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S P RU C E U P YO U R H O M E F O R T H E H O L I DAYS
1. MOVE FURNITURE AROUND: Make adding your Christmas tree fun by rearranging your furniture for a whole new look! Also, think about seating arrangements when entertaining. Will you need to borrow chairs from another room? Fill in empty spaces? Bringing out the holiday decor can easily fill these corners or shelves. 2. DECLUTTER: This is key to highlight your holiday decor. Before breaking out the boxes, go through your home and think about what can be put away during the season. Do you really need all those picture frames out? Put your favorite items on display but save the rest for later! P. 10
3. DONATE: After decluttering, are there any items that you have outgrown but someone else would treasure? Holidays are all about giving back so seize this opportunity. 4. DON’T GO GRISWOLD: Relax! Keep the decor simple with a few key pieces in each room. Think elegant centerpiece for the dining room, wreath for the front door, candles strategically placed to add ambience, etc. 5. GO SHOPPING! Is there anything on your wish list? New sofa, new artwork? Give Yourself and your home a little early holiday gift. ‘Tis the season, right? 6. ADD SOME SPRUCE! Use fresh greenery in vases, bowls or even baskets. This is also a great way to add in the smell of a real tree if you have an artificial one this year. Happy Holidays! -SAM