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Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays
This year commit to going festive for the holidays by using these tips:
1. PICK A THEME- ANY THEME. Something that has special meaning to you or your family. Texas Rangers, colors from your alma mater or a unique combo you saw in a store window or magazine; elegant, rustic, contemporary, vintage. You can even have themes in different rooms that reflect the rooms color scheme. If you use a color theme, vary the size, shape and texture of the ornaments on your tree to make it interesting.
2. HAVE A LITTLE DECORATION IN EACH ROOM.
This really makes everyone get in the holiday mood. Don't forget the Powder Bath. In the kitchen, decorate a small tree on the corner of the counter with small utensils. A small tree in the kids bedrooms can be decorated with miniature toys, dolls, or sports items and twinkling lights. One year I brought a rosemary tree indoors and decorated it with vintage Santa paper dolls and miniature ornaments and lights.
3. EDIT FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. Donate decorations that don't suit your current lifestyle or taste unless you can use them in new ways giving a totally different effect. Throw out anything that is worn out or broken that can't be repaired or reused.
4. EDIT EVERYDAY ITEMS TO MAKE ROOM FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. To avoid a cluttered, chaotic feel, you may need to move some furniture to other rooms or the garage to make room for the tree. If you add Christmas plates or collections to a shelf or tabletop remove random picture frames and other accessories to make room for your theme related items.
5. GO ON HOME TOURS. One of my favorite things about the holidays is going on home tours. It's a fun way to sneak a peek into different homes, get great ideas and inspiration for holiday decorating, as well as support good causes. Here are just a few:
LAKE HIGHLANDS "Holiday in the Highlands"
Friday Dec. 3rd, 9:30 - 5
One of the 4 featured homes belongs to my clients, Sid and Brad Snively. I have had the privilege of working with Sid, combining additional new items with their extensive collection of family heirlooms to create their one-of-a-kind home.
"HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
Highland Park
Friday Dec. 3rd, 9:30 - 1
Four amazing homes in Highland Park plus a fifth Bonus Home with champagne & canapés
Click on logos for more details of each tour.
6. USE THE "HOLIDAY HOME" GIFT CARDS BELOW. Call now for yours. The holidays are upon us.
- Get a fresh pair of eyes to create a new holiday theme.
- In a new home and don't know where to start?
- If decorating is not your thing, get a professional to do it.
- Allow more time for other additional holiday commitments.
- Get a special gift for someone that would appreciate it for one of the above reasons.
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