Christmas Ideas 2018-09

108 Pages·2018·16.591 MB·English

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CHRISTMAS IDEAS 2018
13 S WEETNESS OF
THE SEASON
While her holiday home decor is a
traditional, vintage-inspired affair,
Erin Kern’s Christmas season is all
about family and focused on her
“four little women,” her daughters.
24 W RAPPED UP DELIGHTS
You’re sure to be inspired by our clever
collection of embellishments that
take the standard paper-and-ribbon
gift wrap to the next level.
34 H OLIDAY HOME
13 Our snow-covered paper houses and
DIY mercury glass ornaments will make
your home glow with Christmas joy.
40 P RECIOUS JEWELS
Jennifer Griffin decks her home in
rich jewel tones and shiny metallics
for a sparkling holiday season.
48 C HIC ON A SHOESTRING
Vancouver homeowner Monika Hibbs
creates magical holiday scenes in shades
of pink.
56 W REATH PARTY
Bring friends together for a night out
and an evening of holiday decorating
and cheer.
62 M AKING MAGIC
Flocked trees, cozy textures, glittering
glassware, and winking candlelight—
24 40 rustic and chic come together beautifully
in Susan Daggett’s home.
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CHRISTMAS IDEAS 2018
70 B EYOND THE GREEN
Start with a store-bought wreath.
Add bits of green, berries, balls,
and shine to create something that
speaks your holiday style language.
76 B EADS, TASSELS,
POMS, OH MY!
Give your decor a modern twist
this year with wood beads and vivid
handcrafted yarn accents.
82 TRADITIONAL BLUES
This Atlanta family’s holiday season
is filled with family traditions,
but the home’s Christmas decor
is anchored by a decidedly
nontraditional hue.
90 O NE MANTEL, FOUR WAYS
56
We decorated a basic white mantel
flanked by built-in bookcases
in four Christmas schemes. Pick
your favorite style for foolproof
holiday decor.
98 I T’S EASY BEING GREEN
When green is your go-to hue,
you have a head start on holiday
decorating. According to Haneen Matt,
you just need to add a bit of sparkle for
Christmas done right.
plus
EDITOR’S LETTER 4
ON THE WEB 6
QUICK PROJECTS 8
HOLIDAY BAKING 10
RESOURCES 104
98 90
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FROM THE EDITOR
Odds are, it’s a little chilly outside, so grab
O
ink e
a cup of cocoa, light the fire, and sit back
Lit t e tar with this issue of Christmas Ideas. Thanks to
MY FAVORITE ITEM the homeowners who opened their doors to
THIS YEAR? LITTLE us, you can enjoy several “open houses” without even
FAIRY LIGHTS
leaving your sofa. We also bring you ideas and projects
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BATTERIES ON A for creating beautiful trees, wreaths, wrappings,
TIMER. THEY’RE
ornaments, and more—virtually everything you need to
PERFECT FOR
WREATHS AND deck your halls.
GARLANDS, AND People often ask me if I enjoy Christmas when
THEY GO ON AND
it arrives in December. Like many people, I believe
OFF EVERY NIGHT BY
THEMSELVES! Christmas is the most meaningful when it’s personal
and traditions are honored. Our family tree, filled with
children’s handmade ornaments, mementos of trips,
and other items of sentiment, continues to be the star
of my holiday decor. But you can be assured that each
year I add some fabulous new decorations that are
featured in Christmas Ideas. So thank you, homeowners
and designers. You make everyone’s Christmas more
special—even mine!
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