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Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

6 Top Holiday Trends for 2011

The Holidays are here, and if you want to know the hottest trends for entertaining and decorating for the season we have them for you.  I did my homework and

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Hottest Holiday Decorating Idea 2011 Season Is Alpine Sparkle!

all photo credits – Alexandra Mascali Searching for the hottest look to decorate your home this holiday season? Well, we’ve got not only the look, but we’re sharing our notes

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The Thanksgiving Kids’ Table

photo credit – Alexandra Mascali This Holiday Season remember to address all your guests, even the smallest ones. Some of my warmest childhood memories were created by my mom, grandmother,

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Candy Canes For the Christmas Table!

There aren’t too many things that evoke the image of Christmas more than candy canes.  Here is a round up of some of the Web’s sweetest ideas for putting this

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GOLD is the Hot Look For Christmas 2010!

Go for the GOLD this holiday with Christmas decor on your table, mantle and everywhere you decorate.  We could all use a little glitter in our lives and a tough

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Thanksgiving Harvest Looks For Your Table

From Elizabeth:  Here’s a sneak peek at my Thanksgiving Day preparations – hosting my beautiful family of 20 and thrilled that I’ll have 4 very special guests who will be

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3 HOT Ideas for the 4th of July!

Here are 3 of my favorite decorating ideas from the fabulous 15 you can find at GoodHousekeeping.com this month!  Party like a patriot and get the red, white and blue

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Easter At The Kids’ Table

Image and Craft Directions From the Good Housekeeping Website I love this Easter table idea from Good Housekeeping, it makes great fun for the kids’ table! Plus this one is

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Quick Tip for Decorating An Easter Buffet Table

This goes out to my sister Donna’s friend Dina from Cedar Grove, NJ. Like many families, Dina hosts a crowd for the Holidays. Sit down dinners are not possible, but

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Turn Your Easter Table Turquoise

Global color authority Pantone has declared 2010 as the year of turquoise, referencing its color no. 15-5519. This green shade of turquoise combines “the serene aspects of blue” with “the

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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Last year I tried naturally dying my Easter Eggs with the skins of red onions, hoping to get purple eggs. Instead they came out looking like Chocolate. I actually liked

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Christmas Flair for your Dining Chair!

Chair decor is a simple way to add a special touch to your holiday table.  Decorate your dining chairs with ribbons, bows, bells, greens and evan a pillowcase can double

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Christmas Table for the Kids

Planning on a kid’s table this year? If so, make it the destination of choice for the little ones at your Christmas celebration. When setting a children-only table, use bright

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I’m dreaming of a White Christmas Table

Going all white can really make a big impression.  It’s a simple but very elegant way to dress the holiday table and puts the focus on your feast!  It’s also

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Setting The Hanukkah Table

I love this simple and special way to set the table for each or one special night of Hanukkah. All you need are the items below and a sharp scissors

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DIY Decorating for Christmas for Small Spaces!

For those of you that are tight on space, think out of the box with your holiday decor and look up!  If the tree is taking up all the space

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Christmas’ Hot Look is Cool Blue!

I wanted to share some inspiration with you for decorating this holiday. If you are not in the mood for Red and Green, try Retro Blue and Cherry Red. There

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Thanksgiving Table Au Natural

When you set the Thanksgiving table this year, let Mother Nature help. The inspirations above are from  Sunset and Martha Stewart . Fruit, leaves, herbs and even a Gum Tree Spur

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Pumpkin Palooza

Prettying those naked pumpkins at your front door is quick, simple and truly fun.   The following are notes from Elizabeth, who completed this project, with her daughter, in less

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Ideas for the Christmas Table

To create a new look for your Holiday table you don’t need to spend a lot, just a few new items will serve you, while you are serving guests this

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