PATRIOTIC STYLE
Easy Centerpieces for July 4th and Memorial Day
Are you doing some patriotic holiday entertaining? Then don't miss these easy centerpiece ideas. Start with a plant or simple arrangement and add a few flags and a bow. Easy, simple, terrific!
July 4th Decor
Red, white, and blue is the color scheme of the day! Use these links to some fun decorating ideas, recipes, and crafts for a patriotic July 4th!
Decorate in Red, White, and Blue
You don't have to wait for a patriotic holiday to bring the colors into your home. Find ways to use red, white, and blue for holidays and every day.
SUMMER DECORATING PROJECTS
Summertime Central
Summer is here! It's time for some great home improvement projects, decorating info, and tips! See this page of fun summertime ideas.
Tips on Choosing a Ceiling Fan
Install a ceiling fan and save energy in hot weather. Browse some ceiling fan features and options before you buy.
SUMMER HOME DECORATING
Cottage Style Links
Cottage Styles are popular for their vintage good looks and casual, romantic feel using painted pieces, pale floral fabrics, and pretty accessories.
Rustic Style
One of the fastest ways to add a dose of interest to a home is to bring in some texture. Rustic furnishings do that with charm and style.
Outdoor Furniture
Looking for ideas in garden furniture? Check out this page of links to projects, ideas, and sources for outdoor furniture, arbors, and seating. Then make some lemonade and enjoy your yard!
Style Guides
Would you like to know more about style? Or find out how to use the newest trends in your own home? Start here with the first in our ongoing series of guides on decorating styles and trends.
SUMMER HOUSEGUESTS
How to Make Your House Guests Feel Really Welcome (and Comfortable!)
You certainly can’t make your spare room into a room at The Ritz, but there are some things you can do to make it just as comfortable. Find out our picks for the most important ingredients for a welcoming guest room.
Inviting Guestrooms
Holidays are family times. If you're expecting houseguests, read the tips here. They'll help you make your guestroom special, comfortable, and beautiful.
Surviving Houseguests
You'll find great ideas on how to stay cool, calm, and collected with a house full of guests, even on the warmest summer days.
MORE ON ABOUT...
Is Your House Patriotic?
Do you live in the United States? Whether your home is brand new or two centuries old, it may incorporate many details of the stately style known as American Federal.
Entertaining on the Fourth
Menus, tips, and fun ideas from About's Guide to Entertaining, Donna Pilato.