
Gifts for Gardeners, Stylish Focal Point Trees, and here comes Spring!
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Each year, 33 million Americans lug home cut Christmas trees. The unfortunate truth is that often the trees end up not looking right in the rooms where they will be displayed. Here are things to consider so your Christmas tree will make its best possible appearance in your home. For Smaller Spaces Choose a live tree and nature will lend a helping hand. Because the north side of a tree is usually the least full, it is the perfect side to be placed against the wall, which will shrink your tree’s footprint. If necessary, move a cabinet or occasional table into another room to create the perfect space for the tree. For Larger Spaces Float a full tree in the center of a room. This is especially effective in a rectangular space. With a seating area at each end of the room facing the tree, it will become the centerpiece of your home for the holidays.
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For Special Spaces Do you have a large foyer? Place a tree front and center to be enjoyed by all as they enter your home. When dealing with an interesting ceiling line, place your tree under the highest point of the ceiling. Do you have a lovely, wide archway between your living and dining rooms? By placing your tree under this arch it will lend ornamentation to both rooms. Don't forget the beauty of a tree standing in front of a window, especially a window of exceptional height and/or architectural appeal. For Outside Spaces Add a tree to your porch or patio and lace it with strands of twinkling lights. For very small apartments a balcony tree can deliver the desired Christmas spirit without consuming any indoor floor space! For No Space at All If a tree absolutely will not fit in your house, consider the large live or artificial spheres of greenery, known as kissing balls. Also, hanging baskets of greens suspended from the ceiling are fun to decorate with your favorite ornaments. You might even hire an electrician to remove your overhead fixture for the season; then use that electrical source to light up your hanging basket that is overflowing with greens and decorations. Wow! Double Your Pleasure Are you ready for two trees? In a central location of your home maintain your traditional tree. Then add a small second tree on a tabletop, perhaps in a separate room. Regardless of its size decorate the second tree with ornaments that have a commonality of color, period, or theme.
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Fresh wreaths look great hanging outside the front door, but if you decorate with an artificial tree, try using freshly cut greens indoors. Even just a few ‘fresh’ pieces will impart the fragrance of the season to your rooms. This is a month-long celebration, and adding an indoor fresh wreath, some garlands, swags, or some fresh cuttings will inject that inimitable air of freshness to your decor.~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~
