Best of Christmas Ideas

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Holiday Homes
Easy Elegance
You’ll love our simple handcrafted ideas that
emphasize the timeless holiday hues of deep
red and crisp white.
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Merry & Bright
Give traditional decor a fresh and fun new look
with the addition of bright fl orals.
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Swedish Noel
A nod to Nordic ways creates a cheerful stage for
holiday entertaining. You’ll fi nd a smorgasbord of
ideas for keeping everyone’s spirits extra bright.
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Tradition with a Twist
Add lime green to the classic holiday colors of red
and forest green for a look that’s fresh and fun but
still satisfi es your tradition-bound family.
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A Warm & Cozy Christmas
Warm the heart and soul with a casual soup
supper that takes the chill off. Our recipes and
decorating tips make it easy to gather the family
for a day of good food and good fun.
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Tradition with a Twist of Lime
Decorator Shana Smith adorns her home in a
unique palette of black, white, and lime green.
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Deck the Halls
Fresh, Fast & Fabulous
Enliven holiday decorating by bringing fresh
fl owers, berries, and greenery to your table.
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Festive Tables
Serving Up Style
A holiday feast should also be a feast for the
eyes. Get great, fast, and fresh ideas for setting a
holiday table to remember.
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Well-Rounded Wreaths
With this trio of wreaths, you’re bound to fi nd a
design to suit your Christmas scheme, whether it’s
modern, traditional, or simply elegant.
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Blue Christmas
Prepare the guest list; then use our monogrammed
projects in shades of blue and green to make your
party a success.
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Poinsettia Pointers
Learn how to pick the perfect poinsettia (and keep
it that way). Then discover wonderful ways to use
this showy bloom as a festive seasonal accent.
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3 Seasonal Settings
Take your pick from country, classic, and retro for
handmade dressings on your Christmas table.
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Holiday Harvest
Nature provides seasonal elements for trees
and wreaths that can augment a warm and
cozy theme.
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Quick-as-a-Wink
Jingle Bells
A favorite of all ages, jingle bells add a fun musical
note to your decor.
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Outdoor Decor
These easy greenery and lighting ideas make
your home as warm and inviting on the outside as
it is inside.
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Graceful Garlands
Tinsel and beaded garlands aren’t just for
trees. Use them to wrap your whole home with
holiday touches.
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Christmas Treats
Sweet Tidings
Downright delectable, these sugary snacks and
desserts are sure to delight.
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Blue Ice
Build your holiday color scheme on the crystal-
clear blues found in ice and snow. Just imagine
snowfl ake trims on packages, wreaths made of
clear blue and white balls, and stockings edged
with icy beads.
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Simple Sweets
Dazzle and delight your family and guests with
these sinfully sweet (and deceptively simple)
chocolate treats.
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Wrapping Up the Season
Show your family and friends how special
they are when you present them with a package
worth remembering.
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Gourmet Gifts
Presentation matters: These goodies are as
tasteful as they are tastefully given.
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holiday homes
Usher in the Christmas season
with merry decorations for every
room of your home.
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