Change your drapes without changing your drapes Custom draperies are like chameleons, they adapt to their environment. They can enhance the view by framing the window, they can provide privacy, and they can even absorb sound and insulate a room by absorbing heat and...

How to glam your holiday garland Mantles and garlands- kind of a repeat, but they are both different in their own way. Garlands are known for adorning stairways but here are some additional areas – don’t be afraid to cut them to size. Bookshelves Bars Mantles Windows...

How to decorate your mantle for the holidays There are so many options for a great mantle and you can, and should, change it yearly. The mantle…so powerful, such a presence, the focal point. Yep, don’t screw this up. Every year I think about what I want my mantle to...

How to wrap empty boxes for utter amazement! This is kind of silly, but wow, does it make a difference. Every year the holidays sneak up on us (or at least me). There are weekend gatherings, parties, etc. and before you know it, there it is, the tree with a great...

How to make a party first impression So remember when I told you to not overdo it with themes? I take it all back. There is nothing better than a themed entry presentation. When guests come to your home, greet them with a statement piece that gets attention. Ok…here’s...

How to use fresh greens in your holiday decor This is a money saver so pay attention! You can (and should) use artificial greens every year as a base for your holiday décor. Save them from year to year and reuse. With artificial as your base, you can top off your...

How to make invitations that people can’t resist. Be careful what you wish for. This is like buying that really comfy chair (from Lee Douglas of course) and then complaining because your uncle won’t get out of it on Thanksgiving. When it comes to party invites, if you...

How To Do Tree Toppers So the other day, I’m shopping in a craft store and hear one woman say to the other…”do you do a star or an angel on top of your tree?” That really stopped me in my tracks. I wanted to say “Save yourself. Run….Run as fast as you can.” The idea...

GET WEIRD WITH YOUR TREE [how to think outside the box when decorating your tree] Once Thanksgiving is over and you’re off to the woods to get your tree, and up to the storage room for your decorations. STOP – be creative and this year make it different. Yes, you can...