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Presentation can change the entire outcome of a dinner party – the hosts, the food and the set up can all play key factors in how perfect the night will go – adding little extra details can go a long way.

Jasmine Flower Napkin Fold

A nice touch when hosting a dinner party are folding napkins in creative ways similar to origami and placing them on each guests dinner plate. Below are 6 different ways you can fold napkins for your next dinner party or event with step by step help!

Cone Napkin Fold for a pure and simple look

Hat napkin fold is a standing fold that makes a bold statement

Swan Napkin fold for something a little fancier and more intricate

Star napkin fold is perfect for a birthday – you can do the cone napkin fold for all the other guests and create the star napkin fold for the special person whose birthday you are celebrating

Butterfly napkin fold is an excellent choice for bridal showers

Opera napkin fold is a really great choice for holiday parties

With some many different ways of folding napkins to add a special touch to your next dinner party, you will find the right one for your special event!

Buying your first house or apartment or planning to move and only want to take the essentials with you? Below is a list of the basic essentials for every room in your house so you can stay organized and live with only the necessary belongings.

Dining Room Basics:

• Table
• Chairs
• Linens
• Ceramic serving pieces
• Serving utensils
• Dinner plates
• Stainless steel flatware
• Serrated steak knives
• Drinking glasses
• Wine glasses
• Bottle Opener

Living Room Basics:

• Sofa
• Occasional chair or lounge chair
• Coffee table
• Side table
• Lamps
• Shelving Unit
• Mirror
• Ottoman
• Memorable decor
• Curtains or shades

Kitchen Basics:

• Eight quart stockpot
• Three quart saute pan
• Two quart saucepan
• Microwave oven
• Toaster oven
• Food processor
• Handheld mixer / blender
• Coffee grinder and coffee pot
• Chefs knife
• Paring knife
• Serrated knife
• Cutting Board
• Ice cube tray
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Oils
• Grater
• Strainer / colander
• Peeler
• Paper towels
• Dish towel
• Dish soap
• Kitchen scissors

Bedroom Basics:

• Bed
• Dresser
• Chest
• Night Table
• Bedside Lamp
• Upholstered armchair

Bathroom Basics:

• Cabinets
• Hooks
• Towel racks
• Shower caddy
• Mirror or mirrored medicine cabinet
• Bath mat
• Shower curtain / shower liner
• Towels / washcloths
• Tub pillow
• Candles
• Garbage pail
• Hand soap
• Hand towel and towel ring
• Tubside table

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Traditional weddings typically have the ceremony in a church, synagogue, temple or in a designated place in a banquet hall. However there are many different venue locations to have a wedding ceremony and reception.

Cavern and Caves – Wouldn’t it be lovely to celebrate the official marriage of you and your partner inside of mother earth? If you’ve ever visited a cave or cavern they typically have tour guides that walk you through and show you around. Some places have areas designed for couples to be married. There is usually beautiful lighting set up already to showcase the caves key features and you can pretty much hold off on decorating with the natural lovely formations  such as the hanging icicle-like stalactites from the top of the cave and spiraling stalagmites that rise up from the ground.

If you are preparing for your wedding day and you are the bride to be, choosing a dress can be a little stressful but also a lot a of fun. All eyes will be on you – and –  you’ll only be having this experience one time (well, hopefully!) With an eye for beauty, design and fashion, some of the most lovely wedding dresses I’ve seen have been made of silk and satin fabrics like chiffon and charmeuse. These fabric types especially on gowns and dresses flows elegantly and flatter the form of a woman’s body especially as she moves in it making her graceful and absolutely stunning.

We all have different body types but we all want to look lovely on our wedding day. Whether you are curvaceous and voluptuous, large around the waist and mid section or extremely thin there is a wedding dress made for you.

Straight neckline lace top with an open back and a layered chiffon skirt with a silk ribbon tied around the waist

Scandinavian furniture design is known for its clean cut edges, crisp features, sturdy build and especially for its innovation – whether it be through inventing new ways to design furniture or creating multi-functional furniture designs.

This look combines the contemporary style of black and white contrasting colors with chic hints of metallic accents mixed with elements in Scandinavian furniture design seen in the Divani Casa Rixton Sectional including a strong build with sleek edges and sharp, angular legs.

The highlight of this sectional is its ability to transform into 3 different pieces of furniture in one design. It serves as a three seat sofa, a chaise lounger and it can be converted into beds.

Its dark gray upholstery subtly stands out among the white walls, flooring and other furnishings without being ostentatious. The darker metallic decor matches well with the sectionals upholstery and the silver metallic vases and sculptural art matches well with the sectionals shiny metal legs.

The touch of green provided by the tree in the corner and the modern rug placed directly in front of the sectional is a neutral color highlighted by pale blue and light brown designs. This look shines a light on modern minimalism, highlighting contemporary chic with a touch of Scandinavian style and innovation.

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It’s really easy to make natural hygiene products using a few simple ingredients that is better for health as you know what its made from and has less artificial ingredients plus it is more cost efficient and better for you too!

Instead of throwing away old wine bottles or simply chucking them in the recycling, you can make them into artistic flower vases as home decor and as a fun craft project. Taking any old bottle, you can use a variety of different art materials to make a wonderfully stunning creation.

What You Can Use: 

• Acrylic or watercolor paints
• Craft Paper
• Cut-outs from magazines and newspapers
• Mod podge or finishing adhesive
• Stickers
• Paint pens

Some of the designs you can come up with are incredibly interesting and unusual. When using paints, you can create cool drip and splatter effects with colors that mix forming their own combinations and natural patterns.

You can also fold craft paper and cut shapes into them similar to making a paper snowflake to create unique shapes and artistic designs. For the decoupage effect you can cut out images and words from magazines and newspapers and using mod podge, which is an adhesive that dries clear, make a collage around the entirety of the bottle.

Combine different art materials together for a mixed media design. The way you decorate your recycled wine bottle is entirely up to you and can be turned into many different styles. Have fun and create something you are proud to use as decor in your home!

Fruit and cheese combinations are absolutely delicious especially when you choose the right ones! An excellent combination that is super easy to make and will have your tastebuds buzzing for morning breakfast are goat cheese and fig scrambled eggs!

scrambled eggs kale goat cheese and fig spread

What You’ll Need: 

• 4 Eggs (scrambled)
• Goat Cheese (softened)
• Fig spread
• Kale (chopped)
• 2 – 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• Soy Sauce
• Butter
• Canola Oil
• spices (pepper, sea salt)

Chop about 2 cups of kale and mince 2 -3 garlic cloves. Heat 1/2 tbsp of canola oil on medium heat on the stove in a frying pan.

Add your garlic and turn the heat to medium low. Once your garlic has simmered for about 3 – 5 minutes, add your chopped kale. Add about a a 1/4 cup of water and 2 – 3 tbsps of soy sauce. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Cover and allow to simmer on low heat for 6 – 8 minutes. As your kale and garlic steam, you want to add about 1 tbsp of butter or canola oil to the frying pan. As the butter heats, in a separate bowl, crack 4 eggs and whisk to scramble.

Add to the frying pan on medium low heat. Scramble in the pan with a whisk, you will want to add about 2 – 3 tbsps of fig spread to the eggs as they cook. Add the cooked kale and garlic. Lastly, add 3 slices of goat cheese to the scrambled eggs.

You’ll want to add the cheese last as it will melt quickly once it heats up in the pan. Scramble altogether and season with a little salt.

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Want to bring a little eye candy to your space? Lollipop Stools add a pop of color and old fashioned, retro modern style to your dining space!

lollipop stools

They come in a variety scrumptious color options like lime green, vibrant red, bright orange and black. You can mix and match colors to add a rainbow color scheme to your interior design or you can choose one color to add emphasis to other accents and decor. They look like the type of stools you would find in a old school ice cream parlor, candy shop or psychedelic 1960s inspired diner.

lollipop stool (green)

They are made of solid steel with a built-in gas lift for easy seat height adjustment. Plus, the seats are cushioning with plush foam padding combining style with comfort. The steel frame is coated with a white powder finish adding even more retro goodness to the design while highlighting the eye catching colors of the seat cushions.

The Lollipop Stools are incredibly charming and delightfully colorful they will light up a room and brighten your interior space with their cool retro exterior and ultra modern functionality!

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It can be a real challenge to get your little ones to eat healthy snacks especially when the bad stuff comes in such colorful and entertaining packages. I mean, have you ever seen those cereal boxes? The back of the box features games, cartoons and other fun things – it even makes me want to eat it while knowing the sugar content is out of control! Kids, like adults need sustainable energy, anything with a boat load of artificial sugar is only going to make them crash and burn, but how to get them to eat boring old carrots or string beans? Make the snacks look cool and tasty you have a way better chance of getting them to at least try it!

Vroom Vroom Race Car Fruit Snacks