Ed creates valuable table space by bringing the flowers up to a self-made chandelier. Ed attaches three wires to a large grapevine wreath so it can be hung from a ceiling hook. He uses wire to attach a galvanized steel KONFEKTYR ceiling decoration from IKEA to the large wreath, letting it sit about six inches below. Next, he hangs a smaller wreath below, followed by a second, smaller KONFEKTYR ceiling decoration with glass ornaments. ikea.ca

Ed glues pine cones to the large wreath and adds florist tubes (already filled with water) to the small wreath. He then inserts fresh tulips, concealing the tubes with lemon leaf foliage.

Have an empty vase displayed nearby to beautifully display flowers that a guest may bring as a gift.

To save time, order your groceries online and have them delivered. Visit the 2 Magazine aisle at grocerygateway.com where these items have already been selected for you (service available in Greater Toronto area only).

For being so well behaved during the brunch, despite all of the tempting smells wafting by his nose, your dog more than deserves a treat.

IAMS Original Formula Small Biscuits are an excellent reward for good behavior, made with real chicken that guarantees your pooch the vitamins that he needs. The crunchy texture is an added bonus in controlling tartar to promote clean teeth and healthy gums. iams.ca

In those last few minutes before the guests arrive, the Swiffer Duster is perfect for a quick clean up. With its extendable handle, the Swiffer is able to reach the ceiling corners and is gentle enough to dust the wall clocks and pictures. swiffer.ca The selection of clocks displayed on the wall are available at casalife or 416-922-2785

Nothing better illustrates the success of a gathering with good friends than a big clean up at the end of an event. This is where is the cleaning capabilities of MR CLEAN MAGIC ERASER are best proven. By adding only water to the eraser, it’s a breeze to remove all of those scuffmarks from the floor and greasy fingerprints on the kitchen cabinet handles.