Thanksgiving Decorating

February 13, 2007

Geta jump start on this year’s Thanksgiving decorating plansby incorporating harvest splendor in non-traditional areas. Insteadof that “same old, same old” Thanksgiving centerpiecein the dining area, dazzle your dinner guests with autumn’sinnovative colors and textures in unexpected spaces!

Transitionalareas within the home offer a wealth of overlooked opportunitiesfor spotlighting an interesting harvest theme. Stairways that leadto the kitchen or dining area allows the ability to highlight theperfect punch of color within an otherwise nondescript area. Riserson a staircase can be utilized to showcase natural fall themes. Displaywonderfully painted accessories that tout the warm and spicy colorpalette of the fall season. Stairway landings can serve as the ideallocation to showcase a handpainted, canvas accent rug with a boldcornucopia motif.

One-storyhomes that lack stairways can bestow Thanksgiving sizzle to any ordinaryhallway space! Place a plain, small table (simple stools or chairsmake wonderful substitutions for accent tables) that boasts a crowd-stoppingarrangement in a hallway area that is part of your home’s maintraffic pattern. Arrangements can be as everyday or as elaborateas your existing decor. A ‘candy apple’ red painted basketoverflowing with bright orange mini pumpkins offers a cheerful approachto a neutral colored decorating scheme. Treating a decorative vaseto a distressed paint technique atop a monochromatic and “color-blocked” drysink all in burgandy tones, is a more elaborate way of making a distinctivelydifferent design statement using carefully applied color and texture.

Anyhome that is located in a mild climate can enjoy the luxury of outdoorThanksgiving festivities. Weather permitting; suburban backyards,condominium patios and even apartment rooftops can be treated tothe colors and textures of autumn. Oversized planters that are paintedwith the rich, bold colors of the season and filled with colorfulfresh blooms take center stage when placed beside the “al fresco” diningarea. Although traditional harvest colors integrate particularlywell with a neutral exterior color palette, do not allow existingcolor palettes to prevent you from re-fashioning an exterior livingspace for the holiday. Quick “non-permanent” fixes areavailable to help the do-it-yourself decorating enthusiast! Plainslipcovers can be used to impart a distinctive color scheme withinthe dining area. Painted borders and freehand motifs can be creativelyapplied to solid colored slipcovers, using your favorite harvestcolor palette. Easily painted accessories (including planters, pedestals,and table top accessories) allow for “in a jiffy”, excitingand colorful outdoor Thanksgiving celebrations!

ThisNovember, whether you opt for an indoor or outdoor Thanksgiving holiday,make it a special celebration by injecting a touch of the colorfullyunexpected into your decor!

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