Decorating ideas

Make a tabletop hairpin leg planter from a big plastic Easter egg

Mid century modest houses “Off the Grid” — New collages from Mel Kolstad

Brother Charger 651 vintage sewing machine

How to decorate the fireplace in a mid century ranch house?

Rich lime green from vintage David Hicks — fresh sitings of my 2013 Color of the Year

12 funny, unique and creative holiday decorations from readers’ houses 2012

700+ reader photos of their holiday decorations in our gallery — Upload your photos, too!

Hip Haven bullet planters — nifty gifty holiday idea

Retro Renovation 2013 Color of the Year: Broyhill Premier Chapter One Lime Green

Should you “fix the architecture”? My 7 tips.

Erica Wilson demonstrates crewel embroidery and needlepoint in this 1970s video

How to group art and collectibles into high-impact wall decor — 6 basic ideas from 19 reader homes