery and sticks in the middle corner of the shelf. I have always loved the artwork with the little bird perched on the stick. Once I figured out where to put that piece, I just filled in around it. The metal candlesticks are also great for elevating and making different heights. Sincerely,
Mike and Amber #Decorat
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Amber Hinton
- Aug 23, 2018
Displaying Treasured Mementos
One thing we really enjoy about our new home is decorating every inch of it. A few weeks ago, a thought sparked an idea that turned into a fun and surprisingly easy project.
As we go through life, we acquire items that color our lives with their stories and wonderful memories. We avoid hiding these mementos away in boxes and cupboards at all cost. Lack of exposure to these treasured items is a tragedy! We wanted to design a shelf to add richness and character and more s
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- May 17, 2018
Freshen Up Your Outdoor Space
It's almost June and summer weather is officially here! The weather is heating up and we all want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine more than ever! Our back patio is one of my favorite places to sit, relax, and entertain. If you are looking for something new to freshen up the look of your outdoor space, we have a fun selection of unique outdoor decor to suit your taste. Creating a functional and livable outdoor space is not really that different from crea
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Mar 20, 2018
Our Festive Easter Table Inspiration
Around Easter, flowers start to bloom and the weather gets warmer. We're surrounded by color, sunshine, family, and friends. We have colorful, fun Spring decor in the shops right now and it has made us really excited to decorate our home for Easter. If you're entertaining this Easter and want to dress up your home, there are many ways to impress your guests. We want to share with you what we have done so far in our home for an Easter dining table centerpiece.
The dinin
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Feb 22, 2018
"Pitcher" Perfect for Spring
Nothing says spring like a colorful bouquet of flowers in a pitcher! Simply adding tulips to a pitcher is one of my favorite spring arrangements for our coffee table. If you already have one, you can add a lively touch to your interior by turning it into a wonderful vase. We have many shapes and sizes to choose from if you are looking for something new. This chipped enamel pitcher brings a fresh outdoor feeling to a cozy interior. A tin metal vintage pitcher adds a touch o
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Mike and Amber Hinton
- Jan 11, 2018
New Year, New Home
Happy New Year from our house to yours! We hope you had a joyful and pleasant holiday season. We can not thank you enough for letting us be part of your lives in 2017 and we look forward to working with you in 2018! We had a blast assisting our customers decorate for the holidays and also met so many really cool people! So here's to another great year!
It took a while, but we finally found our dream home in a country setting just north of Blue Springs. We moved in the
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