Festive Holiday Tables Made Easy

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Festive Holiday Tables Made Easy (NAPSA)—Create fabulous holiday memories that will impress every guest. Celebrity Home and Style Designer Stephen SaintOnge shares holiday entertaining ideas that are easy and affordable, to help create a memorableholiday setting for you and your guests to enjoy all season long. “The holidays are all about your senses, and being affected and moved by your surroundings,” says Saint-Onge. “A few simple details added to your space—candlelight, tableware, festive accessories and luxurious linens—all create an instant holiday makeover by making an ordinary room extraordinary.” Saint-Ongeoffers these festive and inexpensive ideas for holiday entertaining: Always use candles when entertaining to establish a warm and inviting atmosphere. Combine faux florals, sparkling ornaments and fresh flowers to create a centerpiece that can be used for various gatherings. Just replace fresh flowers to change the look. * Focus on decorating the spaces that guests see first and gather in most, such as the foyer andliving areas. Set a holiday welcome table in the foyer with flutes filled with champagne and sparkling pomegranate juice, interspersed with simple votives. Be casual yet festive by layering opposite-shaped plates in an unexpected holiday color to form an interesting setting. A surpris- ing color such as copper adds a stunning element when paired with more traditional tones of green and gold. Dine in an unexpected location, such as the terrace or the library, to add surprise and inter- me . ~ oo \\ A aS "al a Beas Celebrity Designer Stephen Saint-Onge suggests shopping for holiday entertaining essen- tials at off-price retailers because they offer incredible prices and a tremendous selection. est to your gathering. Instead of using a traditional tablecloth, let the natural beauty of the table shine through and use a beautiful runner or two for a unique layeredeffect. Look around your space and let your surroundings and the architecture of your space inspire you to make an ordinary room extraordinary. Pick up a new element to update the look of your table, such as antiquelike stemwareor festive salad plates, for a new take on your usualtable. Maximize your budget by shopping at an off-price retailer such as HomeGoods. Your money will go a lot further and their tremendousselection will get your creative juices flowing, whether you're looking for that unique piece to update your current table or for a whole new look. For store locations, www.homegoods.com. visit

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