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The invitation to party arrives in the mail. The date gets circled on the calendar. The perfect outfit is found, and the babysitter is booked. Now it’s time to find the perfect hostess gift to thank the hostess for her hospitality. Here are some great ideas to consider.Stationary. Choose beautiful stationary embossed with your hostess’s monogram. Candy. Indulge the party-thrower’s sweet tooth with a plateful of delicious homemade candy, or visit a local candy shop to find a delicious ser …

With as much time as we spend working at our jobs, it is important to make the space you occupy as invigorating and comfortable as possible. Make workspace is your home away from home with these simple tips. Rearrange. A new perspective offers a fresh look. Move your chair, switch cubicles with a friend, or have your computer switch sides of the desk. If your workspace is in your home, consider switching rooms. A desk can be placed facing the window, the door, or even in the middle of …

Pressed flowers make beautiful displays and excellent gifts. They are especially lovely when encapsulated inside of a picture frame. However, if not framed properly, these blooms will decay and ruin. Preserve these flowers by protecting them from the elements. Here are some simple steps to follow which will ensure the pressed flower artwork will hold the beauty of spring and summer’s brightest blooms year round.Choose the flowers to press. Decide on what flowers to press by picking dry …

Do you have budding artists in residence? As parents, we can support them and let them know we appreciate their talent by providing them with the materials they need, as well as the guidance and encouragement that will let that artistic talent blossom fully. Your kids’ artwork will be a priceless collection and should have its own display. And no, the ref will not provide enough space for the volume of masterpieces your kids will produce in the next few years.Of course, there are some cons …

Mirrors are silvery pieces of decorating magic. You can instantly add visual impact to the room simply by hanging a framed mirror on the wall or leaning an oversized mirror at a previously ignored corner of the room. However, mirrors need regular maintenance and cleaning to keep their shining, silvery and streak-free splendor.Use the right cleaning supplies. Since mirrors are made of glass, wiping it with water will not do. There are glass cleaners that are specially designed to get rid of …