A Welcoming Entrance to the Holidays

Written by Arleen M. Kaptur


The entrance to your home setsrepparttar stage for family, guests, and neighbors to join inrepparttar 111510 festivities you have planned forrepparttar 111511 Holiday Season. To newcomers - it isrepparttar 111512 very first impression. To others - it is a reminader ofrepparttar 111513 care and attention to detail that you hve lavished onrepparttar 111514 Holidays. Your entrance announces torepparttar 111515 outside world your celebration ofrepparttar 111516 Season.

All doors have architectural designs that complimentrepparttar 111517 home they are attached to. The most impressive decorations follow these designs and highlight their finer aspects. Even a simple wooden or stock metal door can be transformed into a decorating delight with a handsome wreath of evergreen bows and bright ribbons. If your home also has side lights and transoms, these too should be accented and brought to everyone's attention. Urns, planters, shutters, etc. can emphasizerepparttar 111518 entrance to your home with Holiday touches and even lighting.

Natural materials are absolutely ideal for this time of year and can definitely add elegance to any entryway. Wherever you live, whatever type of climate you have, use your creativity andrepparttar 111519 supplies that Mother Nature literally leaves at your disposal. Not only evergren bows, but seedpods, driftwood, acorns, assorted greens, berries, and even seashells, fruit, and vegetables can be turned into options that have color, texture, and appeal.

How to Be A Good Guest at Thanksgiving Or Any Other Time

Written by Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach


1. When you get an invitation, R.S.V.P.

2. Arrive 10-15 minutes afterrepparttar invitation time (but no later). This gives your host and/or hostess those last few minutes to prepare.

3. Check and see if children are invited. If they aren't, don't bring yours. Nor should you expect your host and hostess to solverepparttar 111509 babysitter dilemma for you.

4. Don't arrive empty-handed. A bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, a packet of printed cocktail napkins, a little inspirational book ...

5. Offer to help inrepparttar 111510 kitchen, offer to help withrepparttar 111511 dishes. You may be told "no," but at least you asked.

6. Participate! It's up to you to make it a party. Talk to someone who's alone, mix and mingle, make good conversation, make it a point to talk with everyone there at some point, do your part.

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