eo—~__ 25> _@ere-—" oe -—~e zs @e = or =—~e~— ee —e eceore (@ Top 10 Decorating Tips by Debbie Mumm, artist and designer (NAPSA)—Fora fresh look this holiday season, consider these Top 10 Decorating Tips: 1. Sophistication = Consistency of Color and/or Theme. For a sophisticated look, use a twocolor palette. Traditional green and ivory look fantastic next to a mellow brick fireplace. Stars make a great recurring theme with star wreaths on the wall and star votives on the mantel. 2. Mix Fresh and Faux. Don’t hesitate to mix faux greenery with fresh greenery. The centerpiece of a fresh garland can be a faux arrangement of silvery leaves and pinecones. Sy) 6=—ChlS. Sparkle Wee A-plenty. Gr,- Sparkleis part of >’ mas. Four elements of sparkle ny mirrors, CN class, candlelight :and beads. Mirrored trees, a beaded wreath, metallic candleholders and glass containersfilled with colorful balls all add pizzazz. 4. Highs and Lows of Decorating. Arrange elements at different heights to make an interesting and inviting display. Vary the sizes and shapes of similarly colored items. 5. Personalize. Whetherit’s embroidered names or initial ornaments on the stockings or erandpa’s handmade napkin hold ers on the Christmas Eve table, keep Christmas personal. 6. Begin at the Door. Set the scene for the holiday in the entry- way. It doesn’t take much—some greenery for the candle sconces, a beaded place mat to ground a croup of gold candlesticks, some shiny votives and metallic trees— to create a welcomingentry. 7. Use What You Have. Dress the sideboard with red and green napkins or use one to cover the base of a small tree. An everyday tray can hold an assortment of vases in holidaycolors. 8. Be Inventive. I have a glass terrarium that sits on my hearth and is frankly too heavy and awkward to move—so I just dress it up for the holidays. A beaded garland around the roof and a small poinsettia inside make the terrarium into a Christmas decoration. 9. Make It Quick. For quick pillows, use fusible web, ribbon, wool and a striped fabric. Most of the work can be (= a done with an iron to create quick holiday accentpillows. 10. Light Up the Night. Put outside lights on timers so your houseis all lit up when you come home. You can learn more decorating tricks and find fun projects online at debbiemumm.com. e As Creative Director and CEO of Debbie Mumm, Inc., Mumm heads an organization with a highly successful licensing program, as well as a publishing division specializing in quilting and home decorating books.
