Seasonal Decorating

Ten Tips For Spring Decorating

by mystyle April 27, 2010 Seasonal Decorating

Spring cleaning is something that most people look forward to as it gives them the opportunity of a fresh start and is a great time to do any redecorating. Here are ten tips for spring decorating that will ensure you get your desired look at a price to suite your budget.

Organize Your Seasonal Home Decorating

by admin October 20, 2009 Seasonal Decorating

I just found this great article by Rachel Paxton and thought I would add it here for you to enjoy.

Decorating Your Yard for a Fabulous Easter Egg Treasure Hunt

by admin March 14, 2009 Budget Decorating

From two-year-olds to adults, everyone loves finding hidden treasure—and Easter time is the perfect season for satisfying that desire by having an Easter egg hunt in your very own yard.

The Newlyweds First Christmas Together: Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

by admin September 28, 2008 Budget Decorating

Everyone knows that newlyweds usually don’t have much money when they first get married. Not having the extra cash to spend on home decorating can be especially bothersome around Christmastime, but don’t worry! Decorating on a budget is fun and can bring a newlywed couple closer together as they create new holiday traditions.

How To Set a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Table

by admin November 12, 2007 Bedroom Decorating

The fall holiday season is just great; especially for kids (of all ages). Involving your children in holiday decorating allows you to share a very positive activity with them and gives you the opportunity to teach them something about the holiday at the same time. When the holiday in question is Thanksgiving, there are a number of décor components children can find to make your Turkey Day table festive. Colored leaves are a great place to start. You can even make a game of finding them and give prizes for the biggest, most colorful and prettiest leaves. Be sure to [...]

Creating a Victorian Christmas Tree

by admin November 9, 2007 DIY Projects

A Victorian Christmas Tree: Get the Look for Your Home A Victorian Christmas tree is all about over-the-top opulence and excessive detail. The Victorian Christmas tree style started in 1841 when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one up and all of England followed suit. Victorian Christmas trees do not use the traditional red and green coloring that is typical today. Instead, more elegant colors were used, such as dusty roses, brilliant blues, deep burgundies, delicate ivories, and sparkling gold. Victorian Christmas trees were often decorated with small toys, candy, popcorn strings, fruits, nuts, handmade ornaments, and baked goods. Individual [...]

Christmas Decorating With Gingerbread

by admin November 2, 2007 DIY Projects

If there’s one food that embodies Christmas to perfection, it’s gingerbread. Bake it, and your entire house smells like a holiday. Nibble it, and you’re transported to Christmas past. But what elevates gingerbread above a mere seasonal treat is its decorative quality. Turn it into ornaments and gifts, and every tree or tabletop it touches seems joyous. Even its monkish hue, which may not look very festive, is a warm and amiable backdrop for whimsical shapes and fanciful icing in any color you like. The gingerbread cookie was the favorite Christmas treat of early-American children. It became popular because it [...]