How to make a perfect low centerpiece

Low floral centerpieces are the perfect tabletop decoration for a dinner party or luncheon. Your guests will enjoy their beauty without having to crane their necks to see their companions across the table. Floral designer Rebecca Cole uses floral...

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How to make a perfect centerpiece using floral tape

Ever wonder how florists get their arrangements to stay so perfectly in place? The secret is in the floral tape grid they create to hold the flowers exactly where they want them. Floral designer Rebecca Cole shows how to make a taped grid, and...

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How to set a formal table

Setting an elegant table is more than just knowing where the salad fork goes. It's paying attention to the small details that add up to a gracious experience. Watch how designer Rebecca Cole sets an elegant table.

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How to set a fun party table

Turn the table into a party by itself with some clever ideas from Bruce Littlefield, author of Merry Christmas, America. Here's how to set a fun party table.

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How to buy diamonds

If you’re buying a diamond, you’d better know your four C's: carat, color, clarity, and cut. Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information Center will show you what you need to know to make a sparkling choice when you buy diamonds.

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How to create a gourmet cheese plate

A cheese plate can be so much more than cheddar cubes with toothpicks. Here, Terrance Brennan, chef-proprietor of New York's Picholine and Artisanal Restaurants, shows you how to create a gourmet cheese plate. See instructions below for the names...

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How to make a beautiful satin bow

The right presentation can turn even grocery store flowers into a delightful gift. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole shows you how to make a beautiful satin bow for a bouquet.

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How to make wreath centerpieces

Hanging wreaths on doors and walls--that's so 2007. Interior designer Libby Langdon shows how to make a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table using a wreath and some candles.

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How to handle awkward social situations

We've all been there - forgetting someone's name at a party, getting stuck with the check, or having to fend off unwanted sexual advances. So what are you supposed to do? Sarah Ivens, former editor of OK! Magazine, and author of numerous modern...

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