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overboard, just a few little touches,” she continues. For this she will apply<br />
a few treatments to get that holiday twinkle. “I like to sprinkle a little glitter<br />
on ribbons and intertwine them in the garlands on the mantle and<br />
stairway,” she describes. For instance, the entry stairway will be dressed<br />
with a silvery blue ribbon to complement the tones in that space. Maria<br />
also sprinkles silver and gold glitter on ornaments. She explains that silver<br />
and gold work well with the softer colors in the house. A small string of<br />
tiny twinkling white lights can be delicately interspersed in the garlands<br />
and pine cones as well. Of course one other focal point is the tree. Maria<br />
positions the Christmas tree in the living room next to the piano. “From<br />
a design standpoint, placing the tree in a spot that can be seen as you enter<br />
the house sets the tone for a festive feel,” she adds. The tree is dressed in<br />
all the owner's favorite holiday ornaments with a touch of Maria.<br />
Maria's approach to decorating this house for Christmas is to envision<br />
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