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Pretty, instant Halloween decorations
It’s not too late to decorate for Halloween. If you just haven’t had the time to create intricate and labor intensive festive décor, we have a few simple ideas. Here are six very easy to assemble decorations you can put together in no time at...
Autumn flowers and natural elements for rich centerpieces
Here’s a beautiful inspiration board to suggest great ideas for party decor for any dinner party or other upcoming celebration. All of these talented designers use the rich beautiful colors of fall, plus natural elements that add depth to th...
Chilling red wine for guests, too
Neither Franny nor I drink red wine. And I must confess, I always thought red wine was supposed to be served at rom temperature. But the next time we have dinner guests, we’ll be sure that the red wine we serve is properly chilled–thanks...
Cute and quick flowers for a party at the office
Here’s an affordable, easy idea, from the Flower Council of Holland, to decorate for any celebration at the office. These pretty arrangements are based on the simple, eco-friendly idea of recycling disposable coffee or beverage cups. Whether yo...
An invitation for wedding and event planners
You create beautiful weddings! But do your brides, their families and friends know that you can create beautiful parties and events of all types? We can help you show them. How? By putting our 20+ years of publishing success to work for YOU. Right ...
Easy patriotic decor: Festive, low-cost flower ideas
Add fresh floral arrangements to your patriotic party décor—very easily and affordably. Last year, we showed you how to create a patriotic centerpiece of fruit, flowers, and mini American flags. This year, we’re making an e...
Father’s Day Photo Contest–vote for wonderful pictures
Want to see some great photos? We just posted the five finalists in the Celebrate with Style Father’s Day Photo Contest. The voting is already in progress, and we’ll soon award the $250 prize to the winner. In choosing the finalists for a...
Father’s Day Photo Contest–Win $250
We’re excited to announce this year’s Father’s Day Photo Contest. Just share a “special moment” picture of Dad and the kids, Grandpa and the kids, or you and your own Dad! Entering couldn’t be easier. And you can s...
Better burgers for your Memorial Day barbecue
The New York Beef Industry is holding its third annual “Create the Perfect Burger Contest.” If you live in the New York area and have a great, original burger recipe, the deadline to enter is July 31st. Click here for more details. Even...
Mother’s Day photo contest: See our first Moms!
You still have time to enter the Celebrate with Style Mother’s Day Photo Contest for a chance to win $250! Check out the first contest entries and then submit your own “Special Moments” photo. Send in a picture of you and your kids,...
Mother’s Day Photo Contest: Enter to win $250
Join us in celebrating Moms by entering the Celebrate with Style Mother’s Day Photo Contest. Enter and you could win $250 for a beautiful dinner with the family or a treat for your favorite Mom. It’s easy! Share a photo of a special mo...
Easter decorating lessons learned the hard way
Today was really great–family and dear friends over for Easter dinner. Everything turned out well, and we had a wonderful time. However, I must confess, preparing the table décor gave me a couple of hours of sheer, zoned-out fun. Here’s ...
Chocolate Easter egg selling for more than $1,400
I just saw a video on CNN, and had to share images of the chocolate Easter egg featured in that video. Billed as a “Recession-proof egg,” this chocolate confection, on display in some unnamed store in London, was decorated with a gold coi...
Elegant Easter Inspiration
While hunting for table setting ideas for Easter I came across these beautiful photos recently uploaded by Tracy, a designer and a member of flickr.com. Tracy designs gift tags, necklaces, and party decorations in her online store called, Tied Up Mem...
Valentine’s Day Contest: Share your romantic story
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Wishing you a Healthy, Happy, and Better New Year
It’s not often that I find myself thinking, “Good Riddance” to the year that’s about to fade into history. But as the minutes remaining in 2008 tick away, this is one of those times. We’re all familiar with the worst of ...
A Beautiful New Year’s Eve Table
Setting a glamorous table can create a luxurious atmosphere for your New Year’s Eve dinner party. Here’s a stunning tabletop design we found at Accentdecor.com, one of the top importers and distributors of high-end glassware and contai...
Cutest Holiday Kids Photo Contest
It’s really nice to announce our “Cutest Holiday Kids” photo contest. For the first time since we began running photo contests, we’re going to post some of the best pictures, in a new photo gallery. (We figure why not let read...
Baked brie: A party favorite
Baked brie is a rich and comforting favorite that’s easy to make and versatile. It goes well with a variety of fruits, such as pears, cranberries, and any type of fruit preserves. It’s also great with caramelized onions, nuts (see image b...
Set a Festive Fall Table
If you will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you can easily set a festive fall table using beautiful, yet reasonably priced flowers. Here’s great advice adapted from the Flower Promotion Organization. The same technique can be used in different ...
Winner of our Halloween photo contest
Every once in a while you read a great story of someone successfully turning a lifelong hobby into a business. Laura Palady, the winner of the Celebrate with Style “Cutest Trick-or-Treater” photo contest has done just that. Laura, who too...
For Veterans Day: Free wedding gowns for military brides
This week, in honor of Veterans Day, bridal salons all over the country are taking part in a program called “Brides Across America.” Participating salons will select a certain number of wedding gowns to give away–free–to milit...
Ideas for centerpieces: Simple, pretty pinecone crafts
I’m not sure what it is about pinecones, but I’ve loved them since I was a kid. I still think of them kind of like “crunchy flowers.” They’re beautiful by themselves or combined with other natural elements. And pinecone...
Cute and classy Halloween cakes
There’s more fun Halloween stuff around than you can shake a witch’s broom at. Each year, I marvel at the talent of those who create edible eyeballs or who use human heart- or brain-shaped molds for their Halloween desserts. And some of t...
Halloween Fun for the Kids
If you’re looking for some Halloween activities for the kids, as well as recipes, the National Confectioners Association (candyusa.org) offers printable coloring pages, an interactive game, a word search, interesting Halloween trivia, spooky r...
Celebrate Fall with seasonal flavors
It’s easy and satisfying to celebrate the delicious flavors of Fall! Consider a seasonal treat that incorporates fresh pumpkin or apples, and enticing spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This recipe for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars makes ...
Enter Celebrate with Style’s free Halloween photo contest
Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids–and increasingly, for grown-ups! Celebrate with Style loves featuring the precious angels, devils, princesses, pirates, mini-divas and rock stars who dress up and head out in search of candy treats̵...
Holiday based on call for new tradition: Family Dinner
Doesn’t this picture look like it’s right out of a 50’s TV show? Right now, with all of the economic turmoil in our lives, most of us probably could use a bit of 50’s-style retro comfort. I know I could. In fact, all I seem to...
This year’s top kids’ Halloween costumes
It’s always fun to watch the changing tastes and trends among children. These trends are especially apparent among birthday kids and trick or treaters. If you’re looking for a cool and trendy costume for your kid this year, here are today...
Summer Brunch: Alternative to a Barbecue
We’re all excited about enjoying Labor Day weekend! But if you’re not up for a traditional Labor Day backyard barbecue, celebrate the holiday weekend and the continuing summer season with a colorful, elegant brunch. Here are some great id...
