Key Takeaways Draw inspiration from East Coast towns like Nantucket for an elevated take on 4th of July decor.Less is more ...

Because the cake decorating class had over 30 students, it was easy for my eyes to wander to other cakes and compare my work. Feeling discouraged, however, is unhelpful in learning.

I've been decorating my place for Christmas, and I realized I don't really have a cohesive design scheme. I basically just hang up the same old hand-me-down ornaments and string lights every year.