Minimalist bow design: Jeannie Pence demonstrates making a simple bow with three yards of ribbon, ideal for small wreaths and reducing material use. Eco-friendly urgency: Experts warn most glossy, ...

Memorial Day will be here soon and I thought for this year I would just do a very simple patriotic decoration like a lantern bow for the living room. My dad passed away almost six years ago at age 98.

Bows have been all over this year - from dresses to jumpers, phone cases, to keyrings. And, of course, they’re perfect for Christmas, so they’re here to stay for another month or so at least. If ...

A version of this article was originally published in December 2013. The only thing that can make finding the perfect gift even better is finding a way to wrap it that is thoughtful, impressive and a ...