Homemade Stepping Stones
Mix the concrete (figure A), following the manufacturer's directions. The mixture should have the consistency of peanut butter. Quick-setting concrete is available at hardware or home-improvement stores. One 60-pound ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Fun Napkin Rings
Sew or hot-glue various buttons to small circular bands of elastic to create unique and inexpensive napkin rings. Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-740 ?Tasseled Napkin Chair [... more] Home and Garden Television
Edible Holiday House
Fill a pastry bag with icing and begin to assemble the foundation. Set up brown sugar cubes with icing in a mortar-and-brick fashion (figure A). Use sesame sticks for window frames. Allow to set for approximately an ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Tip Of The Day
Make interesting place card holders by bending old forks to hold note cards with guests' names written on them. TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-307 ?Constructing a Terrarium ?Creative Painting Tools [... more] Home and Garden Television
Cleaning Crystal
Don't put crystal in the dishwasher--it is too fragile. Handwashing is best. Line the bottom of the sink with a towel and carefully clean with a gentle dish soap, holding wine glasses by their bowl rather than the ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
North-Woods Decorating
Another storage option is to use an old bench as a couch. Games and blankets can be stored below (figure D). We added some north woods-themed leather pillows to add comfort and complete the look. ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Creative Gift Wrapping
Wrap a bridal shower gift in towels and finish off with some pins. The towels are then part of the gift. Use contrasting towels, one for the wrapping and one for the bow. Make a bow out of another towel threaded ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Coloring Your Garden
To design color in the garden, you can start with your favorite color. Get a color wheel from an art store and use it to help you determine which colors will work best with your primary color. Complimentary (opposite on the wheel) colors produce ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Smart Solution Of The Day
Twist rose petals out of the center of a fresh rose that is nearly fully bloomed. Cut flush with the surface so that it sits flat. Place the bud on a small coaster or plate, then insert a self-contained metal tea ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
Decorative Lighting With Candles
Pour a little sand into the jar, and set the candle in the sand. Now you can hang it up outside or inside, and the candle won't tip over or get blown out.Another great way to make your own lantern is to find an old glass light cover from an ... [... more] Home and Garden Television
