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Prince Harry and Prince Andrew’s Remembrance Day wreaths removed

<p dir="ltr">Remembrance Day wreaths laid by Prince Harry and his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew have been removed. </p> <p dir="ltr">The wreaths displayed by the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York at the Poppy Factory were “got rid of” while the wreaths laid by senior royals over the years remain. </p> <p dir="ltr">The removal is reportedly another way of “removing” the two from the Royal Family, according to UK media. </p> <p dir="ltr">Prince Harry, who fought in Afghanistan, laid a wreath at the last Remembrance commemoration he took part in, in 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Harry used to have his wreath on display in the centre’s old exhibiting area, but it isn’t any more,” a source said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve got rid of it – and all the duplicates we kept too.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Mirror reports that The Poppy Factory and Buckingham Palace declined to comment about what had happened to Harry’s £1,000 wreath.</p> <p dir="ltr">Wreaths from King Charles, the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Princes William and Edward remain on display. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Royal florists make creating your own Christmas wreath look easy

<p dir="ltr">The Royal Household florists posted an informative video to the official Royal Family Instagram account on Monday, walking you through the steps to create your own elaborate and authentic Christmas wreath, just like the ones on display in royal residences across the UK.</p> <p dir="ltr">The caption provides a brief history of Christmas decorations in the UK, including the fact that Christmas trees were introduced in Britain in the late 1700s by Queen Charlotte, consort of George III.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fortunately, making your own wreath is far simpler than buying and wrangling and decorating an entire Christmas tree. To make a wreath that’s fit for a queen, all you’ll need is: a copper wreath ring, scissors, reel wire, long, thick, green florist wires, moss, foliage (pine, holly, ivy), dried fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, dried pine cones and lotus heads, Christmas ribbon, and string for hanging.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXJntt3NYCc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXJntt3NYCc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The wreath is built around the wreath ring, starting with moss before adding foliage and berries, and finishing up with cinnamon sticks, dried fruit slices, and a red bow.</p> <p dir="ltr">The result is a gorgeous Christmas wreath, although one that feels more appropriate for a white Christmas than the sunny ones we’re used to. What would a Southern Hemisphere Christmas wreath consist of? Mango peels and bindis, perhaps?</p> <p dir="ltr">You can also<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/take-a-sneak-peek-at-the-queen-s-palace-at-christmas-time" target="_blank">take a peek</a><span> </span>at one of the Queen’s royal residences decorated for Christmas. While the queen is not expected to celebrate the holidays at Holyroodhouse, most likely celebrating closer to home on her Sandringham Estate this year, that’s no reason to not deck the halls of the stunning Edinburgh palace.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Urgent safety recall: BIG W reissues warning for dangerous Christmas decoration

<p>BIG W has reissued an urgent recall for one of its Christmas decorations over safety fears.</p> <p>The item, a Christmas wreath candle holder, <span>“could catch fire and remain alight longer than permitted”, the discount retailer confirmed – </span>which could result in “potential burns or fire causing property damage, serious injury or death”.</p> <p>A BIG W spokeswoman told <a href="https://finance.nine.com.au/2018/11/21/16/49/big-w-reissues-recall-for-christmas-wreath-candle-holders-over-fire-fears">9Finance</a> that the reissue of the product recall was not related to a new incident.</p> <p>"I can confirm there have been no reported incidents with this product, however, we have reissued the recall due to the fact that the 2017 Christmas wreath design was not included in the 8 November recall," they told 9Finance.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 381.459px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821887/1-big-w-recall-notice.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c513e48a71f14e2683f2b06208fbf25c" /></p> <p>The discount department store posted the a “<a href="https://www.bigw.com.au/medias/sys_master/root/h5e/hfc/12507381628958.pdf">Product Safety Recall</a>” message on its website on November 8: “BIG W takes product safety seriously and wishes to advise customers of a product recall on the following product: Pink and gold candle holder. Green and silver candle holder.”</p> <p>Now the recall includes four colours: Pink and gold (689023), green and silver (689054), white and green (609304) and red and green (609303).</p> <p><img style="width: 395px; height: 303px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821888/1-big-w-pink-xmas-candle-wreath.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/20a1c2d9eadd494cb56afd84c825d5d4" /></p> <p>The company explained in the original safety notice that the defect could “catch fire and remain alight longer than permitted by the Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011”, which could result in “potential burns or fire causing property damage, serious injury or death”.</p> <p><img style="width: 396px; height: 298px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821889/1-big-w-green-xmas-candle-wreath.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/43371f0df72d4b22b0fe579a1b50721c" /></p> <p>The discount chain has urged customers to take immediate action, stating: “Customers should immediately cease using the candle and return it to any BIG W store for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required.”</p> <p>The original notice ended, “BIG W apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused by this recall.”</p> <p>The Christmas decoration was sold at BIG W in-store and online across Australia from September 21, 2018 to November 7, 2018.</p> <p>If you or someone you know has purchased this Christmas candle wreath from BIG W, please contact 1300 244 999 for further information or visit <a href="http://www.recalls.gov.au">www.recalls.gov.au</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Kmart fans will love this cheap Christmas hack

<p>Christmas is less than a month away now – we can’t believe it, either – and Aussies are already getting into the festive spirit, decorating their homes and blasting those Christmas carols.</p> <p>For many, the defining piece in their collection of yuletide decorations is the classic wreath – but it can be difficult to find the perfect one. So why not make it?</p> <p>That’s exactly what many Kmart shoppers are doing this year, taking to Facebook to share their genius (and very affordable) DIY guide for making an expensive-looking wreath.</p> <p>One mum shared her gorgeous creation, along with step-by-step instructions on how to make your own. All you need is a pool noodle (usually around $3), some duct tape, glue and a couple of boxes of baubles – all which you can grab from Kmart for less than $50 – and a bit of creativity.</p> <p><img width="500" height="1573" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7264997/image__500x1573.jpg" alt="Image_ (44)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Other members of the Kmart Mums Australia Facebook group loved her idea so much, they decided to give it a go for themselves. From Disney-inspired wreaths to pastel, Scandi-style designs, take a look through the gallery above to see some of their incredible creations.</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, have you ever made your own Christmas wreath? Share a picture of it with us in the comments!</p>

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How to make a birdseed wreath

<p>If you want to attract more birds to your garden, this birdseed wreath is a fun project you can make with your grandkids to do just that. It won’t take long for the locals to discover the wreath, and soon you’ll have daily visitors to your garden.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What you’ll need:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 cups of birdseed</li> <li>14g powdered gelatin (packets are usually 10g)</li> <li>30cm Bundt tin (or any ring cake tin)</li> <li>¼ cup water</li> <li>½ cup boiling water</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to do it:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Mix a quarter cup of water with the gelatin in a small bowl and allow to set for one minute. After it has set, pour the boiling water in and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.</li> <li>Pour the gelatin into a large mixing bowl and slowly add the birdseed, mixing as you go. Ensure the seed has been thoroughly coated by the gelatin.</li> <li>Spoon the mixture into your pan, using baking paper to push the seed down into the edges of the pan. </li> <li>Place the pan into the fridge for four hours.</li> <li>At this stage, the seed will be firm but not hard. Turn the wreath out onto a baking tray and leave in a cool location to dry for 24 hours (the fridge is too damp to allow the wreath to dry completely).</li> <li>Tie ribbon or raffia around the wreath and hang it from your favourite tree.</li> </ol> <p><em>Image credit: Virginia Naturals / The Bird Barn</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/04/diy-compost-bin/">Make your own portable compost bin</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/04/how-to-make-play-dough/">Here’s how to make a super simple play dough</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/03/diy-oil-diffuser/">Why buy a scented diffuser when you can make your own?</a></strong></em></span></p>

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How to make your own Christmas wreath

<p>Christmas is almost here and as November draws to the latter half, it is time to start thinking about how you intend to decorate this season. Not only do fresh greenery wreaths look beautiful but also the perfume they provide is a delight for the sense. Pine boughs, ivy, eucalyptus sprays, box hedge stems and ferns are just a few kinds of fresh greenery you can use to make wreaths. It’s really very easy. Here’s a list of what you’ll need and some simple instructions.</p><p>Note: Best to work on a table when preparing your wreath as it’s easier to see where you need to add leaves, flowers, ribbons and so on.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>You will need…</strong></span></p><ul><li>Wire coat hanger</li><li>Floral tape</li><li>Between eight and 10 green branches (redwood, pine, Douglas fir)</li><li>Floral wire (lightweight)</li><li>Pine cones, flowers, ribbons, leaves (or anything else you’d like to use to decorate)</li><li>Hot glue gun</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Instructions…</strong></span></p><p>1. Make a base using two wire coat hangers. Adjust the triangle shapes into circles but keep the hook at the top. Place the two coat hangers on top of each other in opposite directions so that the hooks form a circle at the top – this will form your hook to hang it when you’re done. Cover and secure together with floral tape.</p><p>2. Cut eight to 10 branches of greenery – you’ll want them about 15cm to 20cm long.</p><p>3. Using floral wire, secure the branches to the wreath base. Overlap the stems. Keep adding stems until the wreath base is fully covered.</p><p>4. Randomly secure your decorations of choice around the wreath.&nbsp;You may want to use a hot glue gun for items that are not flowers and leaves. Voila, you’re done. Now all that is left to do is choose where you’re going to hang your beautiful wreath.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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