Need a quick decorating idea for your home? Or a hostess gift in a hurry? Here’s an easy one that costs about $3.50 and will add color to any decor–not to mention inexpensive comfort and joy!

All you need is a small poinsettia. You can pick one up for about $3.50 at the grocery store. But, you’ll need to spruce up the humble flower a bit. Here’s how:

Purchase a 4″ poinsettia from the store.

Find a small pot or planter you already have. Use extra greenery sprigs from your yard (or buy a bundle in the floral department at the store) for filler.

Simply place the poinsettia in your decorative pot, and fill in with extra greenery. (Spill a bit of greenery out of the pot to add more dimension.)

Add a little holiday flair anywhere!

I LOVE using blue and white ceramic containers any time of year.

Nothing speaks “holiday” more than the eye-catching color of a beautiful poinsettia.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Sharon

P.S. The “Grumpy Gardener” from Southern Living Magazine says: Be sure to take the foil off your store-bought poinsettia and DON’T OVERWATER. (Only water when soil is dry to touch.)