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The article evaluates several Christmas decorations including fluffy ornaments, Kurt Adler Pinecone lights and Silver-leaf paper.

This article presents suggestions for decoration of Christmas trees. The author says that a small tree introduces Christmas spirit without getting in the way. Vintage kitchen patterns such as picnic-plaid tablecloths and watch-plaid thermoses, inspire wrapping paper, stockings, and gift tins. A tasteful centerpiece can be assembled from homemade cookies nestled with cookie cutters and a tea towel in a pretty tin. Everyone has their own preferences for a fresh tree--for hanging ornaments, the sturdiest branches belong to the blue spruce. Firs are the most fragrant and long-lasting.

The article presents information on the use of dominant colours, to create an impact, for packing gifts. Glimmering silver packages for each guests are nestled in the snow. Vibrant red ilex berries inspired the decor for Christmas eve dinner. Vividly hued embossed foil papers with contrasting ribbons and miniature Christmas balls make a colorful base for the tree. White snow-flocked branches adorn a snow-dusted lined tablecloth set with all-white china, crystal and 18th-c. silver to create Winter Wonderland theme for Christmas dinner at Weatherstone in Connecticut.

Features Wendy Addison's design of contemporary ornaments for Christmas tree and decorations. Her idea of crafting ornaments; Using Victorian ornaments; Use of vintage papers.

Presents the use of leaves in Christmas decorations, gift wraps and cookies. Use of the white and gold scheme; Papier-mache decorative bowl; Gold-tied package with leafy gift card; Leaf-shaped iced sugar cookies; Glitter-edged ribbon with leaves attached; White wrapping paper with gold leaves; Sugar cookies with edible gold leaf.

The article presents a list of holiday products featured in the magazine including Baroque cast candle, vintage tablecloth, and patterned paper.

Provides information on making festive paper flowers used to decorate Christmas trees. Also includes instructions for making ribbon ornaments, tree skirts and other decorations.

Features a dining table set for Christmas dinner with china, crystal and silver collectibles. Combination of fantasy and utility; Elegance of silver flatware and cut crystal champagne glasses; Fanciful touches of paper doilies, ribbons and a centerpiece of faux meringues encircled by a garland.

The article evaluates several Christmas cardboard decorations including Rudolph the reindeer, laser-cut conifer and Chandlier.

This article presents information on decorating a Christmas tree with fabric scraps. The article suggests that with the fabric wrong side out, one can stitch hearts together, leaving an opening to turn the ornament right side out. It can be stuffed with a small amount of batting to give it shape; sew shut. Using embroidery thread, do a blanket stitch all the way around. One can flock mini pinecones using a can of artificial snow or white spray paint. A light hand goes a long way. stamp with favorite designs, or cover it with high-quality wrapping paper.

The section features tablecloths of varied fabric textures, colors and design, which can be used for Christmas decorating in the dining room.