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few tips can help make this holiday decorating season even
brighter.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #1: Lights Out
With
each year that passes, Christmas lights tend to burn out at some
point. Unless you have a strand that burns with the exception of
the troublesome light, it can be a real headache to find the
faulty bulb. Consider investing in a light tester, which will
check each individual light and detect the one that needs
replacing. These can be found with the Christmas supplies at
most department stores.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #2: Angels Nearby
Whenever
possible, decorate your home with angels. They add a touch of
peace and tranquility to your home and we all need to know that
there are angels watching over us.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #3: Be fruity
Prepare
a fruit-filled clear glass bowl as a centerpiece for your dining
room table. Nothing smells like Christmas as much as an orange
or a nice fruit combination.
Decoration
Tip #4: Add a personal touch
If
you hang Christmas stockings, consider personalizing them with
your name, your spouses name and those of your children. These
days, even pets have stockings, so don’t forget to add
Fido’s name on a stocking. You can easily personalize a
traditional stocking using a glitter pen, preferably one that
writes in silver or gold. A personalized stocking is a nice idea
and a special added touch.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #5: Pucker up
Decorate
your home with poinsettia and mistletoe, which are both holiday
traditions. A nice artificial poinsettia plant will always be
beautiful and is easy to take care of - no water required. A
mistletoe is always a nice touch and especially if you just need
one more reason to smooch.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #6: Working with wreaths
.Don’t
forget to place a beautiful green wreath on the front door of
your home. Make sure to add a red bow for a brightening touch!
Artificial wreaths will last year after year, but real wreaths
do have a wonderful scent. If you want to add wreath’s to the
windows in your home, consider purchasing a magnetic wreath
hanger. This type of hanger comes in two parts - one goes on the
inside of your home and the piece with the hook will go on the
outside. These hangers have been around for years, but they are
steadily beginning to gain in popularity. The magnets are so
strong that they can work through doors and windows, which is
ideal for hanging wreaths on the outside of your home without
the fuss of a traditional plastic wreath hanger, which drapes
across the top of your door.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #7: A perfect fit
When
choosing a Christmas tree, make sure to measure the preferred
location from side to side and from floor to roof. You will want
to make sure that perfect tree fits when you bring it home.
Artificial trees are easy care, but a real tree requires plenty
of water.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #8: It’s all about tradition
It’s
nice to start a family tradition by decorating your tree on a
certain day each year. Perhaps after Thanksgiving dinner, the
whole family can spend the evening dressing their home for
Santa.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #9: Shop smart
Make
sure that all electric decorations are UL listed to ensure that
they have been tested for quality and safety. Don’t forget to
unplug everything before you leave home or go to bed at night.
Christmas
Decoration Tip #10: Say Cheese
Always
remember to have plenty of film and batteries for the camera.
Now that you have the perfect decorations, don’t forget to
capture them on film.
By:
Rosie Fletcher
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