decorating ideas

12 Dec

the modern poinsettia

I have to admit that I’ve never been a huge poinsettia fan, but after seeing these images from Domino’s “reconsider poinsettias” DIY feature…I have definitely reconsidered!
Update 12/13: Whitney from blumebox sent in a couple more beautiful pictures of contemporary poinsettia arrangements yesterday after seeing this post. One is pictured below, and you can click here [...]

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Read more → Posted on December 12th, 2007 at 1:40pm

21 Nov

Kids Thanksgiving Table Ideas

categories: decorating ideas, thanksgiving

Don’t forget about the little ones tomorrow! Here are a few of my favorite table decorating ideas from Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving Tables for Kids gallery….

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Read more → Posted on November 21st, 2007 at 12:41pm

19 Nov

HWTM Holiday Sneak Peek

categories: christmas, decorating ideas, holiday party ideas

The holidays are right around the corner… and here’s a little preview of 4 of the new holiday themes that will be posted on hostesswiththemostess.com this December…

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Read more → Posted on November 19th, 2007 at 12:06pm

12 Nov

DIY Thanksgiving Drink Charms

categories: decorating ideas, drinkware, holiday party ideas, thanksgiving

Here’s a super easy way to dress up your Thanksgiving cocktail or wine glasses: do-it-yourself drink tags made from scrapbooking coaster tags! For the “charms” pictured here, I used the contemporary, autumn-themed Madera Island mini coaster tags by SEI.
The mini coasters are made of chipboard and ready to go as-is, so all you need to [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 12th, 2007 at 8:02am

11 Nov

Lemiga Event Planning

categories: bridal shower ideas, decorating ideas, sweet 16, theme parties

Michelle Gainey of Lemiga Event Management recently sent over pictures from an open house event featuring some of her bridal shower and themed party designs, which are super cute! Here are a few of the designs I’m especially loving:
Sweet Sixteen party , featuring bright orange and fuschia tones, adorable "sweet 16" beverage holders, [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 11th, 2007 at 12:11pm

31 Oct

special Blueprint deal for HWTM readers!

categories: decorating ideas, holiday party ideas

I’m so excited to tell you about this special deal for HWTM readers – because it comes from one of my very favorite magazines – Blueprint – and if you like the style of products & ideas we showcase here, then I can pretty much guarantee this magazine will be right up your alley too!
Blueprint [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 31st, 2007 at 9:16am