Entertaining
Décor and design for entertaining
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The Special Meaning of Flowers - What each flower in your bouquet means
They come in so many size and colors, and everyone has their favorite. Flowers. They grow, they light up a room, they bring nature into your home and bring joy to anyone who receives them. Did you know that each flower has a special meaning? We all know that red roses usually mean love, but what about the other flowers? In this article we look at the special meaning of flowers. You will certainly have something to think about when you order your next bouquet for that someone special.
Blending your Decorating Style for Harmonious Living
When it comes to decorating finding a style you and your spouse or partner can live with can be a stressful adventure! What if you’re style is Victorian while your spouse prefers 18th century Gothic? Finding a balance and an appreciation for each others tastes takes time and, of course, a little patience.
Let Mother Nature be your guide for summer entertaining
As the cost of an evening out continues to grow, so does the trend of staying home to entertain family and friends. If you're a budget-conscious consumer, you don't have to spend a fortune to dazzle your guests; experts say you can get some of the best summer decorating ideas from Mother Nature.
Extend fashion from the runway to the tabletop for summer '06
Fashion is generally associated with apparel but true fashionistas and entertaining gurus know how to take the latest style trends and colours from the fashion runway to the tabletop. This year, Botanical Safari, Riviera and Victoriana stormed the runways. To add a fashionable flare to your next dinner party or get together, take some creative advice from Food is Fashion guru Susan Niczowski.
Design for Entertaining
Like most Americans, you are probably entertaining more at home. If so, is your home guest friendly? Have you noticed that certain members of your family or friends always have excuses not to attend your holiday gatherings, barbeques or other social events? Don't take the excuses personally. It likely isn't you or your party-throwing abilities. Instead, it may be your living environment.
Holiday Entertaining Tips: Add a touch of Italian to your dessert table
If you are invited to an Italian home this Christmas chances are you will be served panettone. Or it could be the reverse. If someone of Italian descent is invited to your home this Christmas there is a very good chance they will bring a panettone. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the traditional fruit bread of the old country.
Festive table top decor
Candy makes it colourful and fun
Hostesses are becoming more adventuresome with table décor. The traditional floral bouquet pales in comparison to a colorful candy shoppe centerpiece that does double duty as gifts for the guests.
