Wondering how to incorporate your style into your wedding decorations? You don't have to go with the traditional white tablecloths and flowers. In this how to video, celebrity wedding designer David Tutera gives some tips on details that you can use for your wedding decor.
An all-white tabletop is timelessly elegant, but sometimes the safe choice becomes the dull one. If you want to entertain with style, why not consider adding some fun color to your table decor? Check out this table preparation video to learn how to transform a plain white tab ...more
Candles floating in a luminous vase filled with water, surmounted on a bed of evergreen sprigs and pinecones...what could be a more beautiful natural celebration of Christmas than this inexpensive centerpiece? Check out the holiday decorating video to learn how to put togethe ...more
Napkins can either be dull sheets of fabric or paper that you wipe your extraneous pot roast red sauce on or fantastical works of art that put the finishing touch on your table decor. Make your napkins the latter by folding them into beautiful fans that can be displayed on pl ...more
In this video we will show you where you can find the perfect tree for your wedding centerpiece or table decor. If you choose to use a metal tree for your crystal floral arrangement, our video will show you numerous ways to decorate metal trees with crystals, flowers, orchids, ...more
Yay, you can now own the iconic Hermès bag for next to nothing! There's one catch—it's made of paper. Hermès is currently offering several free downloadable templates for the "Kelly Paper Bag" on the company's Facebook page. Not exactly usable in the traditional sense, but it ...more
For so many of us, bakeware is bakeware. As long as it's oven safe and able to tolerate the high heat, it's fine to bake in, right? Wrong! Don't Miss: 7 Must-Know Guidelines Bakers Swear By There's more to bakeware than we realize: the different casserole pans, baking sheet ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to revamp a junk table with paint. If you find a cheap junk table, buy it! Just grab some paint brushes and a nice white or cream colored paint. Then, use the brushes to brush a white undercoat onto the entire table. After this has dried fully, t ...more
The edible turkey doesn't have to be the only turkey on your Thanksgiving table this holiday season. We know that when it comes to turkey day, food is probably the most important attraction. But it's also vital to create a welcoming atmosphere for your guests, which means add ...more
Here's my interpretation of Gustav Stickley's No. 603 tabouret. This little round table works great in almost any decor. The construction of the table looks deceptively simple, but it has its fair share of challenges. You have to be accurate and precise in the execution of th ...more
When having a large dinner party or family gathering, having a coffee station set up saves the Host/hostess a lot of busy work. Guests like getting their own beverages rather than having to ask for one, and the coffee station is the key solution. Plus, one can serve several ki ...more
Christmas means decorating trees with store-purchased ornaments and tinsel, decorating stairwells with store-purchased garlands, and decorating the exterior of your house with store-purchased lights. These days everything you need can be puchased pre-made somewhere, and while ...more
Debel1800 shows viewers how to throw a fabulous baby shower! You definitely want to do fun decor, such as standard plates and great decor for the tables such as floral and jars. You can also use these decor for after wards as a gift! You can also use pinatas for decor and fun. ...more
This week on Etsy How-Tuesday Kristen Couse aka cakehouse shows us how to make a decorative holiday trivet for the dining table. You can spice up your home decor, whether you're hosting Christmas or a potluck with friends! Things you will need to make your patchwork trivet: * ...more
An accent table is a great addition to any room, especially if storage is at a premium in your living space. This project won't take longer than a weekend to complete, and you can finish it in any color to match your decor. Part 1 of 2 - How to Build, finish and paint your own ...more
Need an outdoor patio table or perhaps a decorative indoor table for a child's room? Thanks to this video from Lowe's, learn how to build a custom table and attach legs that would be perfect for a child's or toddler's room. Give your home décor a little boost with this creativ ...more
This video helps the holiday table settings add a fun and colorful theme to each holiday. Using white plates and table cloths, along with clear glass settings, will help to bring out the colors and details of the decorative additions to the table. Having scented candles or oth ...more
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements. Centerpieces will add the final touch to any decor. In this three-part series, Dana shows you step-by-step instructio ...more
Got a vase? How about a candle and some fake snow? Then you've got yourself a frosty good centerpiece for your holiday table. Check out this holiday decor video to learn how to put together a wintry scene. Join Lynn and Rob for tips on how to use festive candles to decorate y ...more
Embrace your inner Martha Stewart - and impress friends with your stylish panache at your next dinner party - by folding your napkins into a silverware pouch. Not only is it an easy and beautiful way to present your silverware, but it is also a nice way to avoid having to plac ...more
During Halloween, party planning can get really hectic. Between baking and cooking party food to picking up plates and utensils at the store to putting up black and orange streamers, there's more than enough stuff to do to give you a panic attack. Save yourself some trouble a ...more
When you're a kid, there's nothing more fun and thrilling to do on Halloween than walking into a haunted house full of frightening decor and a "mad scientist" table laden with eerie green and red concoctions for the tasting. Kids love a good scare, and it appeals to them even ...more
Is your best friend's baby shower speedily approaching and your mind out of ideas for a cute and cheap way to decorate the party? Then you've come to the right place. These tiny blue origami elephants would make great pieces of decor as centerpieces on the dining room table an ...more
A little planning is all it takes to decorate your dorm with style! You Will Need * A nose for bargains * A futon * A storage box * Old photographs and keepsakes * A creative spirit Step 1: Scope out the garage sales Hit neighborhood garage sales for items such as a desk, sma ...more
A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into a cozy suite. You Will Need * A dorm room * An agreeable dorm mate * And some money Step 1. Investigate dorm room Investigate dorm specifics before you spend any money. What furniture is provided? What items are prohibited, ...more
Learn how to make a personality placemat for your table including how to sew, quilt, and add vinyl to your artwork with expert crafting tips in this free home décor and crafting video series. Part 1 of 17 - How to Make a placemat. Make a placemat - Part 2 of 17. Click through ...more
Check out this awesome Under the Sea themed party, hosted by Jessica of Party Box Designs: Theme: Under the Sea Colors/Patterns: Blue, Orange, Green, White, Polka Dots and Stripes Center Pieces: Tall Cylinder Vases with Goldfish, Sand and Seaweed Party Favors: Take Home Goldf ...more
In this video series, our expert in home decor will demonstrate how to set a formal table setting. You will learn how to place the dinner and salad plates, where the dinner fork, knife and dessert spoon will go, and even where to place the wine and water glasses. Part 1 of 14 ...more
Make a table lamp from home with some tools, wood, and woodworking knowledge. Learn how to make a table lamp base out of wood in this free video on home decor and lighting. Part 1 of 25 - How to Make a wooden table lamp. Make a wooden table lamp - Part 2 of 25. Click through t ...more
Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone X announcement went about exactly as the rumors predicted. Really, there was only one surprise — the fact that all of the new models will support the Qi wireless charging standard. Wireless charging itself wasn't unexpected, but seeing Apple use a ...more
Wireless charging is pretty much ubiquitous among modern iPhones and Android smartphones, but the technology has brought a lot of clutter with it. If you desire the convenience of wireless charging, you've guaranteed that a charging pad or dock will be ever-present on your en ...more
Throwing a Halloween party this weekend? With some glow-in-the-dark paint, red food coloring, black light bulbs, latex gloves, and other simple and cheap Halloween props, you can transform your non-scary living space into a ghoulish setting for the perfect Halloween-themed bas ...more
If online retail is war (and who says it isn't), then CGTrader is prepared to arm its allies with augmented reality ammunition. On Wednesday, at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, California, the 3D content provider unveiled ARsenal, an e-commerce software tool th ...more
To revise a line from the Blues Brothers, when it comes to ARKit apps, we've got both kinds — home utilities and games. As such, two more candidates for each category have made their way to the app store. In addition, one by one, NFL teams are taking a pass at augmented reali ...more
Pottery Barn has teamed up with Google to create 3D Room View, a new mobile app to allow all wannabe interior designers (like me) to pick out the perfect couch, table, or whatever, and then overlay it onto a spot in his or her house. I used to obsess over the Pottery Barn Tee ...more
Everybody should have plants in their home. Not only do they give off oxygen, but they add a whole new level of decor and awesomeness to an otherwise drab room. So naturally, if you want to improve a room, just display a few plants. There are tons of cool ways to display plan ...more
Christmas is just around the corner, which means holiday wreaths are decorating many doors across the nation. While we're always fans of a practical DIY, we especially love the edible kind, which are great for last-minute decorations. We gathered the easiest, tastiest "recipe ...more
You may or may not have heard of alt-rock band Panic! at the Disco, but a year and a half ago they released a single called "The Ballad of Mona Lisa", which had an accompanying music video that was Steampunk-themed. In fact, here's the video: Video: . Well, I'm going to give y ...more