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Top Dressed Narcissus -Martin Tessler

How To Top Dress Floral Arrangements

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Turn ordinary potted plants into miniature landscapes by choosing a soil cover that matches their look. There are lots of toppings to choose from including aquarium stones, beach glass and even rosebuds.

Give Old Planters A New Cement Overcoat

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It's easy to turn old pots and planters from blah to beautiful with a concrete overcoat. Brendan Power shows you how.
Old windows collage

An Easy Way To Insulate Single-Pane Windows

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Replacing single-glazed windows with brand new double-panes used to be the energy-wise solution. Not any more. Here's an easy. less expensive, attractive way to insulate single-pane windows.

Our 5 Favourite Multi-Tiered Cake Stands

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Multi-stack cake stands are not just for Afternoon Tea any more. Here are five of our favourite ways to display your treats at the table.

Stylish Oil Lamps Are Super Simple To Make

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Here’s how to burn the midnight oil with a gorgeous lamp that's super simple to make.
Vertical Spine Bookcase - via The Design Files

4 Fab Bookcases That Take Up Little Room

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Vertical spine book towers hold books in a vertical stack. Here are four of our favourite models: Sapien, Array, SeI and Lack.
Back Painted Glass Vases - John Sinal

Use Marine Paint To Make Old Vases New

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Add rich colour to plain, old clear glass vases by using this dead simple back-painting technique.
Papterwhites In Bloom

How To Make Flower Bulb Arrangements

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Beautiful low-maintenance paperwhites are a great Christmas gift that is easy to make. Here's how to force these flower arrangements.

How To Make Designer Votive Holders (VIDEO)

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These designer votive candleholders are surprisingly simple to make. Brendan Power shows you how. (VIDEO)
Candles In The Snow - Martin Tessler

How To Light Snowy Pathways With Candles

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  Make light outdoors on a winter’s night by planting…
Marmoleum Placemats - John Sinal

How To Make Marmoleum Placemats And Coasters

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Tough eco-friendly Marmoleum resists grease, acid and can take heat. Brendan Power uses it to make gorgeous placemats.
Chinese Lanterns On Mini'lights - Martin Tessler

Make A Lantern Plant & Mini-Light Display

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Harvest Chinese lanterns to make a brilliant Thanksgiving or Halloween light display. Designer Brendan Power tells you how to do it.