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Holiday Decorating: Easy & Elegant Five Tips for New Life in the Holiday DÃ © cor Breathe

If you pulled out that same old box of vacation Decorations ask, what to they do with this yearâ € | Stop!

Follow these simple steps and youâ € ™ Create ll enjoy a fresh new look to friends and family:

1) Â Â Â Â Â Mix the casual elegance with the. The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. You deserve the best and they deserve to feel comfortable. Why do not you update your formal China by mixing it patterned with some new fun and whimsical holiday dessert plates. Also, try using cloth napkins in bright colors with a coordinating wired holiday ribbon as napkin rings, tuck in a sprig of fresh greenery for a seasonal touch.

2)      Think about a fresh color palette for Your holiday dà © cor. Who says you have to use red and green? Dona € ™ t worry, your favorite colors, or to take over those years for your dà © cor, with ribbon, flowers, ornaments and other seasonal products. Treat your guests to a reception with an unexpected giant wreath on Your front door is decorated with elements of that in your favorite colors.

3) Â Â Â Â Â Brighten your home during this shorter Days with higher wattage bulbs. Install dimmer switches to give you more control over the amount of light you shine on several occasions from an open-house an intimate dinner. Dona € ™ t forget, extra candles to make room for a romantic, elegant and cozy feeling.

4)      Extend your seasonal dà © cor in rooms, you donâ € ™ t include a rule like the kitchen, powder room and bedroom. After all shouldnâ € ™ t your complete home reflect the warmth and beauty of the season? Place a pretty wrapped gifts on a chair or a bench Stack; add Garland and green mirrors and doors. In the ladies room, a scented candle set on a plate with feet greens and Christmas balls.

5) Â Â Â Â Â Engage all five senses. Visual appeal is only part of creating a warm, inviting home. Dona € ™ t forget, seasonal scents, Sounds and aromas, which together form a feast for the senses. Add a bowl of potpourri in cinnamon and spice scents. Hang a large number of texture-green evergreen, Holly and beech trees, be real or permanent. Involve the family in baking special treats and hold lots of holiday music on hand to keep you in mind.

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About the Author

Kathleen Ellis, interior decorator, speaker, writer and TV personality, specializes in romantic casual elegance. As a successful interior decorator for over 14 years, Kathleen believes your home should be your haven and knows how to create a "soft place to land" for her clients; A place that not only reflects your unique lifestyle, but a soft place that embraces you while nurturing and renewing your body and soul. She is an expert at interpreting your dreams and creating the retreat you long for; The home of your dreams that combines romance and elegance in a comfortable and unforgettable way.

For 5 years, she has been the featured lifestyle expert on CBS affiliate WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA. She has been featured in several publications including Romantic Homes, Chesapeake Home, Central PA and Harrisburg magazines. Kathleen enjoys sharing her passion for creating romance, beauty and elegance in every area of life. Kathleen presents workshops on Easy & Elegant Entertaining as well as other lifestyle topics. Kathleen inspires and motivates her audience to dream and to step out of the box to make those dreams come true.

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