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Winter Wonderland Table Setting

December 18, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Winter Wonderland Table Setting

I host several parties every December, some casual, some formal and some just "family comfortable". I use a set of Christmas dishes I bought at Goodwill (for a bargain). They're very festive with red poinsettias around the rim. Since I use them a lot, I like to change up the accessories. This year, I'm opting for ''family casual". For a homespun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Post, Table Manners Tagged With: Brunch, Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, Place settings

Oh Christmas Tree!

December 16, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Oh Christmas Tree!

I love unusual Christmas decorations, especially the hand-made kind. Every year, I try to come up with new color combinations and make something unique. 2013 is been the year of bling and glitter in fashion and home décor. It’s the perfect embellishment for Christmas too. I want to show you an easy DIY project. These paper trees are so fast and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Color Chic, Jewelry, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Christmas Trees, Color Chic, DYI Christmas Projects, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Paper Crafts

Christmas Tree for the Cook

December 12, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Christmas Tree for the Cook

  If you’re anything like me, you’ve already decorated more than one Christmas tree in your home. As much as I love trees, they do take up a lot of space. A simple solution is a small tabletop (or counter top) tree. This one is perfect for the kitchen and the person who loves to cook.   I started with a little tree that will fit in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Holiday Tablesettings, Kitchen Chic, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree for the Cook, Color Chic, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

Make Your Own Halloween Costumes for Kids

October 24, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Make Your Own Halloween Costumes for Kids

I made 12 Halloween costumes this month for kids 3-22. I used only clothes and accessoires I could find at Goodwill. It's amazing what you can do with a little thought. The key is to check out all the departments. Red Riding Hood's cape is actually a tablecloth. The pirates vest is a woman's suede jacket with the sleeves removed (no sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Halloween ~Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Goodwill SEW, Halloween, Halloween costumes, Halloween ~Chic, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, How-to make Halloween Costumes, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

10 Tips for Setting a Spooky Halloween Table

October 23, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

10 Tips for Setting a Spooky Halloween Table

Your house is probably all decorated for Halloween.  But what about your party table? Here 10 fast and easy steps to setting a spooky table.   Tip #1: Stick with traditional Halloween colors of black and orange. Tip #2: Forget looking for the perfect tablecloth. Head to the fabric store. I found a mini check in black and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dining Room ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Halloween ~Chic, Holiday Tablesettings, Post Tagged With: Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Fabric, Goodwill SEW, Halloween ~Chic, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings

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