Creating a festive holiday tablescape can be easily accomplished with some advance planning, one or more unique ideas and the creative use of color and paint!

Part of the 'fun' in decorating for Christmas IS the thinking, imagining and planning. There are no set 'molds' or 'rules' that should confine you.

Developing Seasonsal Decorating Variations - Many homes show Christmas decorations, but very few include furniture and accessories as part of the decorations. Well here are some ideas and secrets, so that you can do this in YOUR home without completely redecorating all the time!

Decorating in Stages - Don’t hesitate to decorate because you believe you can’t afford it. With a good plan, you can achieve the look that says, "This is me.", by Decorating in Stages.

Today, there are area rugs targeted toward specific market segments, from the inexpsensive to high end, so the next time you are shopping for area rugs, first refine your choice... is it a hand knotted or machine made area rug you desire?

ART DECO - The Art Deco style is the basis upon which modern design is rooted. The design concepts include not only home furnishing, architecture and commercial design , but a whole new social sensibility and state of mind.

How Color Affects Mood - With the holidays upon us, many of us are redecorating. Before you pull out that paint brush, hang that wall paper or hang new curtains, have you ever taken stock of your home and its color schemes. Is it primed for happiness? Let's take a look.

Holiday Gift Favorites - Plants That Keep Giving - Flowers and plants are always welcome as gifts, but no time is better than the Christmas and Winter Holidays. Plants can so liven up a room...and what better gift can you give than something that inspires happiness and peace?

Take Control of Diabetes - Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes - People who have diabetes know that careful monitoring of their blood sugar and ongoing treatment are critical to their health. By keeping your blood sugar as close to normal as possible, you can lower the risk of the long-term problems.

Keep on Track During the Holidays - 10 Great Tips For Staying Fit And Eating Well - Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most of us will gain seven pounds as a result of indulging in extra helpings, snacking on holiday treats and exercising less. Here are 10 great tips for staying fit and eating well over the holidays.

Tatiana Utkina - Paintings "Flowers In The Garden " and "The Birthday Morning "
Zulim Bowers Designs - Murals "Sunset Mural " and "Hummingbird"
Henry J - Paintings "Turtles" and "Elephants"
Larry O. Gay - Photographs "Vibrant Flower" and "Soothing Flowers "
Alexandru Bucovineanu - Fractals "Birds" and "Flowers"
Various Artists - Paintings and Photographs, "Australian Spirit " and "Soft Flowers"

Art On The Road - The Healing Power of Art - So it seems wise to seek ways to stop, sit, and listen to your heart. One way to do this is to find a place where you can feel calm and peaceful. The healing power of art can help you.

How To Get Started As An Artist - These tips come from someone who was the world's champ at being disorganized, until she decided to become a professional artist...while working a full-time job and mothering a six-year-old boy.

Emporium Mall Highlights - The Newest and Best Shops
Definitely Worth Mentioning - New Decorating E-Book ...Where Do I Put The Sofa? plus... All New Christmas E-Cards from Sentimental E-Creations

Alpine Wreaths - Whether you are into interior decorating or design, everyone is into Christmas and Holiday Decorating. This is fun decorating, where you can really enjoy expressing yourself...and what better way to decorate at Christmas than with fresh noble fir wreaths!

CONCERN - Professional Services for Children, Youth, and Families - We are a private, non-profit, community-based child welfare agency founded in 1978 to serve abused, neglected, abandoned and/or delinquent children and youth. We have assisted approximately 9,000 children and youth in need.

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Holiday Favorites - These delicious Christmas dishes and deserts will be a pleasant touch to your holiday season meals. Give each one of them a try and share them with your friends and family. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Consider freezing your cookie dough or fresh baked cookies ahead of time. When the holidays get closer you can get that last bit of shopping done or last present made instead of spending all your time in the kitchen.

Cajun Recipes and Other Southern Delights - This is a wonderful collection of Cajun and Other Southern Delights such as Red Beans and Rice, Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and Biscuit Topped Seafood Gumbo Pie. These recipes have proven to be the favorites amongst many Cajun food lovers.

Five Energy-Saving Tips - With winter just around the corner, now is the time to give your home a check up. Here are five tips on what to look for to cut your heating bills and make sure your home is ready for those cold north winds.

It's All About Choice - You can choose to accept this world as man has made it, or you can do as Jesus did and choose to see things differently. Having chosen to see things differently, God was able to help Jesus grow spiritually to a level never seen before, and not seen again...but in time, we will see this again in all of us.

Christmas Recipes & Crafts That Kids Love To Make! - 7 great Christmas recipes and crafts for kids! You and your child will love to make and eat these holiday treats.
The Coloring Zone - Enter our Christmas Coloring Contest and see if your childs picture can end up on our Home Page! Plus even more Christmas coloring pages.

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Autumn 2003 - Welcome to the Autumn edition of Dreams Alive Magazine. It is our highest desire that this magazine brings something good into your life. Whether you are a contributor or a reader, you will benefit greatly by being here.

Every issue of Dreams Alive is archived for easy viewing at a later date. Read them all. They are packed with all kinds of decorating and interior design ideas, tips and stories.