Decor
Blue looks striking against white, Consider using pale blue, royal blue or turquoise as an accent colour.
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas
Winter 2010 |
Michelle and Ken Vaillancourt dream of their white Christmas. They create a winter wonderland inside and outside of their home in the Loach's Road area of the city. Decorating tips Spray the tree with snow. The amount depends upon your own personal taste. You can give it a light dusting or make it look like a heavy snowfall. Artificial white trees are available. The song White Christmas is the most famous of all the Christmas songs. The music and lyrics for White Christmas were written by Irving Berlin in 1942 and featured in the movie Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby. The lyrics struck a chord with the soldiers fighting in the Second World War and their families.
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Michelle, a nurse, likes the clean and fresh look of white which contrasts handsomely with the main living rooms that are painted a pale sage colour.
In the warmer months, she uses lime green accents, but during the holidays, Michelle accents her home's decor with Christmas trim of white, silver and blue for a dazzling and sophisticated look, and sometimes she adds some red. Greenery adds to the overall presentation. (Plaza 69 prepared fresh floral arrangements.)
The couple hang tiny clear lights on their tree, which are complemented by their favourite silver and white decorations. Put away the Christmas tree, and this decor stays fresh-looking until spring.
Use clear lights. Use a combination of standard steady glowing lights along with twinkling lights.
Adorn the tree with clear, white and silver ornaments, snowflakes and glass ornament icicles.
There are many beautiful Christmas ornaments available that have an elegant frosty look including fruit, berries, birdhouses and even flowers.
Drape the tree with clear beads.
Use sprays of red berries throughout the tree to add excitement to the winter theme.
Place different-sized snowman figurines in almost every nook and corner of your home.
Wrap gifts only with white glossy gift wrappers.
Angels dressed in white or a shimmering white star can be used as perfect tree topper.
Use a white tablecloth in the dining room.
Use white or silver candles in candelabras for a formal look, or in small candleholders for a less formal look.
Hurricane lamps can also be used. Tie white and silver ribbons around the base to dress them up.
Use sprayed greenery. Add touches of elegant, white glittery ribbon to complete the look.
Blue looks striking against white, Consider using pale blue, royal blue or turquoise as an accent colour. Purple, pink or gold also create a contemporary look.
If you have grandma's silver tea set hidden in a back closet as well as other silver pieces and trays, clean them and bring them out for the holidays.
