Ways to Make Your Table Décor Shine By: Christal Giardina
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anuary, the first month of the new calendar year. New Years, another year in the books,
resolutions being made, celebrations, fireworks…. What does your New Year look like? Whatever it looks like, hold that thought now…. and ask yourself, “How will it SHINE?” I want to encourage you to make it “Shine”. I love the Bible verse, Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” New Year’s resolutions are things that come and go. Goals change when they are met and new challenges come into our lives to accomplish. But then what? God, wants us to be women that “Shine” ALL the time, every year, every day! I want to talk about inspiring shimmer into your home décor
Decorating tip:
and table setting that will set the tone for the new
Did you know you can rent specialty items to dress
year with a theme of “Shining Bright”.
up your home table settings? Chargers, glassware, plates, silver wear, specialty table linen, napkins,
A good color pallet sets the mood for your inspired
chair covers and more. This is great news to you!
theme. Colors that come to mind when you think of
This means, when you decide to host a party, have
“Shine” are probably yellow, similar to the sunshine,
the family over for a gathering, or just because you’re
metallic colors such as, silver and gold, white,
feeling that inner event designer in you…. You get to
anything with shimmer, diamonds and glamour. I
do something fun and creative, and return everything
love white! White means, clean, purity, a successful
when it’s over. You get to create an experience for
beginning, and the color of perfection. These are all
guests, something you normally wouldn’t do, and
good reminders and special meaning behind why this
enjoy them and return them. This route is often more
color will be a part of our Shine design. “It’s all in the
affordable and practical then shopping in retail stores
details”. The main color will be silver and our accent
and paying full price for something you won’t use
color will be a white with some touches that will
everyday.
shimmer. Let the planning begin…
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