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Design Tip of the Month
Top 5 Ways to Cozy Up Your Home
Easy Holiday
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Recipe
Fruit and Caramel Brie

1 8oz round Brie Cheese, rind removed

1/2 cup Caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried apples, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts
Toasted baguette slices or crackers

Place brie in a microwave safe bowl. In a small bowl combine the caramel, cranberries, apples and walnuts. Spread over brie. Microwave uncovered on high for 60-90 seconds or until cheese is heated through and slightly melted. Serve on Baguette slices or crackers. Enjoy!

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Is your home Christmas ready? If not, don't worry, we can help. Read on for helpful hints on how to decorate your mantel. Also, get some tips on how to cozy up your home. Let Art Sample HOME help you with all your holiday decorating needs or last minute gift ideas!
            Introducing...Crystal Lopez
to  Art Sample HOME
Crystal Lopez
Crystal joined the Art Sample HOME team in October. She has an interior design degree from Delta College. She previously worked in the office furniture business, but also has a lot of experience decorating clients' homes for the holidays. Her hobbies include every type of craft, especially knitting, embroidery and jewelry making. Come in today and meet Crystal!

Design Tip of the Month featuring....
Crystal Lopez

Decorating your Mantel for the Holidays
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  Click picture to see Crystal's unique mantel!

Looking for a new way to decorate your mantel this holiday season? This year, try stepping away from traditional reds and greens. Bright shades of pink, orange and blue can inspire a fresh take on Christmas decorating. Here is how to get this look in just four easy steps.

-Start by hanging artwork above the mantel that includes some non-traditional colors.
-Let the painting be your guide and select ornaments in coordinating colors. Place them in clear glass vessels or bowls gathered from around
your home. Containers in various heights make the display more interesting.
-Once your vessels are in place, tuck some greenery around them. Instead of pine boughs, look for holly, mistletoe or even ivy for a more unique look.
-Weave a length of pretty ribbon through your greenery to pull all of your elements together.

 This twist on decorating your mantel is easy and full of creative possibilities!

Top 5  Ways to Cozy Up Your Home
 
1) LightingTable lamp
Believe it or not, you can create a warm feeling in a room with the right lighting. Doing away with bright central lights and opting for several table lamps changes the feel and look of a room which provides the illusion of coziness and warmth

2) Try an Area Rug
Nothing aArea rugnnounces the arrival of winter like icy feet on cold bare floors! Try placing area rugs in cold spots to keep those toes warm!


3) Gather around the fireplace
When the snow starts falling everyone's favorite spot to be is snuggled up in front of a crackling fire. Add extra seating near yours, or arrange exFireplaceisting furniture in a more conversation friendly area. It will encourage everyone to relax! Don't have a fireplace? No problem! Try a portable electric fireplace to instantly warm a room with no special venting or fussing.
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4) Add throw blanketsThrow blankets
Place blankets over your sofa and chairs. Warm cuddly throws add texture and color to a room, great for chilly movie nights at home!


5) Add pillows
Pillows paired with throws add the finishing touch to Decorative pillowsyour snuggle ready room! Sofa pillows add texture and color. Pile larger ones on the floor for extra seating and comfort!

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