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Get a rustic feel that’s both
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cal, especially with all
together pieces of wheat, hay or
NOVEMBER RING tree change, opt for an alternate straw, wiring them together in the
ched. If you’re looking to make a
middle and tying a bright red rib-
topper and skirt for a whole new
bon around the wire, Hobbs says.
look.
Use that as a topper instead of a
For many people, Christmas tree
standard angel or star. Attach it to
Cut out this token and affix it to the
SUNDAY, game board found in this special section decorations don’t change much the tree with more wire.
over the years. Ornaments that have
Then, for a coordinating skirt,
been lovingly collected and passed
tuck a big piece of burlap around
of The Morning Call, or go to
down from generation to genera-
the base of the tree. For this look,
www.mcvip.me/boscovs tion get hung on the tree, and that’s Hobbs notes that decorators should
that.
use colorful ornaments so the tree
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So instead of messing with
to play the game online. tradition, try thinking tops and doesn’t appear too neutral.
bottoms to spruce up the tree this Modern
year. Hobbs suggests a quick trick to
"Think of your tree as a little create a modern topper: Wrap
black dress that you can accesso- many white lights around the top of
rize differently to take it from your tree – way more than you have
www.themorningcall.com/HolidayTraditions
formal to casual in an instant," says on the rest of it. Once turned on,
Cathy Hobbs, New York-based they will appear like a brightly lit
home stager, interior designer and star.
finalist on season six of HGTV’s Swap out a traditional fabric
Cutt && paste yoyour way ttoo a "Design Star" competition show. skirt for a cool looking planter,
bucket or box that’s been spray
"You can give your tree a totally
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at BBoscocov’s DeDepapartrtmementnt Stotore ornaments by focusing on the skirt suggests. This works particularly
wi and topper." well if you have a live tree instead
with llocatioionsns att
of one that’s been cut down.
Not only is this type of updating
Lehihigh VValleleyy Mall,, Whititehalall & easy, it’s also inexpensive. "You
Palmerer Pararkk MaMall, EaEastonon. can spend hundreds of dollars on Traditional
Pa
all new ornaments and garland, but For a formal look, Luker recom-
just changing the topper and skirt is mends tying an oversized ribbon
much cheaper and is still impact- into a big bow at the top, using wire
ful," says Gina Luker, editor of the to keep it securely in place. Don’t
remodeling blog Shabby Creek cut the ribbon too short; let the ends
Cottage. reach all the way down to the bot-
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes runs from 5 am ET on 11/25/18 to 11:59pm ET on 12/21/18. Sweepstakes open Every décor store will have fun tom of your tree for a stronger
to legal U.S. residents residing within 50 miles of Morning Call office who are 18 & older as of 11/25/18. Void where pro-
hibited & outside PA & NJ. Three Ways To enter: (1) Submit completed entry form/game board (game pieces available options to play around with, but visual impact.
in11/25,12/2,12/9&12/16MorningCall)bymailingtoTheMorningCallMarketingDepartment,101N.6thStreet,Allen- you can also go the DIY route. Balance that with tulle or metal-
town, PA 18101 (postmarked by 12/17/18 and/or received by 12/19/18) or by hand delivery to The Morning Call (received
by 12/19/18). (2) Enter online by visiting MCVIP.ME, collecting codes from tokens, completing your virtual Game Board Here, Hobbs and Luker offer some lic mesh as a skirt, says Hobbs.
&entryformonlineby11:59PMET12/19/18.(3)Receivegameboard&all4gamepieceswithoutnewspaperpurchaseby ideas for finding the perfect topper- Those fabrics will stay nice and
picking them up at Morning Call office at 101 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 during regular weekday business hours
(9-5 ET) through 12/19/18. Limit 1 entry per person. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries. 1 Grand and-skirt combo, depending on the full, giving your tree drama and
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14 101 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 & Boscov’s Department Store, 400 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA 18052. Alice Oglethorpe/CTW Features