Striped Star Pillow
Adorned with ribbon and star appliques, this striking accent piece can make its home in a den, living room, or bedroom. To make a pillow exactly as shown here, each of the star's points should be 9 inches from center. From blue wool, cut two ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
Hispanic Style
Host Kitty Bartholomew shows viewers the essence of Hispanic style, and shows how the addition of a few accent pieces or new colors can give any room some Hispanic flavor. [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Moroccan Mirror, Wish Upon A Star Card
Guest Kristy McNeil shows how to make a mirror accent piece from craft foam. Then, guest Sandi Obertin makes an unique dimensional greeting card. [... more]
DIYnet |
Miniature Victorian Garden
The key to a successful Wardian garden is keeping the scale of support structures, as well as plants, small. In the Victorian era, miniature terrariums were popular parlor accent pieces. Within the Wardian cases -- as they came to be known -- ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Carpet Magic
Rev up any room in your house with a carefully selected rug. Simply changing the rug can revamp the whole room. Toss in a couple of accent pieces, and take a new style for a spin. Set the tone for a cozy, informal setting with a floral rug. The ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
Moroccan Mirror, Wish Upon A Star Card
Guest Kristy McNeil shows how to make a mirror accent piece from craft foam. Then, guest Sandi Obertin makes an unique dimensional greeting card. Carol Duvall Show: Shrinking Star Bag, Knit To Be Gelled, Shoebox: Votive Candle Boats, Birthday ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes
Stick with one accent piece for your garden, even if it is a little silly. One little whimsical statement goes a lot further than 10. Get one like this now. People often make the mistake of putting too many decorative items in their front yard, ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
How to Pick Decorative Accessories for the Dining Room
The central focus of dining rooms is usually the furniture--a large cherry wood table, antique chairs, an ornate chandelier or an heirloom china cabinet. These focal points can be complemented and dressed up further by the right accent pieces. ... [... more]
eHow |
How to Choose a Rug for a Child's Room
When you're decorating your child's room, accent pieces such as rugs are typically at the bottom of the list of necessities, but the right rug can add the perfect finishing touch to the décor. Carefully consider the variables, how much you're ... [... more]
eHow |
How to Build a Japanese Torii Gate
Japanese Torii gates are traditional gates seen at the entrances of shrines and temples. A Torii gate symbolizes the gateway to a spiritual or tranquil place. Make one for your yard as an accent piece over a path or at an entrance to a garden. ... [... more]
eHow |
Bright Work
John Greviskis, host of DIY's Shipshape Boating, demonstrates how to strip and re-varnish the wood on your boat. This technique, known in nautical terms as bright work, can easily improve the condition of your boat's wood accent pieces. [... more]
DIYnet |
Mahogany China Display -- Back Panel
The wall-mounted china display features mahogany shelves and back panel with a frame and accent pieces made from African wengae. With the frame assembled, the back panel installed and the mahogany shelves cut to size, David Marks lays out ... [... more]
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