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Artfully painted glasses
E. Spencer Toy
Artfully painted glasses set the tone for a colorful party.
13 fun party projects
Dress up your home for company with decorated stemware, wine charms, etched glass, luminarias, centerpieces, and more

Ready for company? Here are a baker's dozen indoor and outdoor projects to help you shift your home into party mode.

Party stems
Paint stemware for an artful look

How charming!
How to make your own wine glass charms

Etched in glass
Transform glassware with etching cream

Nature's placecards
Give your place settings a natural twist

Centerpiece Zen
The sculptural forms of branches and leaves transcend the seasons to add elegance to the table

30-inch twigs
Christina Schmidhofer
Tiny holes drilled into a slate tile make snug footings for 30-inch twigs.
Let there be light
Make a collection of luminarias

Indoor landscape
Pair pebbles with candles and flowers for a centerpiece that brings the outdoors in

Sweet embellishments
Use cookie cutters for a delectable addition to votive candles

Garden hot spot
A couple shares tips for making a garden into a prime party setting

Bouquet magic
How to transform a simple bouquet into a festive centerpiece

Bamboo, ooh!
Add tea lights to a length of bamboo for a spare, rustic candleholder

Made in the shade
Seasonal decorations you can make for a patio umbrella

Add some sparkle
Stylish presentations for your holiday feasts

Published: April 2006