This wreath might be too tempting to remain intact for long. To make it, you'll need 2 pounds of hard candy in twisted wrappers, an 8-foot length of embroidery thread, and a round wire wreath form that is 8 inches in diameter. First, tie the center of the more »

This string of votives will shed a soft glow over your Fourth of July celebration. Place tea candles in translucent red, white, and blue colored-glass votives, and tuck each into a tiny wire basket. more »

Handmade paper stars add a festive touch, whether you're adorning a holiday mantel or decorating for a birthday party. more »

Dyed pistachios-and the telltale red lips and fingers you get from eating them-went out of fashion in the seventies. Now they're back, this time as part of a valentine wreath. more »

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Nothing imparts a ceremonious sense of opening the meal like removing a napkin ring, and few table accessories brighten a setting as nicely. more »

While a bottle of wine is an easy gift to give, it's often troublesome to wrap. The three ideas here begin with soft, flexible materials that conform to a bottle's contour. more »

This wreath is the ideal complement to a tree filled with paper ornaments and is also lovely displayed on its own. Trace a leaf, or draw one freehand; use your design as a template to cut lots of leaves out of various shades of green paper. Make a cut in more »

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A quick trip to the market yielded this fall centerpiece, an informal arrangement of kumquats, squashes, and a bell pepper in a ceramic compote. more »

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These three napkin folds are easy to create (but your guests will never know). For impressive results, start with clean, pressed linen or cotton napkins, and keep the iron hot. more »

Make a good first impression with your table more »