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Results tagged “festive”

Giada cooks up festive holiday party appetizers

Dec. 20: Hosting or heading to a party over the holiday and wondering what to serve? Chef Giada De Laurentiis demonstrates how to whip up simple and tasty appetizers like sweet and salty bacon and nuts and hummus in cucumber cups.  Hosting or heading to a party over the holiday and wondering what to serve? Chef Giada De Laurentiis demonstrates how to whip up simple and tasty appetizers like sweet and salty bacon and nuts and hummus in cucumber cups. (TODAY)

Set a festive table with Colin Cowie's ideas

Dec. 18: Whether you're inviting family over or celebrating with friends, a festive table sets the tone for a great event. Entertaining and lifestyle expert Colin Cowie shares his tips for bringing some holiday cheer to your table décor. Whether you're inviting family over or celebrating with friends, a festive table sets the tone for a great event. Entertaining and lifestyle expert Colin Cowie shares his tips for bringing some holiday cheer to your table décor. (TODAY)

6 ideas for festive, frugal holiday gift exchanges

Dec. 5: Jeff Yeager, AARP's savings expert, says it is possible to have a creative gift exchange with family and friends without breaking the bank. He shares his ideas, from a re-gifting party to an old photo gift exchange that will have your family reminiscing. Jeff Yeager, AARP's savings expert, says it is possible to have a creative gift exchange with family and friends without breaking the bank. He shares his ideas, from a re-gifting party to an old photo gift exchange that will have your family reminiscing. (TODAY)

Low-cost ideas for a festive Thanksgiving table

Nov. 17: Elaine Griffin from Better Homes and Gardens explains how easy it is to make your Thanksgiving dinner table look festive and gorgeous in an affordable and simple way.  Elaine Griffin from Better Homes and Gardens explains how easy it is to make your Thanksgiving dinner table look festive and gorgeous in an affordable and simple way. (TODAY)

Try 6 festive variations on mashed potatoes

Nov. 15: Prevention magazine's Ariane Duarte shows Kathie Lee and Hoda how toppings can spice up your favorite mashed potato recipe. Prevention magazine's Ariane Duarte shows Kathie Lee and Hoda how toppings can spice up your favorite mashed potato recipe. (TODAY)

Decorate doors with festive Halloween designs

Oct. 18: Chassie Post, lifestyle editor for Gilt.com, shows how to decorate your doors in time for Halloween with designs that won't scare younger children. Chassie Post, lifestyle editor for Gilt.com, shows how to decorate your doors in time for Halloween with designs that won't scare younger children. (TODAY)

Royal wedding fashion: Bold and festive

April 30: There was rainbow of colors as Westminster Abbey turned into a fashion parade. E! News' Giuliana Rancic and London Times' Hannah Roshell talk about the festive fascinators -- especially Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's headpieces -- and who made the fashion cut and who didn't. There was rainbow of colors as Westminster Abbey turned into a fashion parade. E! News' Giuliana Rancic and London Times' Hannah Roshell talk about the festive fascinators -- especially Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's headpieces -- and who made the fashion cut and who didn't. (TODAY)

Recycle festive finds for your tablescape

Dec. 17: Expert party planner Preston Bailey shows how you can turn holiday shopping bags into festive placemats and wrapping paper into garlands.  Expert party planner Preston Bailey shows how you can turn holiday shopping bags into festive placemats and wrapping paper into garlands. (TODAY show)

Get in the spirit with festive holiday cocktails

Dec. 10: Jeanne Benedict, contributing editor of Celebrations.com, shares five cocktails you can serve at your next holiday party.  Jeanne Benedict, contributing editor of Celebrations.com, shares five cocktails you can serve at your next holiday party. 

Get festive with fondue

Dec. 8: From tangy cheese to molten chocolate, Utah chef Zane Holmquist shows how to prepare sweet and savory pots and pairings of this classic Swiss treat.  From tangy cheese to molten chocolate, Utah chef Zane Holmquist shows how to prepare sweet and savory pots and pairings of this classic Swiss treat. 

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