‘Tis The Season

After the rigors of “Black Friday” shopping are done,Saturday and Sunday are usually spent bringing out the Holiday ornaments that have been carefully packed with tissue paper in boxes in the attic or basement!

If you haven’t gone through the paces yet, here are a few of my favorite thoughts for added touches:

·    Add “fresh” to your treasured pieces. Place fruit in an antique Imari or modern white bowl (oranges, Granny Smith apples or Bosc pears) for color. Tuck lemon leaves or boxwood sprigs among the fruit for softness and contrast of color.

·    Bring together your collections to make a larger statement. A multitude of varying sizes of candlesticks placed in the center of the dining room table provide a simple but creative look and beautiful flickering light. Tie the thought together by using the same color of candle; the shape does not have to be the same.

·    Don’t forget fragrance! There are tantalizing natural oil scents that speak to the season. Try an Agraria Bitter Orange diffuser on your entry table. It comes on a lovely piece of mirrored glass.

And finally…hang a huge bunch of mistletoe with a 3” wide double-faced satin copper-toned bow from your entry fixture and give your favorite loved one a wonderful kiss!

Merry! Merry!

Submitted by Mary Hickey