Helping-Hand Spoon Rest
Everyone needs a spoon rest beside the stove, and this one is as much fun to make as it...
Rose and Hydrangea Arrangement
Stunning yet simple, this lush arrangement looks great surrounded by groups of glowing candles. Use it on a mantel or...
Holiday Card Display
Turn your Christmas cards into a decorative focal point by pinning them to lengths of pretty ribbon attached to a...
Dog-Leash Holder
This adorable -- and helpful -- gift is easy to create with some paint, photos, and biscuits.
Quick Holiday Centerpiece
For a super-fast centerpiece, try making this gorgeous one created just for us by New York City prop stylist Jo...
Pillar Candle Centerpiece
This two-minute centerpiece will suffuse the room with a buttery glow, especially beautiful in front of a mirror. Take...
Sticker Decoupage Ornament
Search out Victorian-style stickers for these beautiful balls. Gold size and leaf (found at art- or craft-supply stores) add...
Frosted Fruit Arrangement
It's a lot easier to create this gorgeous centerpiece than it looks. For food-safety reasons, make frosted fruit the...
Christmas Ball And Candle Centerpiece
This arrangement looks particularly elegant on a silver tray, but any kind of tray -- or even a shallow bowl...
Homemade Beads
The vividly colored dough yields uncommonly beautiful beads. Plan on making several batches of different colors.
Kid’s Advent Calendar
Our homemade Advent calendar, with a treat behind each door, is a delightful way to count down the days till...
How to Hang a Mirror
Hanging a mirror doesn't present any particular difficulties, apart from the fragility and weight of the object. Make it an...
How to Choose the Best Backup Tools
Follow these simple tips to protect your files so you never have to worry about losing important information.
5 Tips for Buying from Catalogues & Online
Some people love shopping, but for others it's a chore. If you're in the latter group, you'll be happy to...
What Are Environmental Weeds & How To Use Them
An environmental weed is a plant that is capable of invading, out-competing and preventing the regeneration of native vegetation.
Six Guidelines for Organic Gardening
Going organic is as much an attitude as a practice. The idea is to respect life in all its forms,...