Decorating
We don't decorate our home with store bought items in our everyday life. We use only stones, sand (in a glass jar), shells from Danish beaches and fruits and vegetables that we eat. But recently we decided to decorate our home for a couple of days. My stepchild turned 5, and we were hosting part of her birthday party. I was inspired by gardens and flowers. I (re)used paper vifte, paper serpentines, discounted flowers from a supermarket (and a few flowers from the orchid that lives with us) that I put on many upcycled glass jars around our home. We also used similar jars for drinks. I made a garland from a cotton thread, pieces of ribbon and flowers. We used a Danish flag that was also used when my partner was a child, and a wooden figure that was inherited. I would have preferred to use flowers from nature, but there were none nearby. I made a small K (the first letter of my stepchild's name) with used gift wrapping paper and tape. I also used tiny jars for sweets.
I will not throw anything away after the party because all of these decorations can be reused.
Part of K's birthday party will take place at my partner's father's and stepmother's home. As a thank you gift, I got three jars of jam for them. I put these jars in a cotton bag that I hope they will reuse at home or to give a gift to someone else.