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Unconventional Holiday Decor
Dressing Your Home for the Season
By Suzy Feine
Yip recommends the use of family photos as decor during the holidays. "Accessorize using black and white family photos, which blend seamlessly with other holiday d袯r in the home," he says. "Seeing the faces of family and friends also serves as a reminder of the season."
An easy and cost-effective way to incorporate family photos into your decor is with a digital camera, a high-quality printer and image reproduction software, such as Digital Image Suite 9, Microsoft's new 2004 digital photography software package. This software gives the user the ability to turn digital family photos into works of art. Complete with over 3,000 photo project templates and an automatic photo collage feature, Digital Image Suite 9 can help you create amazing family photos for decorations or to use as holiday gifts.
Once your pictures are printed, frame them in inexpensive frames to hang on the wall. Purchase 8x10-inch wall frames and cut your pictures to size. Another alternative is to decorate your holiday tree with small ornament frames, such as the ones from Aaron Brothers. These inexpensive mini-frames can hang on your tree and later serve as a tabletop display once the tree comes down.
Bring Nature Indoors
Decor from nature, such as pinecones, tree boughs, fresh flowers, fruit and nuts, can create interesting displays and convey that warm appeal that can last throughout the season. By bringing nature indoors, you can easily decorate for the holiday season with items that become part of your standard decor.
