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Handmade Touches for the Thanksgiving Table

Do you like to sew or otherwise make decorative elements for your home? While some people may do things like this year round, others may be more inclined to do so during the holiday season. Maybe, you have never tried to make your own decorations but if that’s the case, don’t let it stop you. One way to practice your skills is to make beautiful accents for your holiday table. Tablecloths are simple and can be made from most any large piece of fabric, by simply cutting to size and hemming the edges. Place mats and table runners can be … Continue reading →

Dining Room Equipment: Tablecloths

Fancy or plain is much more than a matter of taste when deciding on equipment for an invading horde of diners. If you love fancy, you may spend more time ironing lacy ends than with those you have invited or are required to feed through a sense of birthright or marriage. No-iron, poly/cotton blends are very practical and no one seems to really care way or the other. (They will, however, always remember if the food is bad.) Here are some general tips to bear in mind while marketing for a tablecloth. 1. Choose easy to clean fabrics in deep … Continue reading →

Custom Kids’ Placemats and Other Treatments

Your child can make a cool custom placemat, table runner, dresser scarf, or any other type of fabric treatment to show off his or her own personal style. These treatments work great in kids’ rooms, or your child can make a custom placemat for each member of the family. Placemat Choose a vinyl, rectangular shaped placemat. Have your child glue on images such a photos (or copies) images from magazines, clip art, scrapbook die cuts, or hand draw images. Some should overlap a bit to make a collage. You can outline different images with glitter or paint for added interest. … Continue reading →

More Decorating Ideas for Fourth of July

Hosting a celebration doesn’t have to wear you out. You can use simple techniques for adding a decorative and festive touch instead of spending hours decorating, so you’ll have more time to enjoy the party. Try these easy ideas, and then kick back and relax. Use Food Line white wicker baskets with blue towels and then fill the baskets with juicy red fruits and vegetables such as apples, cherries, strawberries, red bell peppers, or tomatoes. Fill new clear glass votive holders with candies. Fill some with red, some with blue, etc. Table Covers Make a simple but festive tablecloth in … Continue reading →