holidays

14 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

by Allison Lind, Posted Nov 30th 2009

Ah, the joys of the holidays ? prepping for and cleaning up after a dinner party for twenty, last-minute shopping, unexpected guests. If you're charged with hosting holiday festivities, the season is far from "merry and bright." But it can be. Here are some tips for making your gatherings simple and stress-free (well, almost).

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A $136,000 Christmas Ornament

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 30th 2009

Take a look at the most expensive Christmas ornament around. It's worth a whopping $136,000.

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Gift Idea: Peter Norton's Family Christmas Art Projects

by Laura Fenton, Posted Nov 27th 2009

If you're looking for a unique holiday gift, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has just the thing for your this year. The museum is selling limited edition art objects donated by MoMA trustee Peter Norton known as the Peter Norton Family Christmas Art Projects.

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Celebrity Party Planner Colin Cowie's Top Entertaining Tips

by Eugenia Santiesteban, Posted Nov 24th 2009

There are party planners and then the are party planners. And Colin Cowie, the slick British party guru, definitely falls into the latter group. (You might even recognize him from one of his many appearances on the Today Show or the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Not to mention -- the countless weddings, events, and major parties that Cowie has planned for almost any celebrity you can imagine.

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Thanksgiving Crafts: Scrapbook Paper Leaf Garland

by Laura Fenton, Posted Nov 23rd 2009

Here at ShelterPop we love garlands for the touch of whimsy they bring to a room -- we also like them for being easy-as-pie to make. For the autumnal season, I crafted a faux foliage garland out of rough-hewn twine and patterned, scrapbook paper.

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Thanksgiving Crafts: Branching Out

by Laura Fenton, Posted Nov 20th 2009

Capture the spirit of fall's falling leaves with this quick craft for Thanksgiving -- the colored paper will stay bright and cheery long after all the branches are bare outdoors.

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