By Debra NortonSpecial to the StarThu., Nov. 30, 2017This is part of an occasional series on zero waste initiatives.At this time of year, it’s easy to get taken in by the sparkle of decorations in store windows. But decorating with natural elements and finding new uses for found objects lessens our ecological footprint,...

CLOSE You don't have to go all out when decking the halls for the holiday season. This condo embodies Christmas glitz with simple touches of metallics and sparkle. Bobby Shipman/Louisville Courier Journal/USA TODAY NETWORKBuy PhotoThe living room of the condo of Joline Carter in Louisville, KY. Nov. 7, 2017(Photo:...

Her long list of category awards for the Christmas trees that she decorated include beautiful, creative, unique, and so on. Now, famed tree decorator and local artist Brenda Afshin of Andover is adding a Hollywood angle to that list.Afshin won the "Most Creative/Unique" award for her decorated tree at this year's "Festival...

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services Christmas Tour of Homes will take tour-goers back in time as three homes more than 100 years old are on this year's tour. In addition, two newer construction homes won't disappoint tour-goers looking for decorating ideas.LCCPS assists cancer patients who live in Lawrence...

SHIRLEY — The halls are decked and more than 30 trees trimmed for the annual Octagon House Christmas Tree Walk, which will take place the next two weekends. While the walk through the unique Victorian home at 400 Railroad St. is free, donations are welcome and there is a fee for optional dinners.The walk and meals are...

 Enthusiasts of the SCV Senior Center who plan to take part in the 2018 Celebrity Waiter event will have the chance to turn to their top-secret movie collection and become their favorite spy or secret agent for this year’s dinner theme. Your mission is to Save the Date for Saturday, March 3, 2018 and join us at the...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Shoppers can choose ornaments of various themes or take home pre-decorated tree  The Star OnlineFull coveragehttps://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/11/29/plenty-to-deck-the-halls-with-shoppers-can-choose-ornaments-of-various-themes-or-take-home-predeco...

By Cindy Casey cindy.casey@news-jrnl.com Whether you're looking for some traditional holiday decorating ideas or a glimpse of historical homes decorated for Christmas, it all begins this weekend with the annual Tours of Homes in New Smyrna Beach and DeLand, followed next week in Ormond Beach and Lake Helen.Images...

Photo from the RMHC of the Southwest Facebook page.Photo from the RMHC of the Southwest Facebook page.Local NewsLUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The following is a news release from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest:WHO:Dillard’s® and Ronald McDonald House Charities ®WHAT:2017 Southern Living® Christmas...

This home has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom and features first class finishes and is ideally located in a quiet leafy cul-de-sac in Lemon Tree Passage. The property features a design that provides the flexibility of separate living spaces on each level with 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms and 2 laundries...

Thank you to all who came out on Friday and enjoyed the Night So Bright Night Lights Parade and on Saturday for our annual Candy Cane Hunt and visits with Santa. It was an incredible weekend in Old Town Pocatello!Thank you to our sponsors for making the events possible: ISU Credit Union, Station Square, Bannock Civitans,...

Zionsville’s premier home tour returns this December with six elegantly decorated homes throughout Zionsville. Share in some good cheer and tidings of the season during the Carol of Homes, Holiday Home Tour presented by Zionsville High School’s Show Choirs on December 2nd from 10am – 4pm.This popular home tour will showcase...

Whatever you think about the Kardashians they're undeniably a close family that do almost everything together. This Christmas will be no different, as the family come together to make this Christmas truly unforgettable. Coming to E! on Sunday December 3, here are five secrets from A Very Kardashian Holiday we can reveal: 1....

(E)The Kardashians celebrated Christmas on Sunday’s special holiday episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” titled “A Very Kardashian Holiday.” Highlights included Kim Kardashian getting competitive over decorations, and Kris Jenner and Khloe competing in a bake-off. Get the recap below!Early in the show, Kim, Kourtney...

Fantasy of Trees brings holiday chuckles and decorating ideas. (NTV News)GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Whether it's a big tree, small tree, short tree or tall tree – Stuhr Museum's Fantasy of Trees is spreading holiday cheer around the city of Grand Island."Our community is creative and thoughtful and do a lot of very neat...

Fantasy of Trees brings holiday chuckles and decorating ideas. (NTV News)GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Whether it's a big tree, small tree, short tree or tall tree – Stuhr Museum's Fantasy of Trees is spreading holiday cheer around the city of Grand Island."Our community is creative and thoughtful and do a lot of very neat...

Saturday, November 25, 2017 Historic Landmarks on Holiday House TourThe Westport Historical Society’s (WHS) 31st annual Holiday House Tour scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 10 will feature seven historic houses, five of them designated historic landmarks. Front doors of the homes on the holiday house tour. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)...

Distinctive design touches at AQUA at Pelican Isle's coastal model by Renee Gaddis Interior Designs include a glass wine closet by the entry and a butler's pantry in a nook in the kitchen.(Photo: Submitted)Two new luxury models recently opened in AQUA at Pelican Isle in North Naples.According to Darline Hillard, director...