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Three Ways to Decorate Your Holiday Mantel

Maris Callahan — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:00:22 +0000

So you’ve hung your stockings by the chimney with care…but then what? If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your home, be it wood-burning or gas, take advantage of the festive focal point and let a mantel arrangements transform your fireplace into an eye-catching holiday sight. Many people opt to display Christmas cards on their holiday mantel, which is fun, but ’tis the season to be creative. Instead of sticking with the same old routine as you always do, make the focal point of your living room special this season. Go Glam Instead of using your mantel as a catch-all for everything Christmas related, like holiday cards from your neighbors back in 1992, pick a few of your favorite holiday decorations and use them to spruce up the space. If you love the sight and scent of fresh pine, drape the mantel in garland and scatter scented candles on each end. If Santa fills your stockings each year, let the family tradition complement your creative arrangement. Be Rustic If you’re planning on doing any holiday cookie baking, chances are you’ll have a surplus of cookie cutters to store until next year. Give your cookie cutters a little more shelf life and do as […]

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Decorating Your Home for a Holiday Party

Maris Callahan — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 06:00:08 +0000

Once you’ve decorated your holiday mantel, created your holiday centerpiece and created your holiday place settings for the dinner table, all you need to do is add a few simple touches to tie your home together in a festive way. Prepare your home for a holiday party, however simple or festive, with a few short steps. Deck the Powder Room. “Add holiday fingertip towels to the powder room along with pine scented candles,” said David Yates, interior designer and a member of the HomeAdvisor network. These small changes will make even the smallest spaces in your home feel cozy and festive. Add Seasonal Scents Add warm, seasonal scents to the home with candles, cinnamon sticks and fresh pine. If you’re in the artificial Christmas tree club, you can still make your home smell authentic. Take cue from our friends at First Home Love Life and boil in a medium sized pot: vanilla, apple cider, oranges, lemon, cranberries, cloves, cinnamon, rosemary and fresh Christmas tree or wreath stems (which you can pick up at a Christmas tree lot or craft shop). Go for Garland and Lights Two of the most inexpensive, low-effort ways to make your house festive and fun for the season are available at your local […]

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Creative Holiday Table Place Settings

Maris Callahan — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 06:00:33 +0000

If you’re hosting a get-together for family and friends this holiday season, one of the most fun things to plan, beyond the menu, is how you’ll decorate your holiday table. Cocktail parties can be simple and seamless, but nothing can replace a formal, sit down dinner soiree. Simple yet creative touches will enhance your holiday place settings for a memorable dinner party. This year, make your holiday table sparkle with a few fresh ideas for special decorations and dazzling centerpieces. If you want to go all out, think about a coordinated table scape from Sparkle and Dine, but if you just want to add a few simple touches to your dinner table, you can do so easily and inexpensively. Put a Bow on It Inexpensive ribbon is a simple yet stunning way to dress up your dining room or kitchen table for sit-down gatherings. It couldn’t be quicker — just wrap each place setting with a length of pretty, festive ribbon. Do it in satin for a graphic statement or choose an organza style for a more elegant look. You can even save the ribbons and repurpose them to wrap your holiday gifts. Let it Shine Sophisticated yet stress-free, placing gold chargers under all of […]

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