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