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• Home Alone (#101)

  Katie makes-over a dressing table, creates a beautiful vanity tray and blends a botanical perfume. [26 minutes]

• Think Ahead (#102)

  Creating a decorated cleaning bucket for every room and making stationery from real flower petals. [26 minutes]

• A Mexican Fiesta (#103)

  Create a centerpiece with hay and pomegranates, fish tacos and delicious tortilla soup. [26 minutes]

• Turn Trash Into Treasure (#104)

  Transform the remnants of worn out clothes into a patchwork headboard and vase slipcovers. [26 minutes]

• Oasis (#105)

  Towels wrapped with ribbon tassels and an avocado grapefruit salad followed by cucumber soup. [26 minutes]

• The Masters (#106)

  An inspirational bulletin board, flower-motif vase slipcovers and a feast of seafood risotto. [26 minutes]

• Lone Star Picnic (#107)

  Start with a barbecue grill kit for flank steak and special corn on the cob grilled with butter. [26 minutes]

• Dress It Up (#108)

  Copper sheeting transforms a lamp, cabinet and table. Create a plant trellis and a tiered garden. [26 minutes]

• Summer Cocktail Party (#109)

  A perfect garden gathering with flowers, candles and tasty treats including baked parmesan crackers. [26 minutes]

• Good Neighbor (#110)

  A lesson in welcoming guests and preparing food or a gift for those who have just moved in. [26 minutes]

• A Fall Celebration (#111)

  Celebrate Thanksgiving by creating elegant place settings and making a traditional roast turkey. [26 minutes]

• A Winter's Holiday (#112)

  Preparing a delicious crown roast of lamb with plum pudding dessert, along with glitter place cards. [26 minutes]

• Romance (#113)

  Turn a living room into a picnic in the park, floor pillows, flowers and a finger-food feast. [26 minutes]

• A Spring Celebration (#201)

  Create a nest-inspired place card, Herb Focaccia Bread and Turkey Bacon Egg Frittatas. [26 minutes]

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• Keep 'em Busy (#202)

  A healthy taco bar, a cookie bar, a nature-inspired gingerbread house and a doodle desk are created. [26 minutes]

• Lady Luncheon (#203)

  A salad pizza and green bean salad, a moss welcome sign and woven serving trays are created. [26 minutes]

• Green Celebration (#204)

  A moss window planter, copper candelabra, an herb-rubbed flank steak and vegetable orzo are created. [26 minutes]

• A Weekend Agenda (#205)

  A personalized weeding bucket, an album to organize photo CDs, poached eggs & coconut cookies. [26 minutes]

• Kids in the Garden (#206)

  A critter grow chart and a lady bug bag project. Garden cupcakes and oven-fried chicken tenders. [26 minutes]

• Love Always (#207)

  Create homemade gifts of truffles and pecan buddies. Wrapping ideas and a sparkly vase are shared. [26 minutes]

• Backyard Style (#208)

  Beer-simmered Bratwurst, Burgers and Baked Beans. Stylish food baskets and a backyard fountain. [26 minutes]

• Flowers, Flowers Everywhere (#209)

  Add color to rooms with floral hoops & framed flowers. Lemon thyme pound cake & rosy fudge are made. [26 minutes]

• Beach Dreams (#210)

  Plank-grilled White Fish, Cilantro Rice, Sand memory Frames and Frosted Candle Globes are created. [26 minutes]

• Who Needs A Wedding Planner? (#211)

  Ideas for invitations and one-flower arrangements and recipes for quiche cups with shrimp. [26 minutes]

• A Perfect Shower (#212)

  A flower box invitation, a row of roses and recipes for turkey sausage skewers and crab crostini. [26 minutes]

• Farm Stand (#213)

  Grow and cook garden-fresh delights. Watermelon with a mint glaze and cider-braised cabbage. [26 minutes]

• Kid's Party (#214)

  Throw a festive party for the little ones with a kids' table mat, hanging hoops and tasty treats. [26 minutes]

• Pay It Forward (#215)

  Katie makes simple-to-pack and carry meals like shrimp and cheese casserole and caramel brownies. [26 minutes]

• Early Earners (#216)

  Inspire kids to become young entrepreneurs with Katie's ideas for a neighborhood lemonade stand. [26 minutes]

• Down Home Dining (#217)

  Katie brings a little Southern charm into the home with recipes for skillet cornbread and BBQ pork. [26 minutes]

• Come Home with Katie Brown (#218)

  Katie shares creative tips while chatting with experts about everything from flooring to draperies. [26 minutes]

• Take The Party Outside (#219)

  BBQ chicken and corn salad are created, along with food cover-ups and an ice bucket with flowers. [26 minutes]

• A Cabin Feel (#220)

  Katie creates squash soup, caramel apples, cranberry apple cider, a cozy slip cover & twig candles. [26 minutes]

• Sports Night (#221)

  Potato wedges, grilled cheese three ways and project ideas for sports-inspired flower arrangements. [26 minutes]

• Paper It (#222)

  Parchment Potatoes, Parchment Fish, paper-wrapped moss boxes and a post-it note board are created. [26 minutes]

• A Natural Beauty (#223)

  Katie gives ideas for roasting nuts, stitching fern leaves and creating a pressed-leaf collage. [26 minutes]

• Kids and Fruit (#224)

  Get the kids interested in fun and healthy fruit dip sticks, lemon sorbet wedges and orange cake. [26 minutes]

• Holiday (#225)

  Potatoes deluxe, roast beef, candle cocktails, an advent calendar and a holiday wreath are created. [26 minutes]

• Gifts Galore (#226)

  Designer breadsticks, irresistible pretzels, dressed-up store-bought gifts and a gift box topiary. [26 minutes]

• Mom (#301)

  Katie creates personalized Mother's Day gifts and Chris Paulk shares his delicious kitchen secrets. [26 minutes]

• Spring (#302)

  A remnant tablecloth, framed vases, green garden soup and an apricot almond cake are featured. [26 minutes]

• Welcome (#303)

  Learn how to make a mailbox vase, personalized steamer trays, chicken kebabs and a tiramisu bowl. [26 minutes]

• Stripes (#304)

  Katie throws a kid's party with bright pennant banners, a striped tabletop and a flower pinata. [26 minutes]

• Boxes (#305)

  Katie cooks up cinnamon crisps and peanut brittle and demonstrates how to propagate plants. [26 minutes]

• Exotic (#306)

  Vibrant drink coasters, a bright colored water planter, honey-spiced almonds & hummus are featured. [26 minutes]

• Engagement (#307)

  Twiggy rose arrangements, lantern centerpieces, a Hangar Steak Sandwich and Pasta Salad are made. [26 minutes]

• Family (#308)

  Grilled pork ribs and a patriotic layer dessert are prepared. Patriotic table decorations are made. [26 minutes]

• Picnic (#309)

  A wooden silverware caddy, a batik denim blanket, Chicken Wings, Corn Fritters and very Berry Cake. [26 minutes]

• Green (#310)

  Environmentally smart projects include a corkboard calendar, a children's terrarium & green salads. [26 minutes]

• Safari (#311)

  Paint-by-leaf canvas, hanging monkey & chocolate-covered banana elephant trunks for a kid's party. [26 minutes]

• Light (#312)

  Add some sparkle and light with gem napkin rings and learn the art of forcing plant bulbs. [26 minutes]

• Beach (#313)

  Katie brings a customized beach bag is full of shrimp ceviche, pepper salad and muffin tin cookies. [26 minutes]

• Moroccan (#314)

  Katie creates starburst tabletop decorations, Grape Chandeliers, Braised Chicken and Carrot Salad. [26 minutes]

• Comfort (#315)

  Delicious Beef Brisket, whole grain Potato Salad, Pecan Pie and soothing Herbal Balls are created. [26 minutes]

• Left-Over (#316)

  Projects include, dipped silverware, corset drink cozies, tabletop rock garden and turkey pie. [26 minutes]

• Recess (#317)

  A recycled lunchbox, mac n' cheese and peanut butter and jelly rollups make a child's day special. [26 minutes]

• Potluck (#318)

  Dress-up a table with bouquets and a chic runner. Mango salad, herb feta puffs and cucumber salad. [26 minutes]

• Chocolate (#319)

  A chocolate spice cake, chocolate mousse, glittery brown napkin rings & pinecone garland are made. [26 minutes]

• Apples (#320)

  Apple popovers, brownies and chutney and a wooden welcome sign and an apple centerpiece are made. [26 minutes]

• Best of Holidays (#321)

  Squash soup and roast turkey make easy and delicious holiday dishes. Gem napkin rings are made. [26 minutes]

• Harvest (#322)

  No-carve Pumpkins, a coffee-stained cork menu, Roast Turkey, wild rice stuffing and pumpkin pie. [26 minutes]

• Slate (#323)

  Katie makes a chic placemat to a nest terrarium, lamb stew and pomegranate white cheese salad. [26 minutes]

• Festive (#324)

  Katie makes a pinecone table runner, faux-real trees, a delicious pear salad and ginger pancakes. [26 minutes]

• Glistening (#325)

  Pile on the glitter and glitz with Katie as she creates fun party poppers and sparkly glitter balls. [26 minutes]

• Best of Kids (#326)

  Great ways to get children to eat their veggies and lend a helping hand in the kitchen are shown. [26 minutes]

• Mother's Day (#401)

  Features Orzo Salad, Marinated Chicken, Clementine Drink, a fabric necklace and a vegetable garden. [26 minutes]

• Books (#402)

  "Grapes of Wrath" salad, "Spam I Am" green eggs and ham and a "Like Water for Chocolate" box cake. [26 minutes]

• Dressing Up The Ordinary (#403)

  Mushroom Soup, an Open-Face Veggie Sandwich a Scissors Tote Bag, a Tomato Garden are featured. [26 minutes]

• Circus Party (#404)

  Katie's show features Puff Dogs, Popcorn Squares, an Animal Train and a Popcorn Box Centerpiece. [26 minutes]

• Garden Party (#405)

  Pasta Pea Parsley Salad, Poached Salmon, Party Blower Invites and a Driftwood Bird Nest Centerpiece. [26 minutes]

• Frames (#406)

  A Magnetic Frame Board, a Ribbon Flower Frame, Zucchini Tart and Planked Fish are created. [26 minutes]

• Easter (#407)

  A Stuffing from leftover Bread, a Cornish Hen and an Easter Egg Twig Arrangement are made. [26 minutes]

• Wedding (#408)

  Features a Leg of Lamb, gourmet Grilled Cheese, Plum and Almond Cobbler and a wrap-around Twig Vase. [26 minutes]

• Family (#409)

  Showcases a chicken roux, apple dumplings, biscuits, customizable baskets and a photo family tree. [26 minutes]

• Seashells (#410)

  Roasted Shellfish, a tangy Swordfish dish, Watermelon salad, Seashell Art and Sand Pots are shown. [26 minutes]

• Veggies (#411)

  Cauliflower Steaks, Roasted Root Veggies, a Chic Etched Mirror and a Veggie Bouquet are featured. [26 minutes]

• Wine and Cheese (#412)

  Zucchini poppers, blue cheese with rosemary honey, bean and feta salad and a chic grape centerpiece. [26 minutes]

• Apples (#413)

  A shrimp and apple slaw, iceberg apple and bacon salad, apple cider and apple place cards are made. [26 minutes]

• Reuse (#414)

  Tacos and radish salsa, poached fruit, herb popsicles and a cork potholder are made from leftovers. [26 minutes]

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  • Wed, June 26, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• The Big Game (#415)

  Sweet Potato Chips and Dip, Barbecue Ribs and Empanadas and a Touchdown Centerpiece are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Valentine's Day (#416)

  Lobster, Lemon Mashed Potatoes, an Arrow Placemat and a Rose and Water Arrangement are showcased. [26 minutes]

  • Wed, July 3, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 3, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Halloween (#417)

  Spooky ideas include Candy Pumpkin Apples, Chocolate-covered Marshmallows and gourd-face Pumpkins. [26 minutes]

• Thanksgiving (#418)

  Salad, stuffing, apple tart, a feather wreath and a burlap feather centerpiece are showcased. [26 minutes]

  • Wed, July 10, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 10, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Polka Dot Party (#419)

  Features Honey Carrot Muffins, Polka Dot Pizza, a Birthday Banner and Willy Wonka-inspired Flowers. [26 minutes]

• Gifts (#420)

  Presents include Granola, matzo ball soup, tomato sauce and croutons and a custom gift-wrap tags. [26 minutes]

  • Wed, July 17, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 17, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Christmas (#421)

  A no-stress holiday meal of red pepper risotto, pork tenderloin and Kentucky eggnog are prepared. [26 minutes]

• New Year's (#422)

  Steak with Crab Sauce, Brussels Sprouts Salad, Butterfly Lanterns and a Cinnamon Candy Centerpiece. [26 minutes]

  • Wed, July 24, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 24, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Best of What Women Love (#423)

  Light and tasty treats, a chic remnant tablecloth and an ornate teacup candelabra planter are made. [26 minutes]

• Best of Simple Living (#424)

  Quick-fix simple meals and easy, yet stunning crafts for homes and gardens are showcased. [26 minutes]

  • Wed, July 31, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 31, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Best of Kids (#425)

  A one-pot sloppy Joe casserole, honey carrot muffins and a few kid-friendly projects are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Best of Holidays (#426)

  The house is decorated with advent balls and a faux-real tree project dresses up artificial trees. [26 minutes]

• Family Favorites (#501)

  Cole Slaw, Goulash, Blueberry Muffins and a shadow box fashioned from old shoes are created. [26 minutes]

• Sweet (#502)

  A colorful Birthday Cake, Orange and Cherry Brownies and a butterfly bouquet are featured. [26 minutes]

• Easy Entertaining (#503)

  A stunning floral centerpiece and plant seeds, the gift that keeps on giving are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Vegetable Medley (#504)

  A sculptural vegetable centerpiece, a stone wall vegetable garden and Creamy Cauliflower Soup. [26 minutes]

• South of the Border (#505)

  Features a feather-adorned picture frame, Speedster Chili, Zesty Turkey Enchiladas and Guacamole. [26 minutes]

• Under The Tuscan Sun (#506)

  Highlights include tasty Polenta Bites, Italian-Style Focaccia Bread and building an herb garden. [26 minutes]

• Kids Day (#507)

  Crafty paper-plate creatures, a garden made from old car tires and Donut Sandwiches are showcased. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, July 13, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Seaside (#508)

  Learn how to make-your-own Fish and Shell Compost to nourish any garden. [26 minutes]

• Store-Bought Surprise (#509)

  Ham and Cheese Pockets, BBQ 'Fried' Cornflake Chicken and Butter Cream Pound Cake are made. [26 minutes]

• Worldly (#510)

  Crisp Asian Steak Salad, Tuscan Olive Tapenade and Fabulous faux Faberge eggs are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Gift Giving (#511)

  Tortellini and Turkey Meatball Soup, Strawberry Pesto and making your own buttons are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Home for the Holidays (#512)

  Roasted Turkey, Garlic Potatoes, a wreath made from rope and a "gourdgeous" fall centerpiece. [26 minutes]

• A Sparkling Holiday (#513)

  Beef Filet with Cranberry Tarragon Butter, Silky Potato Gratin and Orange and Olive Salad are made. [26 minutes]

• Minty Holiday (#601)

  Host Katie Brown creates recipes and projects inspired by the festive red and white peppermint. [26 minutes]

• Herbalicious (#602)

  Features herb corn bread in clay pots, barley soup with mini meatballs and planting an herb garden. [26 minutes]

• Fun Fete (#603)

  Old trays are repurposed with chalkboard paint. Filo triangles with feta and spinach are made. [26 minutes]

• Regional Garden (#604)

  French Onion soup, Greek-style stuffed Eggplant and Jamaican jerk Chicken with Citrus Salsa. [26 minutes]

• Best of Gifts (#605)

  Designer breadsticks, matzo ball soup, truffles and a welcome basket for a neighbor are featured. [26 minutes]

• Best of Summer (#606)

  Cucumber salad, poached salmon with dill and fashioning etched glass globe candleholders. [26 minutes]

• Refreshing Remodeling 101 (#607)

  The home makeover begins with a walk-through of Katie's Amagansett, NY home with experts. [26 minutes]

• Kitchen Confidential: The Nuts and Bolts of a Kitchen Renovation (#608)

  The home makeover features a walk-through of the kitchen in Katie's Connecticut home with experts. [26 minutes]

• How to Blend The Old with the New When Remodeling (#609)

  The home makeover features a walk-through of the living spaces in Katie's home in Connecticut. [26 minutes]

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