Decorating a Dining Room Sideboard

Start With a Blank Canvas

Clear your wall and the top of the sideboard. If you’re rearranging your furniture, leave at least 3 feet between your piece and the table.

Hang a Mirror and Framed Photographs

Center the mirror vertically instead of horizontally for a more interesting arrangement. Using similar frames keeps the look cohesive.

Add a Lamp and Accessories

Combining items that range in scale and size helps achieve a balanced but not symmetrical arrangement.

Give a Southern Twist
For the finishing touch, bring your room to life with an arrangement of magnolia leaves in a footed bowl.
Reference Southern Living



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Tips for decorating your Christmas tree!

Tips for decorating your Christmas tree!   

You've chosen your perfect Christmas tree, but now what?

Our tips  will give you ideas for setting up your tree, lighting it, keeping it fresh, and decorating it to be beautiful.

 

• Keep Your Tree Fresh and Green
  Cut the stump of the tree with a fresh cut and set it in water immediately. A fresh-cut tree will absorb several quarts of water right from the start. So it's important to check and refill the water level several times a day for the first week. You can cut down on frequency later. Be sure to place you Christmas tree in a stand that has a large water reservoir and keep it filled.      
• Putting Lights and Decorations on the Tree
  When decorating your Christmas tree, put lights on first, then garlands, then the ornaments.   
• Work From the Inside Out
  Start arranging Christmas tree lights on the branches near the base of the tree. Weave strings of lights along the branches "inside," then move to the outer edges of the branches.   
• Placement of Ornaments
  Don't hang all your ornament on the tips of the branches. Place ornaments and other decorations 'inside' your tree to add depth and interest.   
• Basic Ornaments for Fill
  Start by arranging the "filler ornaments" evenly spaced around the tree. This would include basic solid color balls that are easily found at discount stores in a wide range of colors to coordinate and enhance your decorating scheme. You'll need about 20 "filler ornaments" for every 2 feet of Christmas tree.   
• Special Themed, Collectible Ornaments
  Mix one-of-a-kind special ornaments between the basic ornaments. Plan to use at least 10 special themed ornaments for every 2 feet of tree. As your collection grows, put the special ornaments closer together.

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