EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON, WENDY LAU'S LOVE OF CRAFTS AND DECORATIONS KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR.
She's up and down ladders, dangling paper snowflakes and stars from ceilings and draping garlands across doorways. As much as she tries to show restraint, a little always turns into a lot, and soon she's decorating her Toronto home with abandon. "There's a lot of cardio for me at Christmas," she says.
Her decorating aerobics can be traced in large part to the snowflakes she snips from brown and white lunch bags. They now number in the hundreds and are her creative strategy for a high-impact look. "I'm the paper-bag princess," she says. Earthy flourishes such as dried moss (Wendy's reusable and easy-to-store alternative to fresh greenery) and handcrafted papiermâché mushroom ornaments supplement those statement makers.
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Diese Geschichte stammt aus der Farmhouse Christmas-Ausgabe von Better Homes & Gardens US.
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CRAFTED WITH CARE
When it comes to holiday decorating, this California homeowner opts for heartfelt embellishments over fancy flash. Every vignette adds seasonal spirit without distracting from her home's function.
ALL ROADS LEAD HOME AT Christmas
A West Virginia native honors the Appalachian traditions of her childhood and re-creates the holiday magic for her own young family.
will you STAY FOR DINNER?
Many cherished Christmas memories are made around the table. Set the scene with one of these fresh takes on festive tablescapes.
Making MAGIC
A flurry of paper creations sparks delight for a budgetconscious homeowner who picked up her scissors-and couldn't put them down.
HOLIDAY TREASURE hunt
On the prairies of western North Dakota, this farmhouse brims with merry holiday collections from Christmases past.
spreading the CHEER
Festive decor both indoors and out means Christmas is especially merry at this North Carolina family's farm.
all through the HOUSE
Every December, a couple relish their family traditions-and celebrate the magical season with decorations and gifts inspired by their home's setting.
TIMELESS CHARACTER
Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.
Natural DELIGHTS
Modern interpretations of evergreens and mistletoe imbue spaces with cozy warmth and textural impact. Use fabric, wood, yarn, and wool felt to assemble holiday decor with farmhouse-friendly appeal.
THE bright side OF THE season
Let your decor shout with joy. Vivid colors highlight seasonal favorites, bringing lively energy and unexpected excitement to Christmas trees, tabletops, and packages.
