 | Shellie Blevens has 17 years of experience in the window covering and decorating field. She may be reached at 620-231-5440 for a free consultation. The Home Place at 616 N. Broadway is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and appointments can be made to meet with Shellie Blevens, the owner and professional decorator to determine what would work best for you. They also carry custom window treatments by Graber and Comfortex. Custom made fabric beddings and window treatments can also be made at the Home Place, and there are many, many fabrics to choose from. The Home Place has been in business since 1983 and Shellie Blevens has owned it since 1996. |
Home Furnishings
2012-11-19 11:23:20
What are the best holiday decorating trends this year?
Q- This holiday season we will have a house filled with visitors, so I want to do my best to create a festive and beautiful atmosphere. I love what I see in magazines but would have a hard time recreating the beautiful but costly scenes. Are there any trends that you recommend that are beautiful, simple, and affordable? Thank you for your advice.
A- Yes, absolutely! Certainly, magazines have much more at their disposal than the average person, but there is no reason you cannot create a holiday décor worthy of gracing the pages of any magazine.
One of the hottest holiday decorating trends this year is mixing festive décor items with "upcycled" items for a charming holiday atmosphere filled with surprises around every corner. In this trend you might see a beautiful display of candles in vases, professionally created wreathes, and elegant stockings hung by the fireplace. You might also see some old ice skates spray painted in a shimmery icicle effect and tied with ribbon which hang from a chair for a whimsical vignette. Antique toys or teddy bears with some holiday greens can make a fun display as well. Let your imagination soar!
The best thing about this trend is that it does not take a huge investment to achieve a stunning effect. All you need to do is think of a particular theme, style, or color trend that you would like to see, buy a few showpieces that set off the concept, and complement it with upcycled do-it-yourself items and repurposed pieces to tell a story.
You might invest in some fabulous fabric for a tablecloth, purchase a few oversized candles, with pedestals and pair the display with items you already own. Add some beaded garland strands and a few ornaments. In this style, there are no limits or boundaries-- and that is what makes it so lovely. Use your imagination and let the ideas come. Try to envision even the most common items as part of your celebration. Suddenly, that old window frame is painted white and the perfect place to highlight a simple wreath and cookie cutters become tree ornaments.
Once you have your idea in mind, hit the home décor stores, craft aisles, home improvement stores and your own home and collect your treasures. Once the stockings are hung with care, and you have spray painted, sprinkled, and glittered--- you will have a home ready for a wonderful celebration.
May your holidays be bright and filled with joy!
