Craft * Dragon

Chinese Dragon Puppet

On the 23rd of this month comes Chinese New Year and this marks the beginning of the year of the Dragon. So in celebration of this pretty cool mystical animal, why not get your kids together and make a Chinese Dragon Puppet! Makes a fantastic decoration and you have fun doing so too. Hey, I wouldn't be doing this for my animal sign... can't imagine a dog puppet looking like the dragon puppet above!

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DIY * Lanterns

Chinese New Year Lanterns

A very popular decoration during Chinese New Year is the lantern. In fact, right outside my front door are rows of houses decorated with them. All red of course. Anyway, after doing some digging, I found a very easy method on making your very own lantern. Of course the one above is quite colourful, and if you are a traditionalist, then stick to the red, but I do think the different colours will set your house apart from the rest, in a very cool and modern way.

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Design * Buy

Seeing Red!

1. Work Pendant, 2. Harlev Shade, 3. Max Sofa, 4. Hampen Rug, 5. Red Vase, 6. Cushion 'Fans', 7. Longevity Symbol Wall Decal, 8. Anile Tulip Side Chair, 9. Tradig Bowl, 10. Martha Silk Cushion, 11. Potted Pussywillow Plant, 12. Esquire Trunk Baron.