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Sew a Reversible Valance for Twice the Look

Shari Hiller — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 05:43:56 +0000

This reversible valance is a simple way to dress up plain purchased sheers or draperies. In fact, this valance is simple enough to whip up quickly for the holidays or for something as unique as a special treatment to display on a birthday or anniversary. Materials List: Two coordinating fabrics Matching sewing thread Trims or...

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Easy to Make Chic Dining Room Centerpiece

Shari Hiller — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:56:18 +0000

What do quartz stones, river rocks, Spanish moss, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a silk flower have in common? Give up? They are the materials needed to create an elegant dining room centerpiece. Matt and I recently redecorated a dining room. Our homeowners wanted more than just function; they wanted elegance. Since beautiful...

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You Can Create a Lovely Bistro Style Awning

Shari Hiller — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:29:37 +0000

Yes, it’s just like an awning for the exterior of your home, but when you use it on the inside, it really makes a statement! Wouldn’t it be great to travel to a quaint little bistro in the Mediterranean somewhere for a romantic lunch? Well, Matt keeps insisting that you can get that very same...

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Quickly Create this Stunning Orchid Centerpiece

Shari Hiller — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:24:55 +0000

Orchids are beautiful stems full of exotic flowers and you can submerge them in a tall vase of water for a special effect. I received a beautiful orchid for Mother’s Day this year and it reminded me of a project that Matt and I did with orchids that was just stunning. You might be able to...

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10 Seasonal Table Setting Ideas to Try

Shari Hiller — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:19:29 +0000

If you have a party coming up or just want to surprise your family with a special table tonight, here are some ideas to get you started. A year has gone by and my church had its annual ladies event where we have a speaker, share appetizers, salads and desserts, and many of us offer...

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Answer 6 Questions to Decorate a Dining Room

Shari Hiller — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:53:05 +0000

If you can answer these six questions, you can get your dining room and any other room in your home for that matter, decorated to your highest standards! Dining rooms are often times set aside from other areas of the house. Sure, they are close to the kitchen, but they are often rooms unto themselves...

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Fall Table Setting Ideas That Bring Compliments

Shari Hiller — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:13:47 +0000

With a little extra effort you can create fall table settings that look like they are on display in a store front window or in a designer showhouse. I think we get extra interested in decorating our homes in the fall because we’ve just finished the summer season where we’ve spent so much time outdoors. ...

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Easy to Sew Chair Back Covers for Wood Chairs

Shari Hiller — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:13:00 +0000

Chair back covers are a great solution for wooden chairs that could use a little softening. The additional fabric will brighten up any dining room as well. I think sometimes dining chairs don’t seem very welcoming or comfortable. In fact, often, the wood back chairs aren’t very comfy and can cause a lovely dinner to...

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Hand-Made and Decorated Christmas Napkin Rings

Shari Hiller — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:58:16 +0000

Inexpensive felt and beads come together to give your holiday table setting a special touch. Add embroidered names and they double as place cards. Go ahead and say it – I’m a crazy woman. I adore making holiday napkin rings as you’ve seen from the variety I have shown you over the years. Well, this is...

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No-Sew Fringed Placemats and Plaid Napkins

Shari Hiller — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:41:54 +0000

For those of you who enjoy working with fabric and also entertaining, I think making no-sew placemats and napkins is the perfect project. This might be something you’d like to get your kids involved with as well since it is easy and you can talk about replacing paper napkins with fabric ones so we aren’t...

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