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Stencil Pattern on a Chest of Drawers

Give an uninspiring piece of furniture a dazzling lift with exotic Moroccan-style patterns and DIY costume jewelry hardware. To recreate this look, gather these materials: Faux Effects Aqua…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Media Room

A family room can accumulate a lot of media, accessories, games, and electronics. Use these simple ideas to keep all those entertainment components in check. In a den…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Bathroom

Transform a linen closet in or near a small bath into a double-duty grooming station. Turn a few shelves into an efficient place to store necessities and start…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Entry

Whether the front door, the back door, or the attached garage is your usual route into your home, an unimpeded, tidy, and well-organized entrance or exit is the…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Dining Room

With a fresh finish and simple inserts, you can turn an underused piece of furniture into a practical and hardworking solution for optimal storage.   Before the transformation,…

5 ideas for a Happy New Year!

  If you’re like us, resolutions never really pan out well—generally they’re fizzled and forgotten within a few days or weeks at most. So instead, we’re looking for…

How to Stock and Style Your Bar

Whether you just like a good glass of scotch to knock back after a long day or you entertain regularly, it’s handy to have all your alcoholic offerings…

Thoughts on Christmas Past

While I was growing up, it seemed to me that our Christmas celebrations were invariable from one year to the next. The itinerary was always the same: gathering…

Easy Holiday Nibbles

Entertaining during the holidays should be a joy for the host or hostess as well as guests. Whether you’re accommodating a crowd for several days or throwing one…

Set a Sensational Christmas Table

After you’ve attended holiday services, exchanged gifts, and watched umpteen holiday movies, Christmas dinner can seem almost anticlimactic. Give this special feast its due with a table setting…

Gracious Hosting: A Holiday-Ready Guest Room

When guests arrive for an overnight stay, provide a welcoming and comfortable room that anticipates their needs. The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so thoughtfully stocking…

Paint an Area Rug

If you’ve got a space for an area rug that’s larger than your wallet, create a faux rug with paint. It’s the ideal solution for a damaged, stained,…