I found a great product, just arriving in The Dollar Tree stores, that won’t last! And if you don’t think you need them, you may change your mind when you check out the suggestions I have for their use!
What is it? Large bamboo poles (apx. 5 ft. tall x 1″ – 2″ in diameter). Although they vary slightly, in height & diameter, I found most of them to be fairly large. Typically, bamboo poles cost $5-$7 each in DIY, craft or floral supply stores and make great decorative accents. At this price ($1.00), they are very affordable and will provide inexpensive inspiration for you!
Here’s what they look like (in the store) to make it easier for you to spot them, or when asking your local Dollar Tree staff where to find them. I found them hovering between the (teeny) craft section and toy dept.
Distance photo (for size scale)
By the way, I didn’t see this item on their website, so it is probably an “in-store” item only.
The first (and easiest!) suggestion I have for you is to place a few inside a large planter, vase or pot to use as a trending, contemporary and nearly care-free decoration (just a little dusting once in a while). It would look great inside OR (because they’re weatherproof) outside, as seen in one of the photos below:
Consider a greenery base to avoid dust inside the container
The perfect accent with the current, popular trend of Asian decor
Add lighting (in container) for a super-contemporary look
Because they are weatherproof, they make the perfect outdoor accent
Another great idea is to use them to create your own fencing. There are tons of DIY instructions for many versions of this type of project (on the internet),
from easy to complex!
You could also use them as inexpensive curtain rods, “as-is”, spray painted or bundled!
photo courtesy of The Gardener’s Cottage. For a thicker rod, bundle several together & use 2 pre-made finials or unique wine bottle stoppers as finials
photo courtesy of etsy shop “Copper Bamboo”
And if you’re handy enough to hang a couple of rod holders on the wall, you could use them as a shower curtain rod in a tropical-themed bathroom:
Create your own floor lamp! Or cut smaller pieces for a table lamp.
Or how about an accent to a wedding reception centerpiece?
Need something sturdy to help you support your garden greens?
How about making a DIY frame to hold bamboo creating an inexpensive Privacy Screen… inside OR outside your home?
Adding some lighting creates even more ambiance!
OR, do you need a privacy screen from the “Sun”? Then, use them to create a cover for your pergola.
photo courtesy of Beautiful Bamboo Blogspot
Ok, as long as we’re talking back yard, HERE’S a project for ya! Buy a bunch to create your own Tiki Bar. LOL 😉
I absolutely LOVE how great they look glued to the back OR front of a mirror to create inexpensive wall art!
[clicking on either of the next 2 photos will open a separate internet window with each of these creative blogger’s free tutorials]
photo courtesy of Savvydesignwest.com
photo courtesy of Domestically Speaking blog
And, of course, my favorite…. as part of a fountain… ahhhh serenity!
Time to decorate the fireplace for Valentine’s Day!
It can look so much nicer to hang something large and Valentine themed over (and under) a mantel full of decorations because it enlarges the look of your festive display. But, one problem is that Valentine themed art is very hard to find and can be expensive so why not create your own?
Step 1 – search your local thrift store for a wooden frame.
A wooden frame can be any color because it’s easy to paint. I found this one last year (it was a dirty, dusty brown color) and painted it white to create a shabby chic look to use in some Spring themed decor.
For Valentine’s Day, I added a red, beaded garland (using spots of hot glue, here & there to secure it) to the frame temporarily and displayed a lightweight wreath of roses from a bow and ribbon in the center of the open frame. Viola!
HELPFUL HINT:I hung the frame on an existing nail, but you could also attach the bow to the top of the frame and lean it against the wall.
Step 2 – “new-purpose” old decorations!
A common thread you will notice in my style of decorating is that I re-use (or “new-purpose”) decorations I already own and many times, for a different holiday! Do you remember the faux fern I used to border the snow under my Fairy themed Christmas tree a couple of years ago? Check out how nice it looks along the back of the mantel with last year’s Dollar Store roses and a $1.00/pkg. of pink, glittered hearts (Dollar Tree) tucked in. It serves as a beautiful backdrop to my sweet Cupid, 2 heart-shaped topiaries and faux rose petals on the mantel.
And just in case you were wondering how roses might look on a tree, for Christmas, check out the rose-themed tree I designed for a client.
Also, if you have a large Valentine sign (like this “BE MINE” from Home Goods), you can use it to decorate the front of a mantel, by removing the hanger and using “Tack-it” (temporary gummy adhesive) to secure it in place for the holiday. I just love how these 2 additions simply & inexpensively enlarged my Valentine’s Day mantel design.
Step 3 – Don’t forget the details! I’ve had my sweet, little Angel for a long time, but this year (for the first time) I happened to notice that she had a tiny bird on her shoulder. Keeping in mind that LOVE comes in all shapes & sizes, I used my hot glue gun to add a small heart to his beak because… of course, he would bring her a little Valentine’s Day greeting!
And if you like the little glass votive candle holder I placed in front of my Cherub, it was super easy to create! The glass votive is a plain one I purchased at the dollar store and added the word “LOVE” to, using my favorite self-adhesive vinyl letters (see office supply stores for these, in all fonts & sizes). You could also use a stencil and paint or etching cream to add a heartfelt sentiment. The candle was even a bargain because I purchased it after Christmas for pennies!
Once I removed the ribbon, “Merry Christmas” sign and the tabletop decorations, I noticed how beautiful and wintry the greenery looked, so I just added some glittered red hearts (wall hangings cut-apart from the dollar section of Target), red velvet heart picks from The Dollar Store and my “smooch” stickers (purchased a few years ago).
Total cost to take it from Christmas to Valentine’s Day: $3.00
I replaced the hanging ornaments (on the curtain rod) with a simple valance I sewed, using $3.00 worth of fabric from Wal-mart and added a $3.00 felt heart garland from Target to trim it out.
The tree ornaments are 3-piece, glittered Valentine wall hangings (from the dollar section of Target) that I cut apart and used alongside cardboard hearts (removed from a $4.00 Walgreen’s wreath). I added one new thing that softened the look of the white tree and made a wonderful garland – inexpensive light pink feather boas! For the base, I made a pink cupcake liner (from poster board) to replace the blue (Christmas) one and exchanged the glittered ornaments, tucked in the pink frosting (spray painted polyester batting) with sprinkles, which I made from leftover poster board and paper. The Christmas tree was bright and happy, whereas the Valentine’s Day tree is soft and sweet!
I’ll be hosting a Valentine themed meeting next month, so I test-drove the table cover, dishes and chair decorations to see how they’ll look too. I’m loving this lush, pink color! And by the way, the chair decorations are nothing more than another glittered “Conversation Heart” wall hanging I also found in the dollar section at Target and tied on the back of the chair with an inexpensive piece of ribbon.
It was fun to fill my cabinets with Valentine goodies too and I re-purposed some Christmas decorations there… can you spot them?
I covered the star (on the top) with a couple of the cardboard hearts and of course, placing it next to a couple of Valentine cupcakes creates an instant Valentine’s Day treat!
Remember this cake plate with a red bow, from Christmas?
It’s just as cute under a Department 56 Valentine house!
I use my apothecary jars year round, including Christmas. I changed the candy, in several of them to Conversation Hearts (for Valentine’s Day) but kept the pastel jelly beans in one because the colors were perfect!
Here’s an idea you might want to try – use apothecary jars as frames by adding a few Conversation Hearts and tucking your photos or vintage Valentine Cards inside. You could display photos of you and your sweetie or your kids/grandkids. It’s just a different way to display photos or other keepsakes without purchasing a separate & costly Valentine’s Day frame. And hey… it makes a real conversation piece too!
Stay tuned for a Shabby Chic idea for Valentine’s Day (blog post) next, coming up in a couple of days!
Our 2012 Holiday Home Musical Video is ready to provide you with some inspirational holiday spirit!
Click below, to view:
If you’d like to watch it in HIGH DEFINITION QUALITY, click on the “GEAR” icon (this will appear in the black bar once you hit the PLAY button) and then, click on 720p.
Don’t forget to turn up your speakers, fix a cup of cocoa, put your feet up to…
Enjoy the Creativity!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Eileen
♥ My sincerest thanks to the talented Production Staff at THEM FEELINGS MULTIMEDIA for creating our video each & every year, simply to support a small business! ♥
[As always, click on any photo to enjoy a larger view]
Christmas decorating at The Seasonal Home had to go in a slightly different direction for 2012, thanks to the addition of a new family member. Meet Miss Lilly Grace, who sometimes looks more like a Teddy Bear…
She’s a very sweet girl who didn’t mind posing for her holiday photo…
And just this week, those cute little puppy ears turned upward (to help her listen for Santa!) and I think she looks more like a fox…
Whatever our little girl turns out to be, because she can get into things (as most puppies do), I had to out-fox her by creating some clever holiday decor. So, if you have a new, young one around this Christmas, whether on 2 or 4 legs, I hope my ideas help you out too! Also in this blog post, you’ll find unique & budget-friendly decorating ideas as well as DIY tutorials, so make yourself a cup of cocoa and enjoy the creativity!
THE FRONT PORCH
Because I created such a large display last year (click HERE to review), I chose to keep things simple outside, utilizing my trusty footed urns (you’ve seen these before! lol) again to hold natural, preserved wreaths, with a large red ornament in the middle of each. The berry garland is actually 3 separate (4-foot) pieces. HELPFUL HINT:attaching several smaller (less expensive) lengths together is easier than trying to find one, (expensive) long berry garland:
I found myself in a “Holly and Berries” mood, this year and it began with my outdoor bench. HELPFUL HINTS: Don’t hesitate to decorate outdoor furniture with garland (adding lights too!) because it welcomes your guests with the “unexpected”. And the mossy gift (on the bench seat) is simply a white box that I covered in moss, using glue… easy!
I love my Goat Cart! And it turned out to be a great investment because it holds larger decorations, for every season! Also, I’ve used it in my garden, yard and now, on my front porch. How versatile is that?!! 🙂
The final front porch touch is an old sled I display every year (found years ago, at a local yard sale… in FLORIDA, no less! lol). I usually add a “PLEASE SNOW” sign to it, but I think I’ve finally given up on that dream and added holly, berries and a skate to it instead. In Florida, we CAN do ice! 😉
THE FOYER
The Holly and Berries snuck right in the front door and laid out beautifully in the Foyer also…. welcoming Christmas, with a little help from Santa, of course!
And here’s where the “clever” part comes in, for the first time. Anyone who’s been a fan of The Seasonal Home for a while is probably familiar with the 2-tiered table that is usually in the foyer. Knowing that a puppy (or child) could easily AND quickly clear off a shelf of easy-to-reach decorations, my idea was to temporarily shuffle some of my accent tables to new locations (in the home) for the season. Check out how nicely a cabinet from the kitchen also fits under the mirror in the foyer!
THE LIVING ROOM
The Living Room is where the first tree went in The Seasonal Home. I knew any tree I displayed would need to be elevated (out-of-the-way) to keep our little pup safe, so the unique & inexpensive idea I came up with is a Drum Stand tree base! The total cost to make this was around $20 and here’s the DIY instructions:
CLICK on photo to better view the instruction details
I chose a color theme of black & gold along with frosty and musical (under the stars) accents. If you look closely (at the tree below), you’ll see that I recycled the black branches from Halloween 2012, adding them into the tree for texture. I also reused 2 silver drums from Christmas 2010 by cutting & adding a length of the black & gold reindeer gift wrap (used on the drum tree stand) and gold cord (to hide the gift wrap edge) so they coordinate, when added to the tree.
It’s so hard to find large, quality glass ornaments in black! Check out Seasons on the Web link (right hand column of this blog) to check out their huge ornament inventory!
And here’s the rest of the room!
HELPFUL HINT: boxes, gift wrapped in coordinating paper & ribbon make an inexpensive room accent for the holidays!
THE FAMILY ROOM
In the Family Room, I couldn’t place too many decorations or snow on The Seasonal Home hearth because of our new pup and her thieving ways. And because she thinks she can carry away just about ANYTHING in her tiny mouth, I had to be sure I used something too large for her to consider… these lighted, faux gifts appear to be just perfect… so far! (lol)
And here’s the rest of the Family Room
I’m starting to notice a “puppy” theme in this room (LOL)
And I simply can’t let a Christmas go by without highlighting a series of my ornaments, like these (Hallmark Windows Series) that feature children peeking into shop windows at Christmas time. A cabinet or sideboard (with shelves) is the perfect place to display a collection. HELPFUL HINT: If you also have a collection of ornaments, consider trying something new by displaying them together (for maximum impact) instead of spreading them around the tree… it’s incredibly fun!
Here’s some close-ups so you can see how much fun adding small details (like snow & trees) can create!
THE KITCHEN
Another Christmas tree to be elevated! And, of course, it should also make sense with the theme I chose – Snowmen and Holiday Sweets to create the Frosty Sweet Shop!
I was inspired by a $500 Cupcake (themed) tree stand I saw at my holiday wholesaler. Although it was beautiful, the cost to make mine was only $10.
Here’s the directions:
Once you place the Cupcake liner around your basket, it’s time to add frosting. Lightly spray-paint polyester fiber fill (comes in a plastic bag at craft & discount box stores) and shape like frosting dripping over the edge of the Cupcake liner. I used a light pink color of spray paint. Finally, add small (matte or glitter-finish) ornaments to the fiber fill to create a look of candy sprinkles on the frosting. I found a pick of several glittered ornaments at Target for only $2.00 and because each one was already on a piece of wire, it was easy to slip them into the fiber fill batting, individually.
And here’s the finished look –
The rest of the room –
HELPFUL HINT: Large foam snowflakes (Dollar Tree) make great winter-theme placemats!
HELPFUL HINT: the 6″ plastic snowflakes I found at the Dollar Tree this year fit perfectly into the chandelier to create instant ice-bling!
Light and motion collectible house by Department 56
KIRKLAND’S has wonderful holiday art… this one lights up!
HELPFUL HINT: Use holiday cards to help you decorate inexpensively! I used 3 inside the openings of this photo display & coordinated a little scene below them.
You’ll find even more details and decorations in this year’s HOLIDAY TOUR on YouTube… here’s the link:
Every year, pool owners purchase these inexpensive (apx. $1.00 each) 5-foot, foam “noodle” floats. Eventually, they fade and are, many times, thrown out. As always, I LOVE to think of ways to recycle and repurpose things (instead of adding to the landfill) and came up with a creative idea, using retired pool noodles. Of course, you can also buy them new (on clearance – post summer!) to make this project too.
My vision was to create several large, faux candies (for holiday decorating), mainly because they’re lightweight and won’t weigh down (tree, wreath & garland) greenery … PLUS, they’re inexpensive!
ONE
Begin by deciding approximately how long you would like to make each piece of candy (I chose 9″) and divide that number into the total length of the pool noodle to determine how many you’ll be able to cut from each one. Mark (that individual measurement) along the length of the pool noodle (using a black marker) and then, carefully cut (using a knife) through the foam at each marking, on a safe surface. I ended up with six (6) lengths, apx. 9″ each.
TWO
Choose a gift wrap, scrapbook or tissue paper to cover them with and cut pieces large enough to wrap each (cut) foam piece and wide enough so you have extra to fold down at each end of the foam piece (to hide the end of the foam).
To create a neat closure, fold over one end (of the length) and place one foam piece, in the center, at the other end.
Before you roll the foam piece up in the paper, add 3 pieces of double-sided tape along the length of the fold, half on the folded paper and half on the underneath (blank) side of the paper.
Now, when you roll up the foam piece, the tape will automatically secure the paper (closed). Unless you want to, don’t worry if the pattern doesn’t match up perfectly because that will be the “back side” of your ornament.
Fold down the paper on each end and use a piece of regular scotch tape to secure it.
THREE
Repeat the paper cutting process (above), but this time using clear, plastic basket wrap. This time, however, make sure the length is even longer (by 6″).
Place your gift-wrapped foam length in the center of the plastic wrap, at one end of the width. Before you roll it up, once again, add 3 small pieces of double-sided tape on the other end (of the width) so the plastic wrap will automatically close, after rolling up the foam candy in it. Also, try to line up the 2 closures (paper & plastic wrap) and that can be the back side of your ornament.
FOUR
Cut two (2) lengths of ribbon, using one to tie each end (of the plastic wrap) closed, displaying the bow on the front/top side of the ornament.
When you’re done, you’ll have inexpensive, lightweight Christmas candy decorations for approximately 50 cents each. I found that mine tucked into my holiday greenery easily without the aid of a hanger. But, if you’re using them to decorate garland, add a length of fishing line (tying it to each end, before adding your ribbon) as an ornament hanger.
I’m excited to share with you how I used mine in one of The Seasonal Home 2012 Christmas designs this year… so stay tuned… COMING SOON! 🙂
And don’t forget to consider this idea for other holidays!
Did you notice this cute little Elf, sitting on the rocking horse in my 2011 holiday video tour of The Seasonal Home?
His name is MALCOM!
How about the sweet, little elf (in the background) helping me decorate my tree? His name is LEONARDO!
When I find a great, family owned company, with quality products, I like to let my friends know. And because these are Christmas Products, I’m sharing them a little early, allowing you plenty of time to consider them for your own holiday decor this year.
This company (The Whitehurst Co.) has 2 of my favorite, quality collections…
The first one is an adorable one, called THE ELVES THEMSELVES… a fun group of Santa’s helpers, of which Malcolm and Leonardo are members.
Elves understand the importance of the tasks involved in creating the festive atmosphere of the season. Jobs like building toys, painting, baking, checking Santa’s list, alongside the day-to-day chores that keep the North Pole running smoothly. This is a collection of those sweet elves, that range in size from 9-15″.
The Whitehurst Company is my “go to” (wholesale) source for a plentiful inventory of these jolly, little fellows. But, if you wish to purchase them from one of their retailers, visit http://www.seasonsontheweb.com. Here are just a few more adorable elves you’ll find there:
If you would like to check out the entire collection, including the adorable wine cellar elves, simply click on either of the photos above.
The Whitehurst Company also carries a complete line (Size & Color) of Heirloom Quality Ornaments. Their glass ornaments come in over 112 colors and 3 finishes (Shiny, Matte and Pearl). They have 9 different sizes, ranging from 1-1/4″ up to 7″. These are not the glass thin, fragile, throw-away versions you find at discount stores, they are treasures that make it easy to dress up any space with an elegant look. And because of their extensive color line (no limitations here!), it is easy to match any special color scheme, occasion or season! You won’t be limited to one size or one shade of red, green or blue, etc. And best of all – I have found that they stand behind their products (because of the quality); products you will WANT to pass down… a classic decoration that never goes out of style! Just look at what you can do with nothing more than a collection of various shades & sizes of glass ornaments:
So, if you want to start a collection of these beautiful, heirloom ornaments, there are 2 ways to go – for Wholesale customers, visit www.thewhitehurstcompany.com and for Retail Consumers, visit www.christmaslightsetc.com.
And if you’d like to find out more about The Whitehurst Company, feel free to check out their other social media outlets:
Here’s an idea for creating a spooky Halloween fireplace. And while showing you “how” I created it, I’m also going to cover a few of the “steps” behind my design style.
In Spring 2011, I used a green bird cage as the focal point of a bird-themed design. [By the way, the bird cage was a collectibles display that a Hallmark store was done using and decided to sell, so I picked it up for only a few dollars. This happens often in gift shops, so you should always express your interest and leave your name & number with the manager if a unique display catches your eye.]When I’m decorating, my first step is to find inspiration and this bird cage provided my first bit of inspiration for this spooky Halloween fireplace design.
My second step is to look for things to re-purpose, to save money. I knew the bird cage would look very different if I simply painted it, so I covered the mirror on the back wall (to protect it) and used a can of black spray paint to give it more of a Halloween look and viola’… a bat cage was born!
Look for decorations that provide big bang for your dollar, like this large, removable “Flying Bats” window cling.
Re-purpose, before you purchase! I wanted to place the window cling on a mirror above my fireplace, but there was one problem – I had no mirror above my fireplace! LOL So, I looked around and moved a mirror from another wall (this one was over a chest in my living room), leaning it up against the wall, above the fireplace. This not only solved the problem, but once again, without spending any money. By the way, this would also be a look you could easily create over a tabletop, in a foyer, etc.
Create stories and add “action” to make decorations more interesting. This draws in visitors who see your seasonal decor and adds whimsy too – who doesn’t love whimsy, especially during the holidays? ;-). Positioning the (newly painted) bird cage next to the mirror and adding a few of the window cling bats (to the mirror INside the cage) makes it look as though the bats have escaped through the open door of the bat cage. Adding a small skeleton (inside the cage) created a little whimsy because you find yourself wondering if he was somehow helpful in unlocking the cage door, so the bats could fly free.
Include lighting (lamps, candles, etc.) in your decorations. I absolutely LOOOOOVE these new Spider candles, so I chose them to add that eerie glow to my mantel scene. These are some of the best battery-operated candles because they’re lightweight plastic, won’t melt, and not only does the faux wick light up, but also the silver, glittery spider on the front (creating some BONUS lighting).
Combine similar things to add layers to your look. I got lucky and found this large, gorgeous, silver, glittered crow at a warehouse sale, for only $3.00, and couldn’t resist perching him on top of the bat cage to create even more action.
Accessorize to fill up empty spots! I added a few small pumpkins, black twig garland (Michael’s Crafts), preserved moss and a length of wide ribbon to fill in the empty spots.
Carry the look all the way to the floor. I placed larger pumpkins, branches (I gathered outside, spray painted black & added a couple of orange spiders to) and 3 lanterns in the fireplace opening & around the hearth.
Again, add lighting! To create a lit look (inside the lanterns), I took one strand of orange lights and fed a few of the lights inside each of the lanterns to give them a warm, autumn glow.
And here’s the complete look… it’s one of my favorites I’ve ever come up with… I hope you like it too!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN… enjoy the creativity!
Eileen
P.S. I have a limited number of a few of the items above in my SHOP, while supplies last.
This may sound strange, but for me… FALL is a tough time of year, when it comes to decorating. It’s hard to decide whether I want to be surrounded by a Fall, Halloween or Harvest (Thanksgiving) look because I love all 3! Good news though because, this year, I came up with a solution! And although I created these looks for my fireplace, I think they would be a great “fit” for a foyer too.
To start, I kept it simple, using…
Inexpensive, fall garlands (doubled for a fuller look) with 2 strands of orange lights added-in for warmth & whimsy.
(Faux) pumpkins & gourds of all sizes [Hint: I finally own a collection of these because I bought them after they were placed on clearance, and you’ll find small ones at dollar stores]
Pumpkin-filled wreath
2 bunches of gathered twigs that I added twine & fall leaves to after spraying them with a Wood Tone Spray Paint (can of diluted, brown spray paint, available at craft stores) by Design Master
2 orange candles on black candlesticks (both found on clearance. Shop for orange candles during Christmas time & don’t forget, if a bargain candlestick is not the color you need… paint it!)
F-A-L-Lsign (letters painted on wood blocks).
So, this created a beautiful Fall feel and the base for my Halloween AND Thanksgiving decor too!
A fun whimsical touch that I also added to this look – Fall leaves hanging on fishing line, at various lengths, which I taped underneath the mantle to create a “falling leaf” look. Also in this photo, you’ll spot Brick Clips being used to hang up my F-A-L-L sign, suspended from fishing line. If you want to hang something from a 2 to 2-1/2″ brick (inside or out), these blend in really well & work great! You’ll find them in most DIY & discount dept. stores.
The next look is Halloween and I changed or added a total of 6 things to create it: (1) replaced the orange candles with 2 Spider themed ones. (Check out mySTORE , if you’d like to purchase some of these items)
(2) placed an orange spider web in the center of the wreath…
(3) exchanged the fall leaves (hanging from the mantle, on fishing line) with black spiders and (4) replaced the F-A-L-L sign with a Halloween one featuring a black crow and the word “NEVERMORE”…
(5) added black (dollar store) crows on top of a few of the pumpkins (a hidden piece of packing tape is your friend here, to keep the crows in place! lol)
and finally… (6) turned around the center pumpkin because it is actually a lighted, faux Jack ‘o Lantern! For the original Fall look, I wanted to display it as a regular pumpkin, so I used packing tape on the back of a leaf and placed it over the hole (to hide) where the single light bulb is usually inserted (p.s. a leaf lying on a random pumpkin is what actually gave me the idea that leaves should be falling from the mantel and the fishing line idea was born!)
For the Halloween look, I removed the Fall leaf, flipped the pumpkin around (to the Jack side), and plugged the light cord into the light strand (already in the Fall garland) – adding the perfect, final touch to my 5-minute Halloween makeover!
For Thanksgiving, I basically put back the Fall look, but added a Pilgrim couple (also in mystore) in 2 different locations – the center of the wreath and on the mantel, among the leaves. See which one you like best…
So, there you have it – 3 Fall designs where changing the original won’t take you more than 5 minutes, each time. Have fun decorating and…
Welcome to… the ART of decorating around the JOY of celebrating!™
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