Fresh Ideas for the New Year

The ultimate guide for celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas filled with innovative ideas for holiday decorating, party hosting, thoughtful gifting, and much more.

Easy, Elegant Holiday Decorations

Maximize the holiday cheer in your home with these decorating and entertaining ideas for the living and dining room. Find Christmas tree alternatives, easy wreath how-tos, new ideas for stockings, and holiday tabletop accents.

Whether hosting a casual dinner or something more elaborate, details are key to any successful event. Select a thin ribbon and tie a sprig of greenery and a simple, small ornament to napkins. This effortless step makes every place setting unique and guests will appreciate the extra effort.

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Whether hosting a casual dinner or something more elaborate, details are key to any successful event. Select a thin ribbon and tie a sprig of greenery and a simple, small ornament to napkins. This effortless step makes every place setting unique and guests will appreciate the extra effort.

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Gold, silver, or colored ribbon makes a suitable alternative to a festive table runner and works best in a small space.

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Distinguish guest seating and personalize each place setting without making name cards. Select mix-and-match ornaments that work together but aren’t identical. Suspend ornaments from elegant ribbons attached to chair backs.

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17 of 19 Whether hosting a casual dinner or something more elaborate, details are key to any successful event. Select a thin ribbon and tie a sprig of greenery and a simple, small ornament to napkins. This effortless step makes every place setting unique and guests will appreciate the extra effort.