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Rustic Birch Tree Napkin Rings

Shari Hiller — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 01:06:01 +0000

Birch tree napkin rings seem like a fall to winter item to me, but if you have rustic style decor in your home, Shari seems to think they’d be fine all year-long. Well, that sounds even better to me because once I make them, I really would like them to be used! Birch tree napkin...

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Autumn Centerpiece in a Muted Palette

Shari Hiller — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:22:55 +0000

So often at this time of the year we see an autumn centerpiece and wreath in “autumn” colors of gold, red and brown. This combination of colors is beautiful for the season and I’m definitely not knocking it. However, this year I wanted to try something different for my autumn centerpiece. I started with a...

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Easy Napkin Rings in Fall Apple Shapes

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:45:35 +0000

Apples are a fall staple, and I think its fun to add them to your seasonal décor during the autumn months. A fun and very inexpensive way to do that is by hand stitching up a whole basket full of apple napkin rings out of felt. Here’s how easy it is to do. Materials List:...

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Cloth Napkins are Elegant and Easy

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:36:04 +0000

You might not call my “apple” cloth napkins elegant, but they certainly were easy and you can create any ambiance you like by selecting fabrics that portray the look or feeling you are going for. When you select your cloth napkin fabrics, make sure they are of an absorbent fiber like cotton. Materials for 2...

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Cloth Napkin Folding Ideas

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:30:34 +0000

Little is as impressive as the results of napkin folding on your dining table. Your guests will marvel at the unique origami shapes you are capable of creating. Relax though, they are easier than you think, but let your guests think otherwise! How about starting your napkin folding expertise with the bird of paradise? Here’s...

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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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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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Consider These Outdoor Party Ideas for Your Garage

Shari Hiller — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:41:25 +0000

That’s right, if you can clean your garage up enough to fit in some tables and a buffet table, you can probably put on a pretty nice party that is saf from the weather, be it heat or rain! When I was kid, my parents had a house with an attached single car garage. I...

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Try A Fun Tasting Party For Something Different

Shari Hiller — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:21:11 +0000

It sounds like there won’t be enough to eat, but there will be plenty left overs if you’ve done it right! What is a tasting party? Well, the ladies will get it, but the guys will think there’s just not going to be enough food!! Here’s the idea, offer up a larger variety of foods...

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