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– 62 – H O M E & G A R D E N DESIGN IDEAS: Kids and the Holidays Setting the holiday table is a great way for kids to participate in home decorating. Designed by Natalie Weinstein; photographed by Jack Ader/Images for Presentation. OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2008 by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID The holidays bring out the kid in all of us. For a little while, even in these challenging times, we escape into a world of gift giving, holiday decorating and family gathering. Whatever holiday is celebrated, it’s home centered, and the sights and smells bring cheer to a cold winter season. For kids the holidays mean presents, school vacation, visits from family and a general sense of fun and anticipation. Parents and grandparents can add another dimension to kids’ perception and participation this holiday season. Gift giving and receiving can be turned into a great “giving thanks” lesson by focusing on providing the less fortunate with outgrown clothing and toys, games and books. Winter vacation is a great time for organizing kids’ bedrooms – clothes, toys, books, school work, etc. As they give away, they make room for more to come and zero in on what they really need as well as what they want. The incentive is never greater for kids to shape up, as they watch the family get the rest of the house organized and ready for company. Past toddler ages, children can be part of the clean-up and decoration process throughout the house as well. Whether unpacking and putting out decorations, helping set the holiday table, wrapping presents, cooking or baking with parents or grandparents – children will be making memories and keeping family traditions that they will pass on in the future. Encourage children to add to the holidays by being contributory. Sewing, drawing, making holiday decorations, writing a play or a poem, or entertaining family and friends with a special piece of music are all positive ways to develop people skills, poise and self-esteem. I still treasure and display the Chanukah menorahs made by my sons when they were seven and ten along with this past Thanksgiving holiday play given by my five and nine year old grandchildren. Traditions in families are handed down in many ways – orally, through photographs or videos or just by doing. Kids are always curious and want to know why something happens in their family in a certain way every year. Take the time to share, even if you’re overwhelmed with what you think are more pressing duties – or better yet, delegate that task to an elderly member of your family who might have more time to spend with your child. It’s a great way for generations to bond, creating more shared memories. Most of all, try to keep the kid in you as the pressure mounts, and put things in true prospective. How important are those expensive gifts? Perhaps we all need to step back, realize what’s truly best about the holidays and let our children see that it’s not the material things, but the spirit of home and family that is remembered long after the “must have” gift of the year is forgotten. From the Weinstein clan at home and at work – Best wishes to you this holiday season. Here’s hoping you make many happy memories and add to your holiday traditions. –Fondly, Natalie If you have a design question that you would like Natalie to answer in future columns, please email info@nataliesclub.com. Editor’s Note: Natalie Weinstein is president of Natalie Weinstein Design Associates and the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club with over 15,000 members on Long Island. If you have a design question or would like to become a member, visit www.nataliesclub.com, call 631.862.6198, or e-mail nataliesclub@aol.com. Hear “Design Tips by Natalie” on WALK 97.5 FM, “Home Show”on WALK 1370 AM, Sundays from 10 AM - 11AM and podcast 24/7 on walkradio.com, keyword Natalie.
– 63 – Happy Holidays from Natalie Weinstein Design Associates and the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club! Is there a special someone who wants to create that designer look, but doesn’t know where to start? Does someone you love always re-decorate or move around furniture, but without a real plan? Give them the perfect holiday gift... a 2-hour in-home consultation with Interior Designer Natalie Weinstein. During your personal session Natalie will: • Assess your needs • Provide viable solutions • Suggest colors, space planning, furniture layouts, etc. • Discuss options and sources to ensure the very best results Looking for a unique gift this holiday season that won’t break the bank? Buy a one year membership to the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club for just $12.00! Enjoy holiday benefits including articles, e-newsletters, access to the Members Only Resource Center, discounts up to 30%, free seminars and more... Visit www.nataliesclub.com or call 631.862.6198 to join Holiday Special $295 Call 631.862.6198 to order and mention that you saw the ad in <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Interior Designer, Allied ASID • "Home Decor" columnist for The Times Beacon Record Newspapers • "Design Tips by Natalie", on WALK 97.5 FM • "Home Show" on WALK 1370 AM, Sundays from 10-11 am and podcast 24/7 on www.walkradio.com,keyword Natalie OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2008
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