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New looks make things festive in a flash
D ecorating for the
holidays is meant little extra brightness. Add CTW Features
to focus on the a festive glow to any part Greens, real or faux, can turn a simple teapot into a cheerful visual
excitement and of your home — along treat.
joy of the coming season, your mantle or sideboard,
but after years of the same wrapped around a wreath CTW Features
routine — putting up the or wall mirror, incorporat- Antique ornaments make a nostalgic reappearance in a cherished
tree, stringing the lights, ed into a centerpiece, or centerpiece bowl.
hanging the stockings — spiraled around the balus-
you might be ready to ters and newel posts on a the perfect complement to A Christmas wreath made with
shake things up a little bit staircase. any holiday décor scheme. old computer parts cranks up
this year.
No mantle needed “I love using nature. the geek factor for
“Unlike the commit- Stockings can be hung Garlands, cedar branches, the holidays.
ment you make to more leaves, pine cones, fruits CTW Features
permanent interior design, with care just about any- and strands of cranberries
the holidays allow you to where. If you don’t have a all make great holiday Utilize the unlikely
try on a ‘look’ just for the fireplace, try hanging your décor,” says interior de-
fun of it,” says interior stockings from the bannis- signer Sara Story of Sara Unusual wreaths on walls, mirrors, refrigerators, some of those holiday treats
designer David Stark of ter, from a coat rack, the Story Design in New York A beautiful wreath can cost doors and more with the tape, into your décor with gumdrop
David Stark Design and knobs of a dresser or side- City. “Mixing nature, me- you a pretty penny, but luckily writing holiday messages or garlands, candy-cane chande-
Production in Brooklyn, board, the back of a chair, tallic finishes, lighting and you can make one yourself out drawing anything from Christ- liers (bring on the light strings
N.Y. the hooks of a hanging pot glass creates a fantastic of just about any material — mas trees to oversized candy again) or a tiny tree of pepper-
rack, or from yarn- mix.” cotton balls, leftover tinsel, canes,” says David Stark of mints. Get the kids involved in
“Your design can be wrapped coat hangers atop yarn, a feather boa, small David Stark Design. The tape creating these tasty decora-
silly or seriously elegant, the door to “Santa’s Mys- A sprig of spruce in a bicycle tires wrapped in rib- doesn’t leave marks and comes tions, but keep their nibbling at
but at the worst, it’s a six- tery Closet.” vase, a fresh fir garland bon, or jingle bells — and a in a wide variety of designs. a minimum. Also, be wary of
week commitment. It’s a wrapped around the stair- hot-glue gun. You can find it at craft, hard- using chocolate on fabrics and
great time to experiment Easy tree skirt case balusters, or branches Artsy tape designs ware and online retailers. finishes (and don’t give any to
and, most of all, have fun.” Even details as small as of pine laid across a mantle Bring out your creative side your Chocolate Lab or other
— green goes with every- with a bit of painter’s tape and Candy creations dog if you have one).
Make traditional holi- the tree skirt can make a thing and brings a bit of some imagination. “We ‘draw’ Got a sweet tooth? Instead
day décor fresh and new world of difference to your the outdoors into your of eating it all, incorporate CTW Features
with these quick and cre- décor. Bring new life to a home. And don’t forget —
ative do-it-yourself deco- plaid blanket or a deer- you can even use faux
rating ideas. themed comforter, or visit greens if you’re worried
your local thrift shop for that the real stuff will dry
Merry centerpieces inexpensive fabrics to out too quickly.
Create a cheerful fashion a brand new look
for where you place loads Carley Lintz/
centerpiece for your holi- of beautifully wrapped CTW Features
day table by simply filling gifts under the tree.
a bowl or vase with sea-
sonal materials like cran- Frame it
berries. “Surrounded by Make your favorite
candles, you have an in-
stant and chic table center- holiday saying or song
piece,” says Stark. lyrics the center of atten-
tion with stylish prints that
You also can do the you can frame and display.
same with an assortment of Design your own or check
colorful ornaments, espe- out Etsy shops for cute or
cially antique ones from quirky prints. You also can
Grandma’s attic that you reuse greeting cards from
inherited. And it’s an easy friends and family by sim-
way to use extra ornaments ply placing them in an
that don’t fit on the tree. elegant frame, or cut out
portions and make a mon-
Creative lighting tage.
While your tree is a
Go for greenery
natural home for strings of Fresh winter greenery is
lights, that’s not the only
area that can benefit from a
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New looks make things festive in a flash
D ecorating for the
holidays is meant little extra brightness. Add CTW Features
to focus on the a festive glow to any part Greens, real or faux, can turn a simple teapot into a cheerful visual
excitement and of your home — along treat.
joy of the coming season, your mantle or sideboard,
but after years of the same wrapped around a wreath CTW Features
routine — putting up the or wall mirror, incorporat- Antique ornaments make a nostalgic reappearance in a cherished
tree, stringing the lights, ed into a centerpiece, or centerpiece bowl.
hanging the stockings — spiraled around the balus-
you might be ready to ters and newel posts on a the perfect complement to A Christmas wreath made with
shake things up a little bit staircase. any holiday décor scheme. old computer parts cranks up
this year.
No mantle needed “I love using nature. the geek factor for
“Unlike the commit- Stockings can be hung Garlands, cedar branches, the holidays.
ment you make to more leaves, pine cones, fruits CTW Features
permanent interior design, with care just about any- and strands of cranberries
the holidays allow you to where. If you don’t have a all make great holiday Utilize the unlikely
try on a ‘look’ just for the fireplace, try hanging your décor,” says interior de-
fun of it,” says interior stockings from the bannis- signer Sara Story of Sara Unusual wreaths on walls, mirrors, refrigerators, some of those holiday treats
designer David Stark of ter, from a coat rack, the Story Design in New York A beautiful wreath can cost doors and more with the tape, into your décor with gumdrop
David Stark Design and knobs of a dresser or side- City. “Mixing nature, me- you a pretty penny, but luckily writing holiday messages or garlands, candy-cane chande-
Production in Brooklyn, board, the back of a chair, tallic finishes, lighting and you can make one yourself out drawing anything from Christ- liers (bring on the light strings
N.Y. the hooks of a hanging pot glass creates a fantastic of just about any material — mas trees to oversized candy again) or a tiny tree of pepper-
rack, or from yarn- mix.” cotton balls, leftover tinsel, canes,” says David Stark of mints. Get the kids involved in
“Your design can be wrapped coat hangers atop yarn, a feather boa, small David Stark Design. The tape creating these tasty decora-
silly or seriously elegant, the door to “Santa’s Mys- A sprig of spruce in a bicycle tires wrapped in rib- doesn’t leave marks and comes tions, but keep their nibbling at
but at the worst, it’s a six- tery Closet.” vase, a fresh fir garland bon, or jingle bells — and a in a wide variety of designs. a minimum. Also, be wary of
week commitment. It’s a wrapped around the stair- hot-glue gun. You can find it at craft, hard- using chocolate on fabrics and
great time to experiment Easy tree skirt case balusters, or branches Artsy tape designs ware and online retailers. finishes (and don’t give any to
and, most of all, have fun.” Even details as small as of pine laid across a mantle Bring out your creative side your Chocolate Lab or other
— green goes with every- with a bit of painter’s tape and Candy creations dog if you have one).
Make traditional holi- the tree skirt can make a thing and brings a bit of some imagination. “We ‘draw’ Got a sweet tooth? Instead
day décor fresh and new world of difference to your the outdoors into your of eating it all, incorporate CTW Features
with these quick and cre- décor. Bring new life to a home. And don’t forget —
ative do-it-yourself deco- plaid blanket or a deer- you can even use faux
rating ideas. themed comforter, or visit greens if you’re worried
your local thrift shop for that the real stuff will dry
Merry centerpieces inexpensive fabrics to out too quickly.
Create a cheerful fashion a brand new look
for where you place loads Carley Lintz/
centerpiece for your holi- of beautifully wrapped CTW Features
day table by simply filling gifts under the tree.
a bowl or vase with sea-
sonal materials like cran- Frame it
berries. “Surrounded by Make your favorite
candles, you have an in-
stant and chic table center- holiday saying or song
piece,” says Stark. lyrics the center of atten-
tion with stylish prints that
You also can do the you can frame and display.
same with an assortment of Design your own or check
colorful ornaments, espe- out Etsy shops for cute or
cially antique ones from quirky prints. You also can
Grandma’s attic that you reuse greeting cards from
inherited. And it’s an easy friends and family by sim-
way to use extra ornaments ply placing them in an
that don’t fit on the tree. elegant frame, or cut out
portions and make a mon-
Creative lighting tage.
While your tree is a
Go for greenery
natural home for strings of Fresh winter greenery is
lights, that’s not the only
area that can benefit from a
GHiftoGliduaiyde$49ONSHORFIDPREPRESIENOVGER
“STAR WARS” LOOKING BACK VOLUME II
COMMEMORATIVE BOOK $19.95
$39.95
SKU: LB2013
SKU:9781597255783
SALE!
LIMITED
TIME ONLY
FORGING AMERICA: THE STORY
OF BETHLEHEM STEEL
$14.95
SKU: FA2010
Season’� Reading�
Find everything from commemora�ve hardcovers to
deligh�ul cookbooks and more!
SHOP NOW at MorningCall.com/Holiday2015
or call 866-622-7721
