Beautiful Bouquets

Ever wondered how magazines such as ELLE Decor make there flower arrangements look picture perfect? Here's a tip to make them look just right in a low, wide vase. Tie the group of flowers together with a clear rubber band. It will hold them together and splay them out perfectly. Move over ELLE Decor!

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Easy Entertaining

Though it's fun to go shopping in preparation for events, parties, or dinners you're hosting, entertaining can be as easy as using what's already around your house. Use votive candle holders (which cost about $1 at Target or Michaels) to set out toothpicks in a cute and creative way. Set a tray of cheeses or a bowl of olives next to them for the perfect munchies. Simple as that! 

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