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PINES The needles on pine trees are attached to the branches in clusters of two, three or five needles per cluster. Red pines have two-needle clusters; yellow pines have threeneedle clusters; white pines have five-needle clusters. (The needles on firs and spruces are attached to the branches individually.) Cones on pine trees have scales that are woody and rigid.
“It’s about traditions,” says Kade Laws, owner of Kade Laws Interior Design in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, when talking about what makes real decorations, including trees, wreaths and garlands so special when decorating for the holidays. Adds Christine Haught of Christine Haught, Ltd. Interior Design in Shaker Heights, Ohio: “We all can harken back to a time as a child or teenager where you say, ‘This is Christmas for me.”
SPRUCE Spruce treesʼ needles are sharply pointed, square, and easily can be rolled between your fingers. Spruce needles also are attached to small, woody, stalk-like projections that remain on the branch after the needles are shed. Compared to pine cones, spruce cones have thinner, more flexible scales.
Barbara Izzo, owner of Nesting Interiors in Milford, Connecticut, is a proponent of using live elements when decorating for the holidays. “You’re bringing the outdoors in,” she says. “There’s just something about real. You just can’t fool the eye.” Izzo says she’s decorated homes with beautiful fake Christmas trees and garland, but you can always tell when the tree is fake. “It’s undeniable,” she says, noting that ornaments hang differently when dangling off a real Christmas tree. However, artificial decorations have their place too and can make up some of the downsides that real décor has, including the mess of needles, dealing with allergies and potential fire hazards. Other not-so-fun elements of using real décor is that pets can attack or mark on trees, and you may find unwanted bugs or rodents hiding in them. “Fake options have come a long way as far as the look, and some even offer a reasonable facsimile as far as the scent,” says Sarah Goodman, a freelance designer in Minneapolis.
“You can spend $300 on a tree and fake garland and do that once. You wrap it and have it forever. You’re not reinventing the wheel,” Laws says. Fake also can be a time saver. “If kept dry and in proper storage, the decorations should only require being unpacked, maybe dusted and fluffed and be ready to enjoy,” adds Goodman. Still, when buying artificial décor, don’t automatically go for the lowest price tag. “If you’re going to buy fake, you’ve got to buy the best,” Izzo says.
more realistic look and also get that magical holiday smell that real pine trees and branches provide. Weaving together real and fake garland and branches also can create an illusion of fullness that you can’t get by using just one or the other. “When you just glance, it looks completely real. You can’t quite tell because it’s mixed in so well,” Laws says.
With some design elements like fruit, it pays to be careful with whether or not you opt to go real or fake. “There’s nothing worse than something that One attractive element of buying fake Many designers believe you don’t is that you don’t have to shell out cash have to be a hard-line realist or solely looks like a plastic apple,” says Laws. an artificial aficionado. Mixing the two Instead, Laws recommends putting year after year to purchase the essenalso can be a great option. “Fake with real fruit such as cherries, red pears tial elements like trees, wreaths and small amounts of real is the way to go and citrus into a tall clear vase and garland. Over time, if you store them submerging them in water. properly and can get years of use out in terms of cost and budget,” Haught of them, you’ll save money over time says. She recommends mixing in real Artificial fruit can have its place by investing in artificial decorations. greenery on fake garlands to create a though. “[If you get] fake fruit, get
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FIRS Fir needles are soft, flat and cannot easily be rolled between your fingers. Firs also do not have the small projections that spruce trees do and, thus, have smoother bark. Where cones on pines and spruces hang from branches, cones on fir trees are upright and smoother in texture. Source: Iowa State University Forestry Extension; Michigan State University Extension
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oliday decorating isn’t just about making a home look beautiful – it’s about filling the space with holiday treats and trimmings that appeal to all five senses. If scent is the strongest sense tied to memory, then certainly a home overflowing with warm, festive aromas will help make the holiday season especially memorable. A traditional, live Christmas tree is a great place to start. Dr. Bert Cregg, associate professor in the department of forestry at Michigan State University, says that scent is one of the primary reasons why people choose to purchase live Christmas trees. “The tree is part of the overall experience,” says Cregg, a prominent researcher of Christmas tree systems. “I think three factors – the tradition, the experience and then of course the scent – if you’re talking about why people have a real tree instead of a fake tree.” Tree popularity depends somewhat on what part of the United States consumers live in, but in terms of the most aromatic, there are a few sure-fire home runs. “Fraser Fir certainly has a very pleasant scent,” says Cregg. “But Balsam Fir is – in terms of scent – probably at the top of the list. Balsam Fir has what most people would describe as a Christmas tree scent.” Cregg also recommends Noble Fir for consumers in the northwestern United States and Concolor Fir for those who appreciate a more unique look. “Concolor Fir can have a very bluish color to it,” says Cregg. “But the unique thing about Concolor Fir is that it has a very pronounced scent – a very pleasant scent – and it reminds most people of a citrus-y smell.” With any tree, Cregg stipulates that the key to
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retaining scent is retaining needles, and the ways to do that are to buy the tree as fresh as possible and to make sure it stays hydrated. “You just want to keep the water to them,” says Cregg. “And the fact that they’re going through a lot of water is a good thing. That means that the tree is functioning and it’s keeping those needles fresh, going to keep the scent going.” In addition to a beautiful tree, all that holiday cooking will certainly fill any home with delicious smells. Beatrice Ojakangas, author of “The Great Holiday Baking Book” (University of Minnesota Press, 2001), recommends baking yeast breads or anything with sweet spices – cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg – to really saturate the air with those warm holiday fragrances. “Those are the things that people notice if they step in the door and you’ve been baking,” says Ojakangas. “You bake with certain spices through the holiday season, and that kind of decorates the air.” In terms of cooking, she recommends a roast. “Whenever you’re cooking, you’re going to put aromas into the air and that’s a good thing,” says Ojakangas. “But the ones that end up being particularly holiday I think are the sweet spices, and I do things like rub them into roasts.” If the needles on a real tree or the nuances of baking aren’t particularly preferable, don’t worry. There are always alternative ways to keep a home smelling wonderful. If a tree is simply too big or too much hassle, consid-
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From handed-down heirlooms to modern, whimsical designs, faith-focused décor items are some of the most cherished, unique items of the season. Here’s why we love them By Ben Larrison CTW Features
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Industries, a Yorklyn, Delaware, design firm. “It’s one of the first things I remember: My grandmother setting up her nativity set. I think it’s something that’s pretty ingrained in the Latin world.” Alessi, the Italy-based housewares and design company, for years has produced a line of whimsical Christmas figures and ornaments. These items are a great way for families to spread traditions from one generation to the next, says Paolo Cravedi, managing director of Alessi USA. “Every year, in the tradition of the nativity scene, we keep adding new figurines and new characters,” Cravedi says. “I think that’s a way you can have something that is very respectful of the tradition, and of the religious traditions, but also have a very modern and unique take. Because you can see a lot of these nativity scenes … that are passed down from generation to generation, and they are (often) very expensive. So we think this is a very modern way to do it.” Nativity scene designs have evolved over the centuries to reflect the changes in trends and styles of the day, and modern nativity scenes are no exception. Roat’s House Industries produces a nativity scene based on wood-panel illustrations by famed American designer Alexander Girard. The scenes’ pieces are screen-printed by hand on locally sourced wood and, says Roat, were inspired by a visit to an exhibition on the late artist at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“It was just a really cool piece that was really pretty, and that a lot of people could relate to – and, plus, we loved it,” Roat says. “And regardless of any religious (connection), it was just a really cool piece that we felt needed to see the light of day.” The same sort of attitude toward religious décor as an artistic statement has also taken hold in the world of Judaica – specifically, Hanukkah-related items like the menorah, a seven- or ninebranched candelabra used to celebrate the holiday. Laurie Gross, lead creative designer at Laurie Gross Studios in Santa Barbara, California, says that while her Judaica designs are very modern, they all are inspired by an interest in “uplifting the objects that we use for Jewish purposes.” “The work that I do primarily comes out of my Jewish tradition,” Gross says. “I would say it’s an expression of my Jewish soul. So I have an interest in creating beautiful ritual objects.” Gross says her first menorah design, an elegant glass sculpture, was inspired by an eastern European menorah from the 1800s that she had seen in a book, giving the piece a quality that embraces the menorah’s historical tradition. “Today, there are people who have menorah collections, or dreidel collections when it comes to Hanukkah, so I think there is a bit more of awareness of having these objects in our homes as a way to signify our homes,” says Gross. “So I think it’s about identity, and I think it’s also about celebration at a time of year when everyone else is
celebrating, too.” Modern home décor and housewares company Jonathan Adler, has featured uniquely designed Hanukkah items, including ceramic menorahs in fun designs, such as elephants, dachshunds and people (reversible with a young face on one side, an older face on the other). The African heritage festival Kwanzaa boasts several distinct traditional items, including the kinara candleholder and the unity cup, that have become an important part of any celebration. Whatever the holiday you are celebrating, tradition-inspired décor has come to represent more than just religion or history. It’s also an artistic symbol of the season, and designers recognize the weight these items carry. “It’s something that we would never take lightly, because of how important they are,” Cravedi says. “And it’s a particular moment in life everybody, the holidays, when families get together. Whether it’s a religious connotation, or if it’s just family getting together, it’s a very important moment for people.”
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The Best Holiday Storage Items This year, make a vow to put away everything perfectly a Halloween orange or a Christmas red, you can do that. Just try to keep CTW Features them consistent.” ommon sense dictates that the The experts at Coppell, Texas-based ease of holiday decorating The Container Store agree, and point depends largely on the organization of last year’s storage. The prob- out that clear containers and labels can be used as well for easy identification lem is, oftentimes people are so exhausted after the holiday season, all of contents. they want to do is shove everything in Label the contents clearly before storing. You may take a photo of how boxes and deal with it later. items are arranged and store it in the It’s time to change all that. This year, box so you know where everything make a commitment to store everything in a neat and organized manner. goes next year, they suggest. Displaying a live tree will of course Here’s how: eliminate the need to store one of the largest items, but if using an artificial THE ORIGINS OF tree, Watson advises keeping the origiORGANIZATION nal box. Good storage starts with good contain- “They’re usually packed really comers. Jodie Watson, founder and presipactly, and it’s designed to fit that pardent of Supreme Organization in ticular tree,” Watson says. “But if that’s Sherman Oaks, California, recomlong gone, there are different types of mends large, plastic, durable storage plastic bags that you can buy that can bins. actually hold even really large trees – they’re artificial tree bags.” “You can get them in the color of the holidays,” Watson says. “If you wanted Depending on the available storage By Laura Depta
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space, Watson recommends hanging as an option for wreaths or fabric items. Dry clean fabrics like tree skirts, table clothes and blankets at the end of the holiday. Then, purchase a hanging storage box – the type typically used for clothes – to neatly pack them away. With ornaments, use a cardboard box that comes with adjustable dividers. For any ornaments or items that are particularly fragile, however, Watson suggests storing that in its own container. “It’s almost as if you’re packing it for a move,” says Watson. “Packing peanuts are a really good way to store fragile items, or wrapping them carefully in tissue paper with a layer of bubble wrap around it.” The Container Store experts also caution that ornaments made with natural materials – such as paper, or kid’s craft projects with dried food like pasta –always should be kept in airtight containers to keep pests away. Archival
storage boxes protect items made from natural fibers from yellowing. Lights can be frustrating to unpack the following year if they were not stored correctly. Simply winding each strand around some type of spool – either store-bought or a homemade piece of cardboard – will do the trick. The same tactic also should be used for garland. Don’t forget about gift wrap. According to the Container Store, wrapping paper is best stored in a closet or under a bed. Keep tape and scissors stored with the gift wrap and ribbons, and you’ll have everything you need to start wrapping again next year at your fingertips. If that overwhelming feeling sets in, consider downsizing. Or, ask a friend for help. Watson points out: “If we’re not particularly organized, we all have a friend who is – somebody that can help you and can help make it fun.”
And all through the house there arose such a
Did you know that the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the single most wasteful period in the U.S.? Each year, we generate 25 percent more trash in this country during this time, about one million extra tons. Here are some tips for clearing out the holiday clutter in an environmentally thoughtful way.
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Consider replacing old light strings with LED lights. LEDs use 90% less energy. Recycle your old lights and cords at eCycle.
Recycle gift bags, shopping bags, boxes, tins, wrapping paper in good condition, and fancy ribbon. If every U.S. family recycled just two feet of holiday ribbon, the resulting 38,000 miles of ribbon would tie a bow around the earth! Recycle wrapping paper and tissue paper free of excess tape at any convenience site.
Time to book your Holiday Party in our Event Room!
Recycle your cut tree at one of the county’s citizens’ convenience sites Dec. 26 - Jan. 31. All sites accept trees free of decorations, tinsel, and wire except Greenwood. Organic waste is ground into mulch and re-used!
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Don’t trash your treasures. Remember local charitable organizations when cleaning out closets to make room for new gifts. Make sure donations are in very good condition. Save-a-Sole recycles shoes, luggage, backpacks, etc. in any condition! ReThreads recycles gently used clothing, linens, drapes, fabric & stuffed animals. Visit your neighborhood convenience site. SAS collection boxes can also be found at the Workingman’s Store/Total Image, the Frederick County Animal Shelter, and the Frederick County Treasurer’s Office.
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Try one of these high-flying acts to add some festive glamour to your holiday home By Alice Oglethorpe CTW Features
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uring any other time of year, stringing up random items around the home looks odd and haphazard. But around the holidays, hanging ornaments, mistletoe, wreaths, bells and more from the ceiling can be an easy way to give a home a glamorous and festive feel.
EASY DOES IT The easiest project is to take something that is already hanging and add holiday items to it. That’s how Barbara Matson did it. “I’m not one to break the bank when I decorate for the holidays,” says Matson, who lives just outside of Vancouver and blogs on home décor at MarkovaDesign.com. “I have a gorgeous crystal chandelier over my dining room table and decided to hang some of [Christmas] balls from it with pretty ribbon.” Matson made sure to keep the balls high enough so they wouldn’t interfere with people dining or candles on the table. but you could combine them with gold “I also hung crystals from an iron and green ones as well.” chandelier in my kitchen, strung up a glittery sign that says Noel in front of INSPIRATIONS FOR a mirror, and hung wreaths in front of SMALL SPACES my windows,” she says. Hanging decorations help make the most of a tight spot, such as doorways GET YOUR CRAFT ON or nooks. Melanie Collette, a crafter Jessica Sykes, a crafter in New Port blogger in Mesa, Arizona, found large Richey, Florida, literally turned things bells for a low price, and bought some on end when she made a wreath to to hang over a small bar area in the hang from her ceiling. kitchen. “I had seen ornaments on rib“I wanted to use some of the vertical bons hanging in windows, but I wantspace in my home, so I bought the ed something a little more substantial largest foam wreath ring I could find in in my home,” says Collette, who blogs a craft store, wrapped it in faux garat CraftyCupboard.net. land, and sprayed it with flocking She took a white three-quarter-inch paint to give it the look of being frosted dowel rod that was six feet long and with snow,” she says. “I then tied it in wrapped it with red tape so it looked three different places with cording and like a striped candy cane. “I screwed hung it from a hook on the ceiling.” some hooks into the ceiling and tied Once it was in place, Sykes decorated ribbon to the rod and hung it on the the wreath with different ornaments. hooks. Then I used ribbon to hang the “You don’t have to make it all yourbells from the rod along with self,” she says. “You could get a real snowflakes, stars, and glitter balls,” wreath or a faux one that was already she says. “Everyone compliments me made. And I did just silver ornaments, when they see it.”
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Open Mon-Thurs. 10am-5pm, Fri.-Sat 10am-6pm 220 E. Main St., Front Royal • 540-636-9444 “Like” us on Facebook to see new items everyday!
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529A East Main St. • Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-1361
OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 5:00 • OPEN SAT. in Dec. • toyshop@eleventy-seven.com
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540.635.4437 800.252.1162
STORE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • Sat 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Open Tues. through Sun. 10am-7pm
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Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-8 • Sunday 10-5 540-635-9000 • 211⁄2 W. 6th Street • Front Royal
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