I recently ran across these gorgeous paper flowers from stylist Zoe Bradley. Zoe's paper creations have been seen everywhere, from the McQueen runway to the windows of Louis Vuitton and Donna Karan. While many of us will always prefer fresh flowers to paper ones, carefully crafted and displayed paper blooms, such as Zoe's, can make a huge visual impact. Imagine displaying them at a New Year's Eve Read more

Get a new TV for the holidays? Buy one for yourself during the post-Christmas shopping bonanzas, or are planning for a purchase soon? If you've never owned an HD set before, I have some tips for you that may help you get set up, keep your set in good health, and give you a heads up on common mistakes that will save you some heartache down the line. Read more

Since so much thought, time, and preparation goes into making the Thanksgiving meal I think it's important to properly set the table. From the utensils to the water glass, it can be hard to remember where everything goes. That's why I've put together this helpful slideshow — learn how to create an elegant place setting now. Read more

It's a well known fact that when you head home for the holidays, the tech-savvy among us act as our parents personal IT service, setting up WiFi and explaining the ins and outs of social media accounts like Twitter. Do your parents tweet? Since so many news outlets, brands, entertainers, and others are using the service to add value to their products and content, in-the-know Twitter followers can Read more

It's crunch time, people. There are only a few days left before Halloween, and if you're reading this, you're probably still in need of a costume. But don't fret! These 35 ideas are totally doable at home, and all you'll need is a lot of confidence and a little DIY spirit. Read more

As you know, Spring cleaning isn't restricted to your house and home (or Spring). We live our digital lives via our computers every day, so expect to find a lot of random files, folders, and media that you've collected all year, but don't ever use. That's not even mentioning all the dust and grime on the outside. Dump all that wasted space and clean up your computer inside and out! Ready to start Read more

While it's easy to pick up a jar of roasted red peppers, it's nearly just as easy to make your own. You will need to pay a bit of attention while you roast them, so they don't get too charred, but in less than an hour, you will have fresh roasted peppers! They are great for sandwiches, pizzas, hummus, and even more delicious pureed and served as a pasta sauce. If you're ready to skip the aisle Read more

So much can happen overnight! You probably woke up this morning to the shock that your Facebook profile has gotten a face-lift of sorts. While you may not be comfortable with change, you might as well get familiar with all the updates that have taken place. Take a tour through the new Facebook profile features here. Read more

Google opened up Google+ to everyone this morning, allowing all users to get in on the social action. Interested in signing up? We'll walk you through some of the available features that come with Google+, and the first things you should do once you get in. Read more

This season, I made it a priority to educate myself on the basics of canning, pickling, fermenting, and food preserving. Thankfully, I was able to put my knowledge to work when I finally confronted a boiling-water canner and my Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. My parting thoughts after this first brush with home canning? It's not as hard as it sounds, and once you get the rhythm of it, it Read more