Holiday
Roundup: St. Patrick's Day Decor
Happy St. Patrick's Day! In an effort to forgo your grocery-store variety of St.
Are Your Holiday Decorations Still Up?
For some reason, I've never been able to stand my holiday decorations once the New Year's ball has dropped. But I know many people leave their trees and other decorations up until the end of January, or even into February. How about you?
How-To: Clean Up After Your Holiday Parties
It's pretty standard for people to leave their holiday decorations up through New Year's, and even a couple weeks into January. And for those who decorate before Thanksgiving, that means the halls will be decked might a good two months. So, now that the guests have headed home and the presents have been unwrapped (and returned/exchanged, ha!), it's about time to start cleaning and packing up after months of hard partying.
How-To: Dispose of Your Christmas Tree
Unless you have an artificial Christmas tree or none at all, you'll need to safely dispose of your live tree after the holidays. First things first: Don't burn it in your fireplace! This can contribute to creosote buildup in your chimney, and most Christmas trees will dangerously pop and spark in a fire.
How-To: 7 Ways to Repurpose Holiday Cards
What to do with that fat stack of last year's Christmas cards you've got stashed in a drawer? Well, if they're photo cards, save 'em. But if you've collected some cards with holiday-themed graphics, Real Simple says repurpose them!
Name This Plant
This plant is a Winter favorite. Can you tell me what it's called?
Casa Quickie: Use Ornaments For a Chic Centerpiece
Su Casa member Aimeesbell suggests this trick for creating an on-the-fly centerpiece for parties during the holiday season and beyond. She says, "I had extra bronze ornaments from the tree and placed them in this oversized brandy glass to make an easy and chic centerpiece!" Since the ornaments are a neutral color, you can easily use this centerpiece well into the New Year.
How Long Does Your Christmas Tree Stay Up?
Some friends take their Christmas trees down on Dec. 26, while others wait until nearly February! When do you take your tree down?
Open House: What Was Your Favorite Homey Gift This Season?
For those of us who are passionate about interior design and home decorating, the holidays are often a great time to feather our nests, thanks to the generous gifts of friends and family. What was your favorite holiday gift this year? Was it a subscription to Domino?
Happy Holidays!
However you're celebrating the season, I hope you spend happy days relaxing with your loved ones over this extended weekend. Whether you're whipping up some homemade eggnog, visiting extended family, or taking in the must-see holiday movies, here's wishing the very best for you and yours. Even if the weather outside is frightful, I hope all of you readers are enjoying the day, perhaps by a fire that's so delightful.