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3 Natural Autumn Centerpieces

Want to create beautiful Autumn centerpieces for your home using natural materials? Here are three different ideas you can use. Help me pick the one that will grace my table. I have to admit that I was really inspired by Sherry’s post, Fall Decorating: Outdoor Décor. In the last section on Autumn accessories, she talks about using natural materials to create outdoor decorations. That got me thinking about decorating indoors. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about centerpieces, lately. We’ll probably host Thanksgiving this year, so I want to make sure that our table looks beautiful. Yes, Thanksgiving is a bit of … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Centerpieces

Do you like centerpieces? I hope you’ll like these Independence Day ideas: Light up the Night Or, light up the day with red, white, and blue candles. Create a design, using one large blue candle and surrounding it with smaller red and white candles, or line up one red, one white, and one blue. If you prefer something less symetrical, simply add a mixture of candles in different sizes and shapes in red, white, and blue, and carefully fill the spaces between the bases of the candles with curling ribbon in patriotic colors (making sure none of the ribbon reaches … Continue reading →

Terrific Frugal Centerpieces for Autumn

I preach so often the whole trash to treasure concept, but it’s important to remember also to use what you already have around your house for decorating in a more frugal fashion. Autumn is my favorite time of year so I enjoy decorating my house to reflect that. The best part is that it can last for up to three months before I have to take any of it down. I have provided a few cute and classy ideas for autumn themed centerpieces for your dining room table, or even on a mantle or side table. Try these around the … Continue reading →

Use Your Hands, It’s Cheaper – Halloween Decorations

Use your hands, it’s cheaper! In other words, creating your own decorations for Halloween is much more cost effective than purchasing store bought items. Not to mention it gives you freedom and creativity to make the items the way you want them. Halloween decorations can be fun to make and low cost and the memories associated with the time you spent creating them will return year after year, as you put these decorations out! Get the kids involved and make a day of crafting! It’s fun and keeps bored children occupied. Here are a couple of ideas: Large hanging ghosts … Continue reading →

Set a Festive Table for Fourth of July

Do you like to decorate for every holiday? Many people like to set a festive table even if they don’t necessarily go all out on other decorations. You can certainly purchase decorations and party ware for nearly any occasion, but you can also create an attractive table without overspending. Instead of choosing specialty plates and other tableware with holiday designs or motifs, consider choosing less costly solid colored options instead, in the colors you need for the occasion. For Fourth of July, you can use everyday napkins in white instead of the more expensive party napkins. Choose red or blue … Continue reading →

Star Shaped Centerpiece

For your picnic table, dining table, or to jazz up the coffee table, help your kids make these fun star shaped centerpieces. They are quick and easy to make and will add a festive flair to your Independence Day celebrations. Items Needed: Cardboard or poster board Scissors Glue Glitter (red, white or silver, and blue) Curling Ribbon Paper Pencil or marker Directions: 1) Draw or print star patterns in different sizes. You will need at least three of the same size for each project. 2) Trace star patterns onto cardboard or poster board. Cut them out. 3) Spread some glue … Continue reading →

Make and Sell Wedding Favors

Today, many brides and grooms are responsible for paying for their own weddings, which means many weddings require strict budgets. You can capitalize on this trend by making and selling lovely, affordable wedding favors. Since most items that feature words like “wedding” or “bridal” on the label tend to cost more than similar items, wedding favors are far less costly when someone takes the time to make them. The only problem is that brides and bridesmaids may already be pressed for time planning other details of the big day. This is where you come in. You can create wedding favors … Continue reading →

Simple Ways to Decorate for Easter

Do you decorate for Easter? Some do, some don’t, but here are a few easy ways to inject some spring color and bring in some fun items, even if you don’t go all out when it comes to decorating for holidays besides Christmas. Easter Baskets Most homes have at least a basket or two lying around somewhere. If so, grab one, and if not, pick one up at a discount or dollar store. You can find some nice looking ones, not just the plastic variety. Fill the basket with Easter grass or curling ribbon and some plastic eggs. The ones … Continue reading →