Using a simple drugstore dye, you can match it to the color of your outdoor
accents.

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Debuting this summer is Home Interiors Gallery, a technique that
transforms artwork into the appearance of an original oil masterpiece.

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She
suggests working with several shades that compliment each other and grouping
candles of various sizes and shapes.

Get Creative
Coelho encourages homeowners to get creative with affordable materials,
such as a "cabana veil" she recently added to a basic patio umbrella.
Susie Coelho
http://profnet.com , just in time for
Mother's Day . The collection includes greeting cards, six hand-painted
figurines, a miniature porcelain tea set for one, a ceramic frame and vase,
accent pillows and nested heart-shaped boxes. The company includes television programming and
production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products ,
online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films.

"Our partnership with Better Homes and Gardens continues to be a great
success and a rewarding association for Home Interiors + Gifts," said Anthony
Apollaro, vice president of business development for the Better Homes and
Gardens Collection(R).

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Summer Decorating Story: Easy Affordable Updates to Lighten and Brighten Up the Home

Each season offers new, hot color trends,
and this summer's pink, teal, and black and white contrasts, present the
opportunity to make bold style statements.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, which is in its 26th year, is the number-one entertainment
brand for kids. Home Interiors + Gifts' premium
brands include Thomas Kinkade(R), Boehm at Home(TM) and the Better Homes and
Gardens Collection(R).

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"Oversized candles in unusual shapes are very popular this year , as are
short, wide square candles and tall, slender pillars," said Coelho.

Splashes of Contrasting Color:
The best way to get the most impact for your time and money is to focus on
a clear color palette, says Coelho. The National Candle Association offers the
following candle safety tips for smart, safe candle use:

* Always keep a burning candle within sight.

Holly Hobbie Is Back -- American Greetings Re-launches Classic '70s Character

Located
in Cleveland , Ohio, American Greetings generates annual net sales of
approximately $2 billion.

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For a room with a predominantly green color
scheme, try accents of yellow, blue, orange or teal. The
holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and big enough to collect
dripping wax. Maureen Taxter, senior vice president,
Nickelodeon + Viacom Consumer Products, said the timing could not be better
for bringing Holly Hobbie back. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first
in everything it does.

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If you
have a room that has a lot of pink in it, which is one of this year's hottest
colors, you can add depth with shades of aubergine, fuschia and lavender.
* Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.com ,
connects consumers with other fans , informs them of the newest Holly Hobbie
products and promotions, and provides ideas for crafts and projects. Using
proprietary methods, the raised texture of artwork is recreated on canvas by
an artist. High-resolution
photos are available.

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Pure vanilla-scented candles have given way to "vanilla infusion"
scents that combine vanilla with floral or fruit essences, such as the newly
popular pomegranate and currant scents. For instance, in a brown/beige
neutral room, try incorporating contrasting splashes of bright colors like
turquoise, orange and lavender. "Consumer research shows strong recognition of the
character as well as a great deal of interest in buying new products featuring
her likeness ," he said. Founded in 1957, the Dallas-based company reported
sales of more than $550 million in 2004.

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This time around, the nostalgic character is being reintroduced with the
help of a high tech touch. Whether designed for working in the garden or dining by
the pool, Home Interiors' new collections are geared up for summer outdoors.

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candles. The iconic character, who
personifies childhood innocence, debuted in 1967 on a line of American
Greetings cards, and was one of the first licensed characters in history to
break a billion dollars in retail sales. American Greetings is also the creator and owner of many celebrated
character properties, including Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears. For further information or to find a
Decorating Consultant, please visit http://www.

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Coelho, who is also the host of an HGTV television show, offers decorating
and trend tips to make this a positively glowing summer season:

Shed Some Light:
Candles are a simple way to add new impact to both indoor and outdoor
design. Outdoor candles
can also be functional if you choose citronella candles. Now, she is staging a comeback with
the help of American Greetings and Nickelodeon + Viacom Consumer Products. and Canada, and online at http://www. Along
with greeting cards, its product lines include gift wrap, party goods,
candles, stationery, calendars, educational products, ornaments and electronic
greetings.

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"Natural" candle scents, such as
cotton, linen , water and rain are popular right now as well.
Coelho suggests "clustering" as an updated way to display candles. Remember, if using a veil, keep candles away, as candles in the wind
can be a fire hazard.
* Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.americangreetings . CARROLLTON, Texas, Summer is heating up for Home
Interiors + Gifts, Inc. The Corbin Crackled Hurricane, paired
with the Home Interiors Sugared Pineapple Scented Votive, is the perfect touch
for a romantic evening indoors or a dinner party by the pool.

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American Greetings' Care Bears and
Strawberry Shortcake have had astounding re-launches of their own in recent
years with combined international retail sales topping almost $2 billion since
2002. For more information on the Corporation ,
visit http://corporate.com .

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Nickelodeon, which handles the licensing for SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora
the Explorer, will partner with American Greetings and its subsidiary , Those
Characters From Cleveland, to reintroduce the popular character to those who
fondly remember her from the '60s and '70s, as well as to a whole new
generation of fans.
In spring 2006, American Greetings and Nickelodeon will unveil Holly
Hobbie + Friends, a contemporary evolution of Classic Holly Hobbie geared to
today's young girls, aged 4 to 8.
* The Summer Collection also incorporates exotic flair into many
products.

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For a relaxed, rustic feel, Coelho recommends placing glass or metal
lanterns with brightly colored votives or pillar candles outside on the patio
or deck, or even inside on the mantle or on accent tables. Citronella candles
now come in a variety of scents and designs such as tea lights, votives and
other varieties that can decorate your outdoor space while protecting your
guests from pesky mosquitoes.prnewswire.
"We expect Holly's reintroduction to be as successful as those of our
other comeback characters ," he added.
The full rollout of classic Holly Hobbie products is scheduled throughout
summer and fall this year.

Home Interiors + Gifts Hot New Products and Collections

Crackled Hurricane
Home Interiors has created the ideal candleholder to complement any summer
evening with "crackled" soft light.homeinteriors.
Home Interiors + Gifts, Inc.

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Coelho reports that the hottest trends in candles this year are in
shades of lilac, turquoise, pink, peach and earth tones , such as beige and
cream.
Black and white contrasts are also an instant update to any room.

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* Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets, even wagging tails. CLEVELAND, Holly Hobbie , the charming
girl in the oversized, blue chintz bonnet, was a household name to millions of
women around the world for three generations.
According to Michael Brown, vice president of Licensing for American
Greetings, today's renewed focus on home and family, combined with a longing
for simplicity, honesty and core values, makes the timing ideal for bringing
Holly Hobbie back.
"We're proud to be working with American Greetings to not only reintroduce
her to those she grew up with, but to attract a whole new generation of fans,"
she added. Nickelodeon's U.S.
* Outdoor entertaining is complemented by garden accessories such as a
metal sculpted candle stand; a cobalt blue birdbath; desert-colored
ceramic wall lanterns; an eclectic cross wind chime; and glass flower
garden stakes that are perfect for holding candles, flowers or
birdseed.

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Viacom International Inc.
Note: For details, see page 50 in the Summer 2005 Brochure.

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Coelho says you can incorporate elements of the season's hottest colors
into your existing color schemes through the creative placement of throw
pillows, candles and other accessories. Currently, a new gift and home decor line is being
offered exclusively at American Greetings and Carlton Cards stores across the
U. The three-dimensional textured art, down to the artist's original
brushstrokes , is framed without glass to highlight these exceptional features.

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Better Homes and Gardens Collection(R)
The Summer 2005 Better Homes and Gardens Collection, exclusively by Home
Interiors , showcases summer's hottest colors and designs:

* The popular striped Festiva hand-painted stoneware and serving
utensils make a comeback, with the addition of matching napkins, hand -
beaded flower napkin rings, oversized mugs and a three-tiered serving
tray - - to enjoy with good friends and good food this summer.
* A new Confetti line rounds out the latest in the Collection. "As demonstrated in our expanded summer product line,
the Collection combines the latest trends in color and design with the quality
and expertise of two respected brands.

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In a blue-themed room,
various other shades of blue, as well as green and teal work well.
Coelho urges people to remember that even when burning candles outdoors,
always keep safety in mind.
The re-launched Classic Holly Hobbie will feature contemporary color
palettes and patterns combined with some of the character's signature verses
on a wide variety of licensed products, including greeting cards, collectible
gifts, bedding, kitchen domestics, wall coverings, nursery products and more.

About American Greetings
American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the world 's largest
creators, manufacturers and distributors of social expression products., one of the nation 's largest direct sellers of home
decor accessories.

About Home Interiors + Gifts, Inc .

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This
indoor/outdoor accessory is one of many new products Home Interiors introduces
every month and quarter in 12 categories from framed art and tableware to
greenery and candles .

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"Cluster
them together on a fire-resistant tray and you'll infuse your space with
light, color and a new look for the season.HollyHobbie.S.

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Top Designer and Lifestyle Expert, Susie Coelho, Offers Fresh Decorating Ideas
to Reinvent Your Home This Summer

WASHINGTON , Summer offers the brightest and
strongest color palette, so there is no better time to reinvent your living
space, says Susie Coelho, author of Styling for Entertaining; 8 Simple Steps,
12 Miracle Makeovers, and lifestyle consultant to the National Candle
Association (NCA). Her official Web site , http://www.CarltonCards.

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For more information and candle safety guidelines, visit
http: //www.

Home Interiors + Gifts Inc. Heats Up Summer With New Products and Expanded Collections

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The Better Homes and Gardens Collection(R) product line is available for
purchase through Home Interiors + Gifts' nearly 100,000 independent sales
consultants across North America.

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