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Christmas Tree Care

A real live tree can be a wonderful addition to your home during the Christmas holidays. There is nothing that can quite beat the smell of a fragrant evergreen. Whether you go out into the woods and chop your own, select one from a Christmas Tree farm, or pick one up at one of the numerous road side stands or home improvement stores, you’ll want to keep your tree looking and smelling as fresh as possible for the holidays. Is your tree precut? If so, make sure that you trim another half an inch off of the bottom of the … Continue reading →

Decorating the ChristmasTree

Everyone has different ideas about how to decorate a Christmas tree. Some people like them to be filled with memories of Christmases past and decorations that the children have made over the years. With each decoration put on the tree a memory is unleashed. They fill the room like a beautiful perfume. Other people want a tree that is elegant and simple where all the baubles and tinsel match and are all gold or silver or white. Some others like lots of tinsel draped everywhere or they may choose to go for handmade ornaments. There are as many different ways … Continue reading →

How to Choose a Christmas Tree Skirt

Luxurious or simple, traditional or modern, the Christmas tree skirt that you choose can enhance the beauty of your Christmas tree or stand out like a sore thumb. Here are some easy to remember guidelines that will help you choose the perfect tree skirt for your Christmas decorating. The first thing to determine when choosing a tree skirt is the size of it. How many of use forget about size and just choose something that looks good to us. But size does matter. You don’t want a skirt that is too big or too small for your tree. The skirt … Continue reading →

Sprucing Up Before the Holidays

Now is the time to get those little things done around the house to make your home holiday worthy. Do you have some projects that you would like to see done? Is there a room in your home that is in serious need of decluttering, a door that squeaks, some artwork that needs to be hung? Develop a plan to get one or two things done around your home each day, and you’ll be in a great place for the holidays–that great place will be your home! It is so hard to fit the time in to do anything extra … Continue reading →

Holiday Party Manners

What do you do if…? Is it okay when…? Some situations may come up during your holiday party that require a bit of manners to deal with. How do you know what the right thing to do is? Take a look at this primer for some common issues that may come up during your holiday party. Bringing Something Even the best intentions can result in a lapse in manners. If you are the guest, it is appropriate to bring something to the party, but what you are expected to bring can make a big difference. If the party is a … Continue reading →

Wreaths Ideas: The Chandelier Wreath

A wreath is a classic element of holiday decorating. Depending on the style of wreath and where it is placed, your look can range from elegant to whimsical. Here are some different ideas for wreaths that I have gathered from observing local large-scale indoor Christmas displays. Take advantage of professional ideas and adapt them at home. From mansions to malls, ideas for wreaths come in many different adaptations. Chandelier Wreath Why not turn your big beautiful wreath into a real centerpiece as a chandelier? You can adapt this idea at home by leaving the chandelier unlit (or use battery powered … Continue reading →