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Do You Know How To Polish Your Silver?

2009-11-25T11:11:51Z

This might sound like a silly question, but do you actually know how to take care of your silver? The joy of owning beautiful silver flatware does requires some work to keep it looking beautiful.

To keep your silver sparkling so you can really enjoy it, be sure to follow these steps. First, buy the best silver cream you can find. Wright's in a jar is one good one. It is a thick pink cream that comes with a foam sponge inside the jar.

Collect all of your silver to be polished and set the pieces near the kitchen sink. Spread some paper or soft cotton towels nearby to provide an area to set the pieces once the cream is applied. Read more How To Polish Silver
Photo: (c) Nancy's Silver Shop Inc.

Do You Know How To Polish Your Silver? originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 11:11:51.

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Thanksgiving Mantle Decor

2009-11-24T11:11:36Z

If you have a fireplace, you know that most often than not, the fireplace will be considered the focal point of the room. One of the easiest ways to bring a holiday fell to your space is by decorating the mantle.

Of course, most of us do not have time for elaborate, time consuming mantle decor. However, you also do not want to devoid your mantle of attention!

See if you can apply our ideas for pretty, simple, and inexpensive decorated mantles just perfect for your Thanksgiving party. Read more 7 Fast and Easy Ways To Decorate Your Mantle

Thanksgiving Mantle Decor originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 11:11:36.

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Bedroom Inspirations in Living Color

2009-11-23T11:11:02Z

The master bedroom is truly a space where you are free to express your own sense of color, whether it might be neutral, cottage, floral, or richly Old World.

There is no one color that is "best" for your bedroom. One person will long for a calm space of quiet neutrals while another will find joy in deep colors and interesting accents.

Browse these pages of bedroom ideas to see what colors and color combinations might work for your master bedroom. Read more Leave White Walls Behind: Color Ideas for Your Master Bedroom
Photo: (c) G. Morton

Bedroom Inspirations in Living Color originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 11:11:02.

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House Gift "No-Nos"

2009-11-21T11:11:23Z

Speaking of gifts, it is good to know that there are some things you should never ever take as a housewarming gift.

For example, be really mindful with food gifts.

If you're known for making something special and delicious, great. But think about the lifestyle and allergies of the recipient.

Don't take something modern if they love antiques. Don't take alcohol if you know they don't drink. Don't take yummy dessert if they're on a diet. You get the picture. Read more What Not to Bring for a Housewarming Gift
Photo: (c) Claudio Maciel

House Gift "No-Nos" originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 11:11:23.

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Great Gifts for a New Home

2009-11-20T11:11:41Z

It's a good idea to have a gift in hand when you visit a friend's new home. Whether you're inclined toward traditional gifts or something unique and very personal, welcome your friends or neighbors to their new home with a gift that's practical, useful, and a memory-maker.

One nice thing about housewarming gifts is that they don't need to be wrapped. Pull something together, put it in a gift bag or basket, and ring the doorbell.

If you're making a first visit to a family member's new home, you might have had a hand in helping with the move. If so, you might know exactly what they'll need in the new home.

If they've moved from a large home to a smaller one, organization supplies might come in handy. Read more Find a Housewarming Gift To Remember

Great Gifts for a New Home originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 11:11:41.

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Only One Week Till Thanksgiving!

2009-11-19T11:11:17Z

Can you believe there's only one week 'til Thanksgiving? Hopefully you've got almost everything ready. Sailing through these final chores will be a breeze.

Get your Guest Room ready for your house guests.

Prepare your Thanksgiving menu, including all the add-ons, like butter with rolls, cream and sugar with coffee, lemon for the water, and whipped cream with your pumpkin pie. This way, you won't forget anything!

Start to assign tasks to members of your family, so that everyone will participate and feel a part of the day.

If you plan to use a professional florist, this is the time to order online or visit your local florist. Read more Countdown To A Perfect Thanksgiving: One Week Left
Photo: (c) Gaston Thauvin

Only One Week Till Thanksgiving! originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 11:11:17.

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Update Your Home for the Holiday Season

2009-11-18T11:11:23Z

Crisp nights and shorter days are signals of the approaching holiday season. In preparation for seasonal entertaining, now is a great time to freshen up your living space with simple and easy painting ideas.

Debbie Zimmer, of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, offers suggestions on how to create a festive atmosphere for each room of your home.

For example, you can use professional faux painting and rich velvet chair covers to give the room a very warm, elegant look without any traditional Christmas colors.

Or, get creative with a color hue from a favorite holiday gift bag. Read more Get Your Home Ready to Shine and Sparkle with New Paint Colors
Photo: (c) Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Update Your Home for the Holiday Season originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 11:11:23.

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Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

2009-11-17T11:11:25Z

We have lots of decor ideas for your Thanksgiving celebration: centerpieces, creative tablesettings, projects, crafts, menus, and entertaining ideas.

Explore our photo project pages with ideas for beautiful table centerpieces, follow the easy, step-by-step instructions with wonderful photos to make your own bowl arrangements, or see how you can use an odd number of candles to create an impressive Thanksgiving centerpiece. Read more Your Guide to Thanksgiving Decorating and Entertaining

Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 11:11:25.

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Plan Ahead for a Beautiful Room

2009-11-16T11:11:51Z

There's really no one way to start a decorating project. You can get the bug by looking at a magazine or seeing a beautiful fabric in a store. But whichever way the inspiration comes to you, do not move ahead without a plan.

If you avoid these common decorating project planning mistakes, you're bound to have a satisfying time and end up with a coordinated new space.

Should you paint first? Select the wallpaper? Buy a bargain piece of furniture? While there are many ways to approach a decorating project, don't make the mistake of moving ahead without any plan at all.

If you start decorating without a plan, you're going at it backwards. Don't end up with a piece of furniture that serves no purpose or a color scheme that doesn't work.

At all costs, avoid the following things. Read more How NOT TO Sabotage Your Decorating Project Before You Start
Photo: Janis Christie / Getty Images

Plan Ahead for a Beautiful Room originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 11:11:51.

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Get More Organized for the Holidays

2009-11-13T11:11:12Z

If you were to rate your holiday organization and time saving skills, how high will your score be?

In other words, how good are you at keeping on top of things?

We have some great tips to help you stay organized this holiday season, see how many of them can you start applying right now.

Give yourself a break by staying on top of the holidays this year, you know you deserve it. Read more Top 10 Ways to Be More Organized for the Holidays
Photo: Trinette Reed / Getty Images

Get More Organized for the Holidays originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 11:11:12.

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