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Now that Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years are over, it’s time to put those holiday decorations away. Smart storage complements holiday organization. Bid adieu to the usual holiday decorations and paraphernalia: 

• Swarvoski crystal
• Family heirloom tree decorations
• Menorah
• Pinecones
• Stocking
• Nutcrackers other statue
• Synthetic wreaths, garland
• Other embellishments
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Are the encasements that have been housing those Christmas and other holiday decorations deteriorating, ragged and frayed? Are all holiday paraphernalia maintained in accessible location?

One oversized container fixes the disorganization of packing and unpacking holiday decorations.

Here’s how:

Plastic Containers. One-size fits all –storage space is overwhelmingly underrated. The oversized transparent storage containers, as seen at Target and Wal-Mart–houses just about all the decorations. (These storage bins range between $5-10).

Christmas Tree and Lights. Starting with the Christmas tree lights, spool the lights around a square piece of plastic or cardboard. Secure the electrical plug-ins with tape.

If you have a synthetic tree, tuck it away in a dry zippered bag. For instance, if you are unable to find a storage bag large enough to hold all the parts, a downhill ski bag works too.

Holiday decorations. Find partitioned trays, which stack, store fit inside of your storage bi or plastic container. The spaces are the ultimate holiday decoration accommodations. Take tissue paper and wrap each decoration. Group items where appropriate. Delicate items, such as the Swarvoski crystal should be swathed in bubble wrap. Ziplock ® bags or plastic baggies are a storage idea made simple for pinecones and other loose holiday decorations.

If there’s additional space in the plastic storage bin, fold and add the tree-dress and the seasonal tablecloth, place between a layer of decorations and lights.

In the interim, tidy up and re-arrange regular decorative embellishments for a new look in 2010.

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Beyond the front door wreath and Christmas tree, certain holiday party decorations are reminiscent of the scents, scenes and sounds of the season. Here is a recipe for decorating the home for a holiday party.

The Supply List

• Bough of Holly
• Candy canes
• Cinnamon sticks
• Crystal bowls
• Frankincense
• Gold and silver spray paint
• Mistletoe
• Myrrh
• Orange peel
• Pinecones
• Red or green bows
• Three to four strings of Christmas lights
• Votive candles

 The Smells

In 5-quart pan, boil 2-quarts of water with cinnamon sticks, lemon and orange peels, until the aroma fills the air. As an alternate, burn myrrh and frankincense.

 The Sights

Bedeck it in crystal. From Swarovski to Waterford, crystal adornments twinkle. Introducing an element of depth. Fill the crystal with

 Throughout the living room, and kitchen dress up vases with the varied sized bows. Affix to the exterior of vases, candles holders carafes and other accessories.

Take 30 to 40 pinecones. Spray paint them in gold or silver. Affix a fishing hook and hang on the tree.

As an alternate holiday decoration idea: Do not spray the pinecones, but arrange in a crystal bowl and mix with evergreen branches.

Candy canes and various sized bows are inexpensive and simple ways to decorate the home. On the Christmas tree, bows fill in where other tree decorations are lacking. Candy canes make for another tree adornment. As an alternate hang candy canes around the parameter of a crystal bowl.

Display votive candles throughout the home to capture and accentuate the sparkling crystal features.

 Select the hues of the season: crimson, evergreen, and gold. Embellish the home with objects that make the home shimmer and glisten.

Punctuate entryways with a strand of Christmas holiday.

 Introduce other natural elements, such as boughs of holly, mistletoe and evergreen twigs.

 The Sounds

Right before the guests arrive, turn on the fireplace. And sync the sounds of the season in tune with your holiday party decorations.

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