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How-To: Make a Pretty Thanksgiving Garland
If your family is anything like mine at Thanksgiving, there are likely a few kids running underfoot who'd love a planned activity. That's why this Thanksgiving leaf garland is so perfect: it gives kids a meaningful task, and is a quick enough project that you can make it before turkey hits the table.
Here's What You'll Need
- This leaf template
- Colored paper/construction paper
- Twine, yarn, or string
- Scissors
- Double-sided tape
- Pens or pencils
How-To: Turn Pumpkins Into Candleholders
Your jack-o'-lantern may be rotting on your back porch like mine (oops!), but that's no reason to shun pumpkins altogether. You can make seasonal candle holders that would be perfect for a Thanksgiving table from some inexpensive, mini pumpkins from your grocery store or local farmers market. I noticed this little trick within a DIY for making a mini pumpkin centerpiece on Martha Stewart, but I'm not so keen on the entire centerpiece idea.
How-To: Create Festive Fall Votives
Want to add some pretty autumnal style to your Fall Thanksgiving table? Then try this great, simple trick from Better Homes and Gardens for transforming a holiday Autumn table. For a beautiful twist on boring old votives, collect colorful leaves from your backyard or nearby park.
Tips For Decorating With Cool Colors
This week, we've looked at cool colors during Color Theory month. See my advice on decorating with gray, with lavender, and with turquoise. Or click here for all of my coverage so far.
How-To: Go Subtle With Lavender
Earlier today, I showed you how to decorate with lavender walls. If you're not ready to make the commitment to that much lavender, though, you can always work with accents. Try using textiles in a lavender shade.
How-To: Get the Red Out
As we get closer to the holiday season, you can virtually guarantee that all of the festivities and merry making will lead to a red wine stain or two. But don't worry, you can usually combat that stain, especially if you act fast. Learn how to get the red out when you read more
How-To: Decorate With Suitcases
Suitcases are good for more than just lugging your unmentionables when you hit the road. They also look lovely when displayed artfully in your home. See some of my favorite ideas for decorating with suitcases.
How-To: Create Bold, Beautiful Stair Runners
Tired of your boring, old stair runner? Improving on the old standard may be as easy as breaking out a quart of paint. Don't stop there, though.
How-To: Organize Out in the Open
Sure, you can hide your media materials, linens, and glassware away in a closet or drawer, but what's the fun in that? Check out these ideas for organizing out in the open, and looking great in the process.
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How-To: House Backyard Chickens in Style
My friend Beth, who I've known since high school, recently started a blog to update her friends and family on her latest domestic adventure — raising backyard chickens. Since Beth never does anything halfway, she and her husband Craig built a chicken coop that is super cute and matches their 1922 Craftsman home.
She writes, "I paid my way through college 10 years ago raising and killing chickens and also had laying hens.
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