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    <description><![CDATA[Make your next get-together something special with our easy entertaining tips, last-minute solutions, and colorful decorating ideas.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Southern Living Style Guide Editor's Favorite Dining Rooms]]></title>
      <description>Learn how personal touches and combining styles creates a unified design theme&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/C8PkX_mc-lM" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:description><![CDATA[Learn how personal touches and combining styles creates a unified design theme]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Southern Living Style Guide Editor's Favorite Dining Rooms</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/editors-favorite-dining-rooms-00400000065691/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pretty Table Setting Tips]]></title>
      <description>Create a professionally decorated look at your next party with these easy ideas that won't break the bank.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/qgIRMxYp_ZQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Brian Francis</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[To allow guests plenty of room to chat across the table, make sure your flower arrangements are not too grand. Here, a set of bud vases mixed with a larger vase creates varying heights of color.Hostess tip: Instead of calling the florist for expensive arrangements, purchase multiple preassembled bouquets from the grocery store, cut open the bags, and mix up the flowers for a custom look.For a look like this:Emblem Round Footed VaseAvailable at VietriPetite Bud Vases and Tuscan Accent PlatesAvailable from Southern Living at HOME]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Mixed Arrangements</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/table-settings/pretty-table-setting-tips-10000001843319/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Table Setting Cheat Sheet]]></title>
      <description>Here's our guide to help you navigate the complicated world of table setting etiquette.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/2IiCQ0xGtyg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Erik Rank</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[For a casual lunch, feel free to use heavier dinnerware, like these simple ceramic plates. Provide glasses for whatever beverage you plan to serve. The coffee cup may be set on the table rather than passed after the meal. There are no candlesticks on a lunch table, since you don't use them when you're not lighting the candles, which you wouldn’t be in the daytime.• Download the Casual Lunch Cheat SheetTable: MyrtlePlace mat:Pottery BarnPlate and mug:Pottery BarnFlatware:Pottery BarnGlasses:Pottery BarnNapkin: Gracious Home, Find Similar at Table MattersSalt &amp; pepper:Table MattersFlower container:Pottery Barn]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Casual Lunch</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/table-settings/tablesetting-101-10000001718415/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Set a Stunning Table]]></title>
      <description>Floral designer Isabella Bosquet bends all the rules to create charming centerpieces.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/SFLwfi_k5pQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Quentin Bacon</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA["Have fun with the flowers and buy things you've never bought before," Bosquet says of her tropical display of orange and green cockscomb, protea, and roses. "I adore this one because of the strong color and texture. The cockscomb and protea pick up the colors in the china and napkin ring. It really looks like coral."]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Tropical Decor</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/table-settings/set-stunning-table-10000000784100/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[6 Simple Flower Arrangements]]></title>
      <description>Fill your home with fragrant blooms while impressing your guests with easy-to-assemble arrangements.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/FPUIjoiAY7w" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Easy and inexpensive, fishbowls and zinnias elevate a classic summer arrangement in less than five minutes. Follow this easy step-by-step from Style Editor Heather Chadduck.1. Fill the fishbowl two-thirds full of water. Curl a hosta leaf around the inside of the bowl.2. Stack one or two bowls on top of the first to vary the height of your arrangement, adding water and a hosta leaf to each bowl.3. Place zinnias in top bowl. For a single-bowl arrangement, use three flowers; for stacks, cluster five to seven.4. Change the water daily so zinnias will last longer.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Stack It Up</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/hosting-tips/6-simple-flower-arrangements-10000001815322/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Reincarnation of Carnations]]></title>
      <description>These flowers super cheap and super stylish -- if you know how to use them. See how to make this "filler flower" the star of the show.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/wnKi6IK0INw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jean Allsopp</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Materials•Purple carnations (in varying shades)•4 same-size square containers•Florist foamBegin with four bunches of two colors of carnations. Then, using four equally sized boxes filled with soaked florist foam, assemble the arrangements by cutting each carnation stem to 1 to 2 inches in length. Start on the outside edge of each box, and insert flowers around the entire perimeter. Begin another row inside the first until the box is completely filled in.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Bold Color, Versatile Shape</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/budget-style/reincarnation-of-carnations-10000001879164/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Colorful Topiaries]]></title>
      <description>Easy and eyecatching, our favorite topiaries will brighten any room in your home.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/46TWhmVgwjA" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Charles Walton IV</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Gayle Drummond designed this topiary to accent the room’s green-and-pink palette.With its quintessential preppy colors -- in the bright pink rose ball between two layers of deep green moss -- the completed look is fitting for a springtime luncheon.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Tip-Top Topiary</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/hosting-tips/colorful-topiaries-10000001726643/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[4-Step Flower Arrangement]]></title>
      <description>Before your next get-together, create an easy centerpiece that divides into beautiful party favors.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/RHjtqq9FD9Q" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Arrange the bouquets in a water-filled container and place as your centerpiece on the dinner table. Before guests leave, hand each one a bouquet to enjoy at home.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Step 4</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/hosting-tips/4-step-flower-arrangement-10000001880844/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foolproof Flower Arrangements]]></title>
      <description>Impress your dinner guests -- or create something to enjoy yourself -- with six simple, budget-friendly arrangement ideas.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/nwpiB7Iz2zI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Tria Giovan</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Small arrangements of one kind of flower are ideal for the novice. If you are seeking a more dramatic effect, try a grouping of them in similar hues. These range from pink to red and are all in silver containers to create a cohesive feeling.Ideal spot: A dramatic mass of a single color is perfect for a dinner party when you know guests will linger. Keep the display low so the conversation isn’t inhibited.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Similar Hues</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/hosting-tips/foolproof-flower-arrangements-10000001869604/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sponsored: Viva Towels® Holiday Entertaining Tips]]></title>
      <description>Sunny Anderson, host of Food Network's Cooking for Real, creates the perfect hand-held appetizers, sure impress guests at your next party.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/dU4mGtlyloo" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Viva Paper Towels</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/hosting-tips/viva-paper-towels-00400000061049/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spoil Your Houseguests]]></title>
      <description>Expecting company this season? Don't worry, these simple ideas will get your home guest-ready.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/MrvzinyktPQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:description><![CDATA[• Layer your lighting: Use lamps with three-way bulbs so guests can adjust the amount of needed light when reading or getting ready in the morning.• Triple the sheets: How do luxe hotels make their beds so comfy? It's the three-sheet rule. One is spread over the feathertop on the mattress. The other two sandwich a thin, down-filled blanket. Then a heavier down duvet goes on top of all that.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Create a Mood</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/prepare-home-guests-10000001681891/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Easy Entertaining]]></title>
      <description>Our editors show you tips for throwing an impromptu party for friends at the beach.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/nB61e5mx2AU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Set a Stunning Table]]></title>
      <description>Floral designer Isabella Bosquet bends all the rules to create charming centerpieces.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/SFLwfi_k5pQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~3/SFLwfi_k5pQ/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Quentin Bacon</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA["Have fun with the flowers and buy things you've never bought before," Bosquet says of her tropical display of orange and green cockscomb, protea, and roses. "I adore this one because of the strong color and texture. The cockscomb and protea pick up the colors in the china and napkin ring. It really looks like coral."]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Tropical Decor</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/table-settings/set-stunning-table-10000000784100/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Party Like a Mad Man]]></title>
      <description>See how actor Bryan Batt from the Golden Globe and SAG-winning series Mad Men hosts a '60s style cocktail party at home.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/naCWJrCZpOk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hostess Gifts Under $50]]></title>
      <description>Don't show up empty handed, thank the hostess on your list with a stylish gift that won't break the bank.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/YBvnO1DBAqM" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Courtesy of Smith &amp; Hawken</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Long lasting orchids can be used anywhere in the home for instant elegance. And every time your hostess sees the delicate blooms, she'll smile and think of you.Burrageara Orchid$39Available at Smith &amp; Hawken]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Elegant Blooms</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/entertaining/parties-occasions/hostess-gifts-under-50-10000001821064/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Flower Arranging How-to]]></title>
      <description>Welcome the season with fresh flowers and foliage. Learn how to make this beautiful arrangement.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/KEXO0pA-cnk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Guest Rooms]]></title>
      <description>Make your guests feel extra-special by creating a relaxing room for their stay.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~4/-N9EwpVqqjc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/entertaining/~3/-N9EwpVqqjc/</link>
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        <media:content url="http://img4.myhomeideas.com/i/2008/07/1823793-crisp-m.jpg" type="image/jpeg" />
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jeff McNamara</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Caramel-colored walls and crisp, white bed linens play host to green accents in this guest bedroom. The draperies, lampshade, and checked quilt help coordinate the color palette.Tip: Place fresh flowers in the room for a fragrant welcome. Create simple, pretty flower arrangements.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Classically Crisp</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/top-10-guest-rooms-10000001823793/</feedburner:origLink></item></channel></rss>
