Entertaining

Whether you want a small, inexpensive gift for those last minute people on your holiday shopping list, a gift for a hostess, or you need something to light up your holiday table, here is a quick...

When the nights turn colder and the leaves begin to change, it seems that our minds turn to the splendors of Autumn. This time of year brings to mind images of colored leaves, apple picking,...

Red, white and blue are patriotic colors and appropriate to adorn the table of a political event. Carnations are traditional American flowers used for many occasions because of their full blooms...

Photos are not your typical centerpiece items, so they must fit the theme of your party or event or they might seem out of place. Types of events where photo centerpieces would be appropriate...

Draw the focus to the center of the table with a seasonal autumn centerpiece. Cast a glow across the table with ambient candlelight or creatively carved Jack-o-Lanterns. Showcase the bounteous...

When hosting a party, the table decoration can enhance the mood you are trying to set. For children's birthday parties, the table becomes part of the overall decoration scheme and should be fun...

If you would like to have a table centerpiece with a beach theme for a party, reception or just to have for your home décor, here is an idea for a candle centerpiece that sets nicely in a...

For an Asian table theme, use dramatic colors, beautiful floral arrangements and delicate lighting. From a simple cherry blossom to a complex water fountain, floating candles to a Zen rock garden,...

Are you hosting a party and need a unique idea for a centerpiece? Using fruit slices is a creative way to add bold colors and a beautiful scent to a centerpiece for any occasion!

Fruit platters are ubiquitous at social occasions, business meetings and even formal affairs. They often consist of drab piles of fruit chunks that are too large to comfortably eat, resting on a...

Butterflies are popular additions to centerpieces for parties, holiday gatherings and receptions. Part of the popularity of butterflies lies in the symbolism that is connected to them. A butterfly...

Sunflowers are a bright and cheery flower suitable for summer and fall occasions. Bring bold colors to your next gathering or event with sunflower centerpieces. Sunflowers are available in colors...

A beautiful centerpiece adds warmth and charm to your dining table. Many people choose a vase or basket of arranged flowers, but there are other options that are equally pretty. A centerpiece made...

Half the fun of throwing a party is decorating the table. Essentially your only restriction is to avoid centerpieces that are so high your guests can't see over them. Otherwise you have free rein...

The nautical theme is popular among home decorators. You find nautical decor in beach houses as well as year-round homes. People also use the nautical theme at all kinds of parties, such as...

Get creative and make homemade table centerpieces with items you can find in nature and at your local craft and hardware stores. You can create a natural, beach-themed centerpiece with a section...

Many of my articles stress the importance of being thrifty, especially with the state of the economy. I have always been thrifty and like nothing more than a great deal. This article will tell you...

Centerpieces can be used both when entertaining and for general decor on a table top. Make seasonal centerpieces so that you always have a centerpiece filled with silk flowers or other materials...

If you're hosting a poker night, you need a centerpiece with a casino theme. You can have as much fun decorating it as you will playing cards. Since casinos offer more than just poker, you can...

Themed centerpieces are an easy way to add to the décor of any party. Many materials, such as flowers, candles and confetti, can create beautiful centerpieces. Fresh fruit can also make a...

During spring you may be hosting some parties and looking for some fun centerpiece ideas that are inexpensive and easy to put together. From Easter-themed concepts to simple arrangements that can...

Dinner parties are fun gatherings with friends and family, but they can be taxing on the host. In addition to sending out invitations and preparing the menu, you also should consider decorations....

A centerpiece for a banquet should be special enough to befit the grand occasion, but does not necessarily have to be elaborate or expensive. You can create or compile an attractive centerpiece...

A summer centerpiece can be whimsical, patriotic, or simply full of colorful fresh flowers. Have fun by bringing some of the fun summer activities inside to a table or counter top. Whether it is...

This is a great floral centerpiece that you can make for tables at your beach wedding reception, my friend made these for her wedding which had an ocean theme as she and her husband are surfers....

A balloon centerpiece might be just the perfect splash of color for your next gathering. When you create a centerpiece with balloons, you instantly have bright color and interest on a table....

Banquet halls are usually used to celebrate and make special memories, but decorating a banquet hall can be a daunting task. The good news is that your options are many, and with a few tips, you...

Set out a cascading fruit centerpiece at your next celebration and you're sure to hear plenty of compliments from guests. Here are the basic instructions for making one. You'll find everything you...

No party is complete without decorations, and no table is set without a sensational centerpiece. Whether celebrating a holiday or a special occasion such as a wedding, baby shower or graduation,...

Set the mood when you set your dinner or patio table with a beautiful handmade fresh fruit centerpiece that resembles a fancy flower arrangement, but costs half the price. Besides delighting...

Whether you are hosting a buffet in your own home or are a professional caterer who supplies the food and drink for your clients' parties, receptions or business luncheons, a stylish presentation...

This is a super-easy craft and is very pleasing to the eye.

When your guests arrive for your holiday dinner, the table setting can wow them and set the mood for the delicious food soon to be presented. Here are step by step instructions for a formal table...

A bouquet of flowers is always pleasing to the eye and it really dresses up a dining room table or buffet table. However, large arrangements of fresh flowers can be expensive. To create a...

You don't need to be a culinary chef to create a fruit basket centerpiece, but garnishing tools and skills do help. The type of centerpiece you make depends on the festivity, the menu, the time of...

An autumn party gives you the chance to decorate with all the glorious elements of the season, and there's nothing that says fall like apples. If you're entertaining, don't spend a fistful of...

Gerber daisies are wonderfully bright and whimsical. They come in all sizes and every color imaginable, even bridal white. No matter what event you are hosting, whether it is a wedding, shower or...

Recall your youth with a fun lunchbox centerpiece. Any old metal lunchbox can be transformed into a whimsical centerpiece, perfect for a summer barbecue or a Labor Day picnic. This centerpiece...

You can create a fancy centerpiece by carving a simple piece of fruit into an elegant design. Before you begin cutting, you must draw the design onto the fruit. Follow these tips to draw a fruit...

Create a unique centerpiece that people will be talking about for years to come by turning a watermelon into a fruit centerpiece. Before you begin, it's important to draw your peacock shape onto...

Looking for an easy-to-make centerpiece that doesn't take over the room? This pine cone centerpiece is simple, elegent and can be made in minutes

Your dinner party plans are almost complete. You've invited your guests, created a menu, planned the table setting, and you're ready for the big event. Well, almost. You don't have a centerpiece,...

Spring flowers seem especially lovely because they announce the arrival of a new season of growth and rebirth. Celebrate the beauty of spring bulbs and other blossoms by creating your own simple...

Flowers add a touch of beauty and elegance to any dining setting. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a party of significant proportions, floral table toppers are a must. But there's...

Pumpkins aren't only for your doorstep. Decorate your home with this simple centerpiece.