Keeping the overall theme of
neutral, bring in a few pops of
color by way of accent colors.
Red/green, silver/blue do not
have to be the only signature
colors for the holidays. Try snowy
white, turquoise and chartreuse.
Or any other contrasting
combination.
Winter
To many people, nothing says
'the holidays' like a roaring fire
tucked beneath a well adorned
mantel. This year keep to the
traditional or branch out a
bit and try a more modern
approach by using unexpected
colors and textures.
Don't have a mantel- try
this ingenious solution
to bring the wintery look
and "warmth" to your
home. Go to HGTV for
step by step instruc-
tions for the chalk board
flame faker.
Let nature do the talking by
designing a mantel laden with
foliage. Try fresh eucalyptus for
a wonderful and unexpected
aroma, or stick to bright pine
branches for a woodsy touch.
Add a whimsical spin onto tradition. Using time-
honored colors choose funky stockings and trim
the mantel with greenery and big bright accents.
MAKEOVER
