Kitchen

We love all things pumpkin this time of year, especially treats like Pumpkin Pecan Cake and Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. And what we have to make every year is the best cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts! So delicious! But pumpkins aren’t just for eating. I love decorating with …

Find inspiration for your space, whether you’ve already decided on a Christmas party theme or you’re trying to stick to a particular design style . There are nature-inspired ideas that include fresh greenery like pine boughs and eucalyptus bouquets, as well as table settings loaded with color, glitter and eclectic …

You don’t need an occasion to decorate your house for an occasion. A beautiful centerpiece is the icing on the cake in a dining room and the right centerpiece can last all year round. Whether you’re decorating a table for a dinner party or you just want an eye-catching centerpiece …

A few cut evergreen branches add a seasonal touch to a simple red floral arrangement. Arrange large red flowers such as ranunculus, peonies, tulips or carnations to get the look. Accent the Christmas flower arrangement with cut branches. Look beyond the typical colored flowers for Christmas decoration and flaunt the …

  Food plate: Place the plate in the center of the setting. Fork: Place a fork to the left of the plate. (If using a larger dinner fork and a smaller salad fork, place the larger one closer to the plate. According to etiquette, place the first utensil to be …

  Jess Martin, design specialist at Ginger Ray, suggests: “If you want to go big, why not decorate with garland, paper chains and baubles? Scale up your simple fairy lights or lines of glitter with a few extras to really see Dot small pockets with winter  decorations around the room …

Arrange your pillar candles in stair step order to create a simple, classic display. You can buy candles in different heights or cut longer candles to desired lengths. We wrapped the candle bases in a wide satin ribbon to give a subtle shine. This display looks great on a mantel …

The birdcage as a decorative home accessory is nothing new. Back in the Victorian era, these ornate, handcrafted structures were seen as a status symbol in the homes of the fashionable and wealthy. Now back in fashion but with a delicate new twist, today you’re more likely to see a …

You can put flowers in just about anything. An antique watering can, a tin can, a plastic mug or glass, the possibilities are endless. Some containers work better with water and the flower stems cut to a suitable length. Shallow containers work better with floating flower heads, such as a …

The centerpiece is the most impactful element in creating a beautiful tablescape – so it’s important to get it right. While it can feel hard to go wrong with a timeless vase, candlestick or fruit bowl – you can enhance their beauty even further with the right advice. As we …

While it works best to have a coordinated theme or color scheme, it’s often those special little details that make it all come together, whether it’s miniature tree decorations, fairy lights or candles. A table in the middle is an important part of a successful Christmas table setting. Centerpieces can …

I am one of those rare people who loves winter. I love snow! And almost everything associated with cold weather. Winter is a time to make our homes cosy, warm, stripped back and welcoming. Here are a few things I do to make my home a haven from the cold …

The presents are wrapped, the turkey is in the fridge and the Christmas pudding is ready to be cooked. Now it’s time to think about setting the table and dressing it up with decorations. Getting organized and planning some final flourishes can make a big difference to your stress levels …

The importance of the kitchen depends on the size and design of your kitchen. In older days, kitchens were smaller and separated from the rest of the rooms. More weight was given to the dining room and the living room. But now is where the fun happens. When people get …

Lighting has long been used as a way to create a sense of romance and atmosphere. With the variety of styles and designs available today, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect design to help set the mood. • Parties – Candles can be used as a unique and innovative …

How to set a table used to be common knowledge, but in today’s fast and busy world, knowing how to set the table properly has become something of a party trick. If you’ve been tasked with hosting a baby shower luncheon, a casual dinner party, or a big Thanksgiving dinner …

Given the general trend towards using more sustainable materials in the home, it’s no wonder that paper decorations are popping up everywhere. Eco-friendly and easy to DIY, paper options include folded stars, accordion Christmas trees, cut-out ornaments, chain garlands, and even glitter made from multi-colored paper. For a magical touch, …

A cool gray interior is one of the most dominant home decor color trends of this decade! Gray decor was long considered a dull, dark and questionable choice. Gray’s tendency to cut off the effect of natural light and create a strict and lifeless look was more the result of …

Ideas for small backyard patios are endless! Don’t be discouraged if your backyard is small and you think it can’t accommodate a hard surface. A patio can easily be built in a corner. Just think how nice it would be to escape to an outdoor oasis in your own backyard. …

The copper flower arrangements are perfect for that touch of elegance, they can be used in the decoration of your home and also to decorate a party. A mix of classic and modern, flower arrangements in copper are a different way to decorate your home. Instead of traditional vases, use …