Add personality to your table by adding decorative details. Heirloom salt and pepper shakers, ornaments, unique items that pull together the entire look of your table. I have a large selection of napkin rings and display pieces in my collection that often show up on a...
Your Christmas tree topper will give your tree personality. As a child I remember my mother being an expert tree decorator, she always topped our trees with the most beautiful Angels. Even her very last small table top tree was topped with a small angel ornament. Over...
Table linens include table clothes, napkins, runners and placemats. Mixed together properly, table linens can pull together the entire look of your holiday table. When choosing these items, it is important to size them properly to your table. Measure your table top...
Add something from nature- So many natural elements can be used as part of the decoration of your holiday table. A touch of nature adds an organic element to your decor. I have used everything from pinecones, fruit, vegetables, branches, tree bark, and every nut,...
Yes, it is finally time to hang some ornaments. Time to bring out all of those precious heirloom ornaments, handmade ornaments, mixed with a careful hand, these are the touches that give the tree personality. Always hang your largest ornaments first, depending on the...
Use place cards. This is a great way to make your guests feel welcomed at your holiday table. When my children were little, I always involved them in creating place cards for everyone. A simple fall leaf can be transformed into an elegant place card with a marker....
Every great Christmas Tree has a mix of elements to give it depth and interest.Garlands and ribbon should be the first layer on your tree. Garlands could be made of anything strung on a string,from simple popcorn and cranberries to garlands of beads and...
Choosing a color scheme for your Christmas tree is the next step in decorating the perfect Christmas Tree. This could be a well thought out color scheme to coordinate with your home’s existing decor or a stand alone scheme of holiday colors, metallics, or a...
Add the glow of Candlelight, this is a great way to illuminate your holiday table. Candlelight bouncing off glassware and china will create a soft glow and add sparkle to the holiday table. Vary heights and sizes for a more interesting table. Several candles of the...
When using a real tree, use a tree stand that will hold water and will be strong enough for the size tree you have chosen. Choose the strongest tree stand that you can find, you don’t want to see your beautifully decorated Christmas tree crash to the ground, the wider...
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