Saturday December 26, 2009

Getting out the holiday decorations and deciding where to put them might seem like an easy task. But when it comes time to put everything away, you may feel daunted.
How should you organize them? Should you throw some things away? How will you keep the decorations from breaking? This article will give you some good ideas on storing holiday decorations so that they're ready to use next year.
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Friday December 25, 2009
I know so many people who really would rather stay home on a winter's evening than go to a "Christmas Party." It's not that they're "humbugs." It's just that chatting about nothing with someone they don't really know and probably won't see again is not how they'd like to spend their precious holiday.
Would you like to entertain this year but don't want to give "the usual" party? Try these ideas for something different and start a new tradition! You'll have friends eager to take part in your celebration.
There is one special thing to keep in mind, though.
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Thursday December 24, 2009
Whether you're dining with family or a group of friends, a beautiful Christmas table really sets the mood for a wonderful evening.
See our resources for tableware, napkin folding, silver polishing, holiday centerpieces, and more.
Have a beautiful and joyful Christmas!
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Wednesday December 23, 2009

If you still have time and are ready to do something really different - not a traditional Christmas decorating theme - check these easy projects. Each one is fun, unique, and will sure be a conversation starter!
Let's start with family photos. Find miniature picture frames and shrink family photos on a copier. Or buy flat rounds of wood and decoupage photos onto the front and back. Tie with ribbons and hang around the tree.
Buy some round balls that are clear and can be opened. Roll up a picture, put the top back on, and the photo will show through. Fill in with plain round balls so you don't distract from the main focus. Unroll some 35mm film for a garland.
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