Lowe's Creative Ideas and Interior Designer Elaine Griffin Offer Tips to Decorate Holiday Spaces
Start with holiday basics that you can reuse year-after-year. Make your
Christmas tree the focal point - and envy - of holiday visitors. While
live trees are always an option, artificial trees are now available in a
variety of styles, including Fraser Fir and Alaskan Pine, for that
straight-from-the-mountains look. Avoid getting tangled in strings of
holiday lights by selecting a pre-lit Christmas tree (GE 7' Slim Grand
Fir LED Pre-lit Christmas Tree,
"Successful holiday decorating allows your personal style to shine
through the sparkling lights," said
Advanced technology has made LED lights a must this holiday season. They are now available in a variety of colors and styles and will last far longer than regular holiday lights. They also stay cool to the touch, which is especially important for homes with children or pets. Outdoor specialty lights, including icicle and net lighting, are even available in LED options to help you reduce energy use and save money.
Save on the cost of replacing broken ornaments by buying shatterproof
ornaments in boxed sets. Buying in bulk helps build your ornament
repertoire, and many boxed sets provide ornaments in a variety of
shapes, sizes and colors to help you diversify (Item #199587,
"This Christmas is all about capturing the joy of the season and
revisiting traditions and memories from the past. The warmth of classic
reds and golds will dominate holiday decor in styles ranging from the
simplest handmade decorations to more sophisticated ornaments of satin,
crystal, and gilt. The mood for this Christmas season is traditional,
but with a twist," said
Impress your guests by putting a personal twist on a traditional holiday decor piece. Paint a traditional wreath winter white and add a few ornaments and a bow-tied ribbon for extra sparkle. Create a unique and affordable holiday centerpiece by placing traditional ornaments in a glass votive garnished with tinsel or garland.
Visit lowescreativeideas.com/holiday for excellent tips on how to dress up your mantle, bedeck your walls and more. Hosting Christmas dinner for the first time? Set your worries aside and visit lowes.com/entertaining for tips to entertain with ease.
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