How to Make a Christmas Table Centerpiece

by Ruth S. Foster | Dec 8, 2017 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

The basic material is a block of oasis and an oasis holder, available at most any nursery or florist. (Oasis it the green, water absorbent rigid foam used for flower arrangements.) Shave the corners off the top of the block to taper it into a more pyramidal shape. To...

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Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

by Diana M. Cammarota | Dec 9, 2013 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

Pantone’s color system has informed and inspired countless industries for generations. From clothing designers, to home improvement experts to cosmetic manufacturers, Pantone’s singular approach to mixing and matching color has been the most influential in...

Trends in Stone

by Tanja Kern | Mar 6, 2008 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

Exactmosaics uses the natural color and veining of marble to create a customized photographic image from hundreds of pieces of stone mosaic. Photo courtesy Exactmosaics. From the Egyptian pyramids to European cathedrals, there’s a reason why stone has been used in...

Building a Gingerbread House

by ryw | Dec 6, 2004 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

The tommymac.us team has seen a lot of homebuilding projects come and go over the years. Because we’ve never all seen eye to eye on all the features of every project, in the spirit of the holidays we decided to tackle a project we could all agree on—a...

How to Make a Christmas Garland

by Ruth S. Foster | Jan 1, 2001 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

          Simple, neat and cheery. By using what is in the garden, one can make fine Christmas decorations which can also be given as gifts. I think things prepared by hand are always nicer because they show one cared enough to spend one’s precious time....

How to Make a Christmas Wreath

by Ruth S. Foster | Jan 1, 2001 | Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

          Cut bare bittersweet, grape, wisteria, even Virginia creeper. Wrap these generously around into a circle, weaving in and out to secure it. If necessary, stabilize it with wire or tan twine that doesn’t show.Wire wreath frames can be purchased at...