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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Mastering the Art of Holiday Decor

by Lise Richards

It seems like it starts earlier every year. The holiday season appears, marked by special edition magazines on newsstands, brimming with ideas for new holiday decorations. Breathtaking interior design photos illustrating holiday decor from the White House, to your neighbor's house, accompany these ideas. It can make you feel a bit overwhelmed; especially if you're brand new to designing your home for the holidays or if you want to make changes to bring new life to your home and you're not quite sure where to start. Here are some tips you may not have thought of to help you add more sparkling pizzazz to your holiday decor.
  • Inspired Color Schemes
  • Tablescapes for holiday entertaining
  • Being Creative without the Pressure
  • Holiday Art Details
  • Cleanup
To find out more about each topic, read the full article.

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Tuesday, December 05, 2006

How to Warm Up Your Winter Decor

(ARA) - The nip of fall is in the air and you may soon be looking for ways to ward off the emotional chill that winter can bring to your home. Short days and overcast skies can cast a shadow over even the cheeriest home décor.
But just because summer is long off, doesn't mean you have to leave the decorating season behind as well. Here are four home decorating trends to help heat up your home décor without emptying your wallet:
  • Color Cues
  • Create Your Own Room with a View
  • Go Green
  • Tune In for a Winter Tune Up
Design and home improvement magazines will probably always have a place in the lives of design-conscious homeowners, but an increasing number of do-it-yourselfers turn on the tube for their design ideas. The proliferation of home improvement, renovation and interior design shows means you have virtually instant access to the season's hottest design ideas. So prepare a cup of your favorite herbal tea, turn on the TV and watch without guilt. You're not wasting time, you're conducting important research on how to make your home a more inviting retreat for your family.

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