By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Love the shiny glamour of mirrored or silver-leaf furniture, but not the high price tag?  With a few hours’ labor, even a novice can give a tired old piece this modern look at a fraction of the cost of buying new.  I am not particularly creative, but I successfully used the ancient technique... 

By JENNIFER FORKER For The Associated Press AP This undated photo courtesy of Giuseppina “Josie” Joan Therese Seivert’s necklace— a large heart shape covered in tiny pieces of sparkly jewelry attached to a bolo tie — looks homemade, and it is. It comes with a heartfelt story.  Her sister made it for her before Seivert... 

AP This file product image released by ToysRUs shows the Little Boutique Wall Decal of a tree. Inexpensive and easy to install, wall decals are popping up on walls in every room of the house.   (AP) – Wall decals have quickly become the fast food of home decorating. Inexpensive and easy to install, these peel-and-stick pieces... 

For a lot of moms, the urge to nurture extends to plants and flowers, outdoors and in. So for Mother’s Day, instead of getting her a traditional floral arrangement that lasts just a few days, consider other options for or from the garden. If mom spends some of her happiest hours in her backyard garden, you might sign her up... 

(ARA) – Summer was a sizzler, but cooler weather brings relief and a return to the indoors, which can seem a bit drab after the lively colors of summer. The easiest way to spruce up your decor is with fresh color on the walls. Along with the beauty and warmth of traditional harvest colors or the soothing calm of winter... 

(ARA) – The holidays are full of traditions, from big family gatherings down to the simple pleasures like hot cocoa. When it seems like the whole world is in a festive mood, it’s easy to get excited about checking off items on your traditional holiday to-do list, especially when it comes to decorating your home. First,... 

(ARA) – After the “I dos” are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying “I do” at the altar, that phrase... 

(ARA) – We are all watching our wallets closely as we begin to prepare for Christmas. There are children, parents, siblings, friends, teachers and a host of others for whom we need to purchase gifts. And you’re likely planning to throw at least one holiday gathering that involves large quantities of food and drink.... 

(ARA) – When summer’s over it means back to spending more time indoors. But don’t let the dropping temperatures take you down with them. Instead, spruce up your space with easy projects. With a little time – and even less money – you can transform your home with simple and luxurious looks …...