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Easy Fall Decorating Ideas

We have done the baby food jar thing in Kid’s Crafts before (see related article listed below), but we can use them in Home and Garden too. These little jars are just too handy for seasonal and holiday decorating projects. They are just right for a few of the fall decorating ideas that I would like to share. First, make sure baby food jars are clean and dry. Then, pick an idea from below and get started: Candleholders Put a medium sized taper candle into a baby food jar. Hold it in place so it’s standing up straight, or get … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Ideas From Elton John

Did you know that Sir Elton John loves candles? Who knew? Apparently, Bath & Body Works because the popular store is latching on to John’s star power and his passion for candles just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. The company unveiled “The Elton John Fireside Home Fragrance Collection,” yesterday. It features scented candles, scented stones and home fragrance oils. The items range in price from $7.50 to $16.50. The company says it expects to expand the collection to include soaps and other categories in the near future. Company officials say the line is inspired by John’s country estate … Continue reading →

Candles In Your Home

Candles have been setting moods in the home of mankind for many centuries and almost every culture in every part of the world has used and enjoyed them. Candles signify many things to many people, all of which are warm and inviting. Whether they light the way to spiritual brightness or enhance the intimacy of a quiet dinner, candles are as much a part of our present lives as our historical past. To create a warm glow in any room, simply place candles all around it, encasing them in something safe, like glass globes or stemmed glasses. Be careful not … Continue reading →

A More Romantic Master Bedroom

Is your master bedroom the last space in the home that gets attention? Every couple needs a comfortable retreat. Adding some romance is a bonus, and softness, luxury, and comfort are the keys to creating a more sensual, more romantic space. Begin with Bedding Start with luxurious sheets and then add other rich fabrics to the bed. Select a beautiful duvet, quilt, or comforter that is the epitome of softness, or purchase some lush fabric and make your own. Add lavish accent pillows and plenty of them. Also, add additional bed pillows and cover them with rich looking shams. Go … Continue reading →

Scents For Your Home For Only Cents

We all love walking into a room or home that smells wonderful. It’s a tactic that those selling their homes use. But you want to avoid harsh scents that can be overwhelming. These are frugal ways to use scents in your home for only cents. Dollar Store Shop at the dollar store. Even discount chains and pharmacy chains have sections of candles and other scent related items. Typically the cost for a scented candle will fall at about $1.00. Some places will have larger candles for 2/$5.00. The candles will last for several burns, and when they aren’t burning, they … Continue reading →

Baby Food Jar Ideas

You can do so many things with baby food jars. They are really handy for storing small stuff and they also make cute craft projects. The simplest idea is using them as candleholders. Decorate them as desired and place a tea candle inside. Older children can make their own candles. Collect remnants of old candles from around he house and melt them in an old pot over low heat, with adult supervision. Have an adult pour the wax into baby food jars. Pour one color wax into a jar, allow to set, and then add another color. The second layer … Continue reading →

Firecracker Crafts

Your kids can make these firecracker crafts just for fun or use them to decorate for Fourth of July. Some of the items you need are things you probably already have around the house. Items Needed: Cardboard toilet paper or paper towel rolls Paint or glitter and glue Red votive candles (do not light) Pipe cleaners or white cocktail straws Small stars or star stickers Curling ribbon Streamers Directions: If you want to make a centerpiece, you’ll want different sizes and styles of firecrackers. Start by making a couple small ones that look like they have not been lit. Take … Continue reading →

Simple Art and Accessory Ideas

Here’s a great way to get more bang for your buck with artwork. Take a large print or poster, something high style and saturated with rich color, and cut it into four equal sections. Mount each piece in a cool picture frame and hang them close together so the image can still be discerned. This idea will work with nearly any style of artwork. Just be sure to choose frames that complement the art. You can also try cutting the print or poster into different sized pieces. Make one large and make several small sections, or go with small, medium, … Continue reading →

My Favorite Home Accessories

Accessorizing is such fun whether it means finding the perfect accessories for a great outfit or for your home. I love accessories and here are some of my favorites: Wineglasses I collect wine glasses and have done so for quite a while. I love them. It doesn’t matter if they are for red wine, white wine, or champagne, I think they’re beautiful. I have a gorgeous set of crystal champagne glasses, some antique glasses, and even inexpensive ones that I happened to find interesting or attractive. I even have a few that don’t match. Either one was broken at some … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas and Happy Decorating

Since Christmas will be here in just a few days, I thought I’d include a few last minute decorating ideas. These are handy for people who don’t have much time for decorating or who will be traveling during the holidays but would still like to add some festive touches to their homes. Spruce up your dining table, sideboard, and even your coffee table with these simple centerpieces. These projects are fun to make, using candles and a few extra touches. They are also quick and easy to disassemble and to put away. Candle Collection Place an assortment of white candles … Continue reading →