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The article presents various ways to create vintage style decorations with newspaper, crepe paper and pipe cleaners. A rosette banner can be made by cutting across a blue crepe paper and pasting rosettes along the printed text. A vase can be decorated and used as a centerpiece by pasting carnation balls on it in a dramatic pattern. Postcards can be downloaded and then embellished with glitter.

Features several items including rubber stamps, glitter embellishments and coordinating papers to create one's own personally designed cards to suit all types of occasions with family and friends.

This article presents information on various types of decorative papers. Simple cardboard egg cartons not only offer an orderly way to bestow a collection of vintage ornaments as a gift, they also function as storage boxes that will safeguard the contents from one holiday season to the next. Tissue paper is essential when packing a gift of pottery or glass. One should choose a color that complements the gift.

The article offers steps-by-step instructions for gift packaging, along with brief information on gift accessories including the Star of David Ornament from the company Wisteria, the Paper Craft Holiday Ornament from 2Jane Co., the Santa Paper Mache Ornaments from the company Paper Source.

The article previews home decor items, including Boardwalk Dish Towel from Fishs Eddy, Gingham Melamine Dinner Plates from Pier1 and Car Enamel Pin from Rifle Paper Co.

The article offers information on several Christmas decorations including the White Ceramic Houses and Church from Create and Barrel, Holiday Houses Kit from Paper Source, and the Wood Nordic House LED Set from World Market.

This article presents information on wallpapers and its various uses. They can be used to cover boxes and scrapbooks, to line drawers, or to paper the inside of a cupboard. They can be found on eBay, and in New York City antiques shop Secondhand Rose.

The article offers advice on how to decorate a home in preparation for Halloween. Do-it-yourself directions are presented for pinecone tree charms, a faux foliage wreath, and a leaf wind fall mobile. It also recommends using gourds to create a fireplace display, pasting paper leaves onto white pumpkins, and baking holiday treats.

This section presents picture of boxes for holding gifts. These boxes are made of graphic papers, egg cartons and are decorated with ribbons and sparkles.

The article presents various Christmas decorations that could bring out the spirit of the season at home. It offers instructions on making a Christmas tree dusted with glittery "snow," creating an elegant centerpiece, and decorating stairways. It also presents decorations for Christmas trees including paper stars and pinecones.

The article discusses the use of eggs as home decoration materials. Placing artificial eggs in a water-filled glass in the middle of a vase and decorating bird nests with flowers and eggs are suggested. Placing paper napkins in nests decorated with artificial eggs will create a spring pansy effect. Eggs could also be used to decorate candleholders.

The article focuses on Christmas decorations inspired by the preppy fashion look. Stockings can be decorated using belts and bows. Ribbons can be used in trimming the Christmas tree. It is better to mix patterns when gift wrapping, stripes can go with checks as long as the colors are coordinated. Corduroy stockings can gain shape by stuffing them with paper then decorate them by attaching bows and belts.

This article presents suggestions for decoration of Christmas trees. The author says that a small tree introduces Christmas spirit without getting in the way. Vintage kitchen patterns such as picnic-plaid tablecloths and watch-plaid thermoses, inspire wrapping paper, stockings, and gift tins. A tasteful centerpiece can be assembled from homemade cookies nestled with cookie cutters and a tea towel in a pretty tin. Everyone has their own preferences for a fresh tree--for hanging ornaments, the sturdiest branches belong to the blue spruce. Firs are the most fragrant and long-lasting.

Provides instructions on how to design eggs for the Easter. Mableized; Beribboned; Dotted; Paper-wrapped; Tissue-papered; Monogrammed. INSET: Seven Skills for Financial Harmony for Couples..

Focuses on a collection of crafted ornaments for Christmas by New York interior designer Fred Cannon. Dresden ornaments made of embossed cardboard; Ornaments made from glass beads strung on wire; Cotton camel that wears a crepe paper saddles; Prices of the products.

Features Wendy Addison's design of contemporary ornaments for Christmas tree and decorations. Her idea of crafting ornaments; Using Victorian ornaments; Use of vintage papers.

The article features wickedly cute decorations for the Halloween season. Stick figures made of brooms will conjure up some grins and will hopefully frighten crows. A table may also be set for fun with monstrously cute construction-paper placemats. Friendly ghosts made of bandannas and tied up with string are hanging from a plant.

Presents several wall coverings and luxury-designed curtains and ornaments. Curtain panel in Sargent silk taffeta in Clay from Schumacher; Sassy Silks in Pink Lloyd wall covering from Phillip Jeffries; Tieback tassel from Claremont; Silk floral Marie Antoinette in Beige curtain from Elizabeth Benefield Design.

This article presents information about the use of plants in various decorations. One may make the table festive with seasonal botanicals that guests can take home. One should start by collecting dried leaves, evergreens, and acorns. In a well-ventilated area, one should give them a quick spray of gold paint. One should tuck in a few dried silver dollar seedpods or other pressed flowers or foliage into a paper pocket sewn onto card stock. One should then add a holiday message and wrap in a parchment paper envelope.

Provides instructions to children on how to make egg-design garlands for Easter. Cutting out egg shapes from colored scrapbook paper; Decorating with glued-on paper cutouts; Glueing raffia to the back of eggs.

The article presents suggestions on how to store Christmas decorations. It informs that old hosiery can be used to protect specialty candles from getting damaged. Wine boxes with cardboard dividers can be used for storing ornaments wrapped in tissue paper. It suggests slipping the hoop of a wreath over the neck of a coat hanger, and cover with a plastic dry cleaning bag to prevent dust from building up.

Presents instructions on how to make a valentine pencil-topper. Materials; Cutting of papers; Patterns.

The article offers information on several home products including Cheese Paper from Formaticum, nine-paneled canvas garland banner available at landofnod.com and porcelain candle-holders.

Photographs of several interior decoration accessories are presented which include King of Pearls Linen, Mortefontaine Cotton and Pomegranate paper.

The article evaluates several gift ideas and products for the Christmas season including Paporganics' graphic wrap printed on recycled paper, Forever Lights from Gardener's Supply Co. and recycled glass ornaments from World Stock.

The article offers ideas on interior decorations and features several decors such as the Laque de Chine pattern from Haviland, fabric and wallpaper prints from Brunschwig & Fils, dresser drawers from Porthault and lacquer finishes from Madeline Stuart.

The article offers tips on how to draw designs on small squares of papers and glue onto small ceramic tiles.

This article presents information on the book "Celebrating Home." This book consists of various ideas for decorating home for the holidays--and the rest of the year. This book presents information on the preparation of an Advent calendar made from flash cards, paper clips, and ribbons which can be strung in a sunny window.

The article presents information on the wonders of the autumn season. Next time one go for a stroll in the garden, it is better to carry a small bag to collect fallen leaves to use as seasonal ornaments. Simple and elegant, these decorations demonstrate just a few ways to preserve autumn colors in dried arrangements that can be displayed in one's home or presented to friends as gifts from the garden. To highlight their rich colors, press a variety of colorful leaves and display in glass goblets or under glass domes. To play up distinctive shapes, one can trace pressed leaves onto colored tissue paper and cut out.

Provides instructions to children on how to make bunny-design table decoration for Easter. Rolling equal lengths of colored paper; Glueing tubes together; Cutting out two matching ears.

Provides instructions to children on how to make a clip-on rabbit for Easter. Cutting a rabbit shape from colored paper; Decorating face with paint or markers; Attaching a pompom tail and fabric bow tie.

The article suggests some decorative art projects. Create a rack for purses and aprons using a wooden plaque, spoons, paint, a power dill, scrap wood and screws. Paint the base a color. Clamp each spoon to a piece of scrap wood and drill into the center of the handle. Bend the silverware into hook shapes and drill the screws through each spoon and into the wood. A fabric paint and a Granny Smith are the materials needed in making a festive fall tablecloth. Slice an apple in half, vertically. Stamp a pattern on the cloth then paint leaves and stems.

Presents guide to setting and arranging table napkins. Tip on designing a napkin with a ribbon and a cookie; Ways to set an organdy and embroidered napkin; Application of simple origami techniques in napkin arrangements.

Presents the steps in creating an apron, a place mat and a tablecloth with no sewing required. Materials of the no-sew apron; Guidelines in cutting the oilcloth for the tablecloth; Materials for a place mat.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a fall wreath.

The section features tablecloths of varied fabric textures, colors and design, which can be used for Christmas decorating in the dining room.

Presents tips on folding napkins for a decorative table setting.

Presents guidelines on how to create a message pad hanged on a doorknob. Usability of a message pad; Tools and materials; Directions on how to go about the task.