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Furoshiki Reusable Gift Wrapping
Quickly learn how to wrap your presents in Furoshiki (cloth - or any square piece of fabric) to avoid using wrapping paper. (which usually can't be recycled) Furoshiki can be used again and again ...and it's really adorable. Watch to the end where they show you how to make a HANDBAG!

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17 Tips To Organizing A Stress-Free Get Together

2/13/12 11:36am by Get Buttoned Up
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Women at a baby shower
Q: I want to invite friends over more often but I find I get overwhelmed by pulling together and hosting parties and get-togethers. How can I organize an event without getting so stressed out that I can't enjoy myself?
A: Read on for 3 key points to remember and 17 simple tips for organizing great get-togethers that both you and your guests will enjoy!

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Coffee Table Vignettes

2/8/12 4:19pm by netvignette
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I love coffee tables not only because they're functional but because they're a great way to show off your personal style in a high traffic space. It's the perfect place for books on your interests, candles, vases with seasonal blooms, and other decorative objects that show off your personality. It's also a great way to introduce color into your room. As I mentioned in my previous post, trays can be a great way to organize your odds and ends.  Read more >

2012 Decorating Ideas: It's All about Blue & White

1/29/12 2:50pm by Design Perspective
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House Beautiful, Traditional Home, véranda, blue and white, decor, decorating id

The word to describe blue and white color scheme--CLASSIC.  Blue and white made a huge reappearance about 4 years ago, and it's never really gone away.  Sure other color schemes have had increased popularity, but blue and white has since remained, coming back in a new, refreshing take year after year.  Read more >

5 Tips To A Cleaner Closet

1/19/12 9:16am by blackbird17
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home organization tips, closet, clothes

It's a new year and the perfect time to organize your closet!I know it doesn't sound like a lot of fun but I have five tips that will make it seem painless, and, I promise, you'll have less trouble getting dressed in the morning. And I'm not recommending one of those thousand dollar closet systems either! 1. Bite the bullet, throw out the plastic and wire hangers and get some of those flocked ones like these from Bed Bath and Beyond  Read more >

Budget Thanksgiving Decor: Leaves

11/23/11 1:01pm by wholesome mother
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decorating, upcycling, recycling, decor, thanksgiving decorating ideas

I'm always looking for cheap ways to decorate my home. Then again, I never want my home decor' to look cheap.  It's a challenge I enjoy.  So, I am going to share a couple of my ideas for cheap Thanksgiving decorations, today it's all about leaves.  Read more >

Pretty Tabletop Ideas For Fall

11/7/11 4:51pm by Elayne
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tabletop, table settings, decorating for fall, thanksgiving

Today I took down all of the Halloween stuff and began decorating for Fall. This is the time of year that I most enjoy entertaining. I love opening up the house, lighting lots of great scented candles and just relaxing with friends and family. Sometimes we'll have a football game on, other times we'll just have some good music playing in the background. Tomorrow I am having 14 people over and although I won't be dressing up my tables like this, I thought I'd share some of the ideas that I used last year!  Read more >

Homes from your Favorite Fall TV Shows

8/25/11 10:26am by RobinBaron
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Which set is your personal style?

Get those DVRs ready because it is time to gear up for fall TV!  Being reunited with characters we love (and those we love to hate) after a long, dry summer of reruns makes us welcome fall with outstretched, remote control-holding arms.But if you're like me, you find fall TV set interiors are as captivating as the characters themselves. So whether you’re glamorous like Lilly van der Woodsen or unabashedly geeky like Sheldon Cooper, you can find inspiration for your own home from your favorite fall TV shows. No need to hit pause...we did the work for you!  Read more >

Entryways and Foyers

7/12/11 8:53pm by Stacy Curran
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foyer inspiration, entryways, decor, decorating ideas

That's my "foyer" (the first image below & there is usually a runner but it's being cleaned right now). I honestly don't know what the builder was thinking when they designed it. The door almost hits the stairs when open. When guests come in, they have to walk through the dining room, even though logically they should go to the left, to the foot of the stairs and entry to the kitchen. But the door is hung backwards, and when open, you can't get by it to the left!  Read more >

Marilyn Monroe's Spanish Home in California

6/12/11 11:20pm by Maegan Tintari
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homes for sale, real estate, los angeles, style, celebrity homes

My ultimate dream home is somewhere along the lines of a Spanish Estate {yeah, I dream big} ...but what would be even dreamier, is if it said Spanish home once belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Could you just imagine? Well, if you're in the market and have a spare $3,595,000 to spend, it could be yours! I'm drooling over the backyard alone!  Read more

Modern Design : Chairs

5/20/11 2:02pm by Maegan Tintari
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design, chairs, contemporary design, decor

Working for an art dealer has its perks ...one of them being privy to upcoming art, design, and even jewelry auctions and getting to thumb through the catalogs for such events. Yes, anyone who is interested can log onto the Sotheby's, Christie's, Phillips, {just to name a few} web sites to view the works as well.  Read more