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Whether you’re preparing to entertain for the holidays or you just want to add a pop of color to a room, a beautiful centerpiece is a perfect addition to any home, and creating one is a lot easier than you think! Julie Orr is an artist who started the company Art Lessons LA in 2016, which offers private art classes, workshops, and events along with lessons in painting, drawing, mixed media, apparel design, and home decor. In this class, she shares her wisdom and her process for creating a centerpiece that’s easy and fun for the whole family! You’ll learn how to work outdoor elements and repurpose planters into unique designs that fit your aesthetic. To get started, check out Julie’s list of essentials needed for this class. Julie Orr is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in the Boston area and then moved to Ohio where she attended Kenyon College and majored in Studio Art before moving to Los Angeles to work in the arts. She has worked as Set Decorator and Art Director on various major Hollywood productions for networks like MTV, Bravo, ABC, BET, and Warner Brothers. Check out <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/pros/julieorr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julie Orr's page</a> to find out more about the Artist.

Whether you’re preparing to entertain for the holidays or you just want to add a pop of color to a room, a beautiful centerpi…

Making a DIY Table Centerpiece and Setting

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Purchase the Super Value 50 Piece Brush Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™ at Michaels. Great for student and classroom use, this value pack includes paintbrushes in an assortment of shapes, sizes and filament types, as well as palette knives for more textural work.

Artist’s Loft Paint Brushes 50 Piece Set is great for student and classroom use. This value pack includes different brush sizes, shapes, and filament types. 

Artist’s Loft Paint Brushes 50 Piece Set

Michaels Artist's Loft Paint Brushes come in a wide variety of types and sizes that essentially cover any kind of brush for different craft needs.	

Michaels Artist's Loft Paint Brushes are recommended for everyone from budding artists to established crafters to people who are doing one-off projects. Whether you're just starting out as an artist or you're a seasoned professional, this set is a great investment. It's a cost-effective paintbrush set to get a wide range of versatile brushes that will help you create beautiful artwork.	

If you're looking for brushes with real horsehair or you're looking for a more affordable paintbrush for your kids to use, Michaels Artist's Loft Paint Brushes come at all different price points. They're also super versatile - perfect for experimenting with different mediums and painting styles. Plus, the synthetic bristles are easy to clean and maintain. 

This Blick Acrylic Paints set contains 21 ml (0.7 oz) tubes of 12 colors, including one each of Titanium White, Ivory Black, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Orange Hue, Primary Yellow, Dioxazine Purple, Green Light Permanent, Primary Blue, Phthalo Green, and Primary Red.

Blick Acrylic Paints are high-quality paints at an affordable price. This set contains 12 basic primary colors.	

BLICK Art Materials Studio Acrylics 

These acrylic paints are high quality but not exorbitantly expensive. They have a variety of cool colors including metallic, neon as well as basic primary colors.	

These paints are recommended for kids who are really passionate about art or for beginner to intermediate artists.	

Artist Julie Orr has been using these paints for the past 15 years. She says that the pigments are really bright and strong and the tubes last a while meaning they are really good value for the price.	

MÅLA Paintbrush, set of 6. The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through their own imagination – there’s no limit!

The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through their own imagination. 

IKEA MÅLA Paintbrush

MÅLA Paintbrush Set is great little variety packs that are super affordable. They're also pretty high quality for the price.	

Artist Julie Orr buys the MÅLA Paintbrush Set for the young art students that she teaches to get them started but believes the quality is good enough for artists at any age and level.	

Artist Julie Orr bought the MÅLA Paintbrush Set a few years ago and they are still in really good condition.	

In this How-to, Artist Julie Orr shares her tips for picking and using different brushes. Brushes literally come in all shapes and sizes but Julie narrows it down to the basics: small, medium, large, and the techniques that can be applied using the variety of brushes. Learn more by watching her How-To. Julie Orr is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in the Boston area and then moved to Ohio where she attended Kenyon College and majored in Studio Art before moving to Los Angeles to work in the arts. She has worked as Set Decorator and Art Director on various major Hollywood productions for networks like MTV, Bravo, ABC, BET, and Warner Brothers. Check out <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/pros/julieorr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julie Orr's page</a> to find out more about the Artist.

In this How-to, Artist Julie Orr shares her tips for picking and using different brushes. 

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Super Atoms have a comfortable grip and are especially good for cold weather play. Easy to throw for all skill levels, these Micro-Dog friendly fliers are guaranteed to satisfy.

Super Atoms have a comfortable grip and are especially good for cold weather play.

Hero Disc SuperAtom 185 

Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shares her tips for teaching your dog to jump over your leg to catch a frisbee. 

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One of the most important parts of dog training is positive reinforcement through markers. Learn how it works in this How-To by Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. 

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Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shows you how to teach your dog to bring you a Frisbee. 

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The Ruffwear Jet Stream efficiently cools dogs during light and fast, high-intensity adventures through shading and evaporative cooling. In warm climates, dogs typically stay cool by seeking shade in the heat of the day. The light and sleek Jet Stream uses shade-providing spandex over the back, while Ruffwear’s three-layer evaporative cooling chest panel disperses heat from the dog’s core. To activate the Jet Stream, soak in water, wring out, zip on your dog, and go.

The Ruffwear Jet Stream efficiently cools dogs during light and fast, high-intensity adventures through shading and evaporative cooling.

Ruffwear Jet Stream Dog Cooling Vest 

The Ruffwear Cooling Vest is a must-have for active pups on the go. Learn how it works with Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. 

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Dog Trainer Rachel Sample teaches you how to lead your dog to walk in between your legs. Also known as the middle command.  

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Travel together with this super comfortable, modular Travel Carrier. With breathable mesh walls, a dual-use leash/shoulder strap, and an interior cushion that folds out to become a comfortable dog bed, our airline-compliant carrier is the home away from home your dog deserves. Recommended for use with dogs up to 16 lbs (7 kg).

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Wild One Everyday Pet Carrier

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