After putting away all the Christmas decorations,
the dining room was looking a little blah.
At the same time, I had a bag of tangerines that I bought by mistake. I didn't know they had seeds, and no one was eating them. So, I checked out Pinterest and saw all these photos of dried oranges. I decided to give it a try.
Slice oranges (or tangerines!) into thin slices and bake at 200 degrees for 4 or 5 hours. I turned them about every hour. Then, I let them dry on the counter for a day. I got some strong string and threaded them to make garlands.
I added the garlands to my windows.
I added a few pinecones on some garlads and some wooden beads to others.
I think it adds a nice natural touch to the corner cabinet.
There are a lot of possibilities for decorating with these.
I need some "nature" this time of year.
If you are looking for something colorful, but inexpensive to do, this might be it!
Don't you love Pinterest?
xoxo, Jean
Linking up with cozy little house,
Great idea and looks so fresh and cheerful! : )
ReplyDeleteThose are really lovely. And I bet it smelled wonderful while they were drying. I need to try this.
ReplyDeleteLove your pinterest copy. Would you like to be featured on my Pinterest Fab or Flop series? Would love to have you!
ReplyDeleteNice use of the oranges (or tangerines)!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Pam
Bet they smell great as well as look wonderful...blessings
ReplyDeleteI love your idea. I am sitting here looking at a bowl full of shrinking tangerines right now. I think I am going to make a garland to hang on my Christmas tree that will be up for a few more days. I may just add some berries to the strand and hang it outside for the birds to enjoy.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!!! am loving the little stool and hi chair in the corner :) happy new year!
ReplyDeleteLove the orange color....your corner cabinet really pops with the addition of it. Great idea for shrinking tangerines...LOL...I only laugh because I have a bowl myself. I guess I better get busy and start cutting them into slices. Thanks for the idea. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteCute idea, and I bet it smells yummy!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea... love your decorations with the oranges.
ReplyDeleteI also pinned the directions for the oranges and have it on my must try list. Yours came out great! Found you on Knick of Time. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Beautiful touches .. Love it and the blog .. Hope that your new year is full of blessings ............
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Looks very nice in your home! Best wishes in 2013!
ReplyDeleteYour dried oranges add the perfect pop of color for the gray winter days ahead!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your dried oranges, it definitely adds color and scent.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a healthy, safe new year.
Hugs Rosemary...
I am in love with your green corner cabinet and its contents! Big smile over here :) Also, the oranges are a fun idea. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSusie
Your oranges add such a nice country touch to your decor.
ReplyDeleteDo they have any smell?