They're dreaming of a retro Christmas. Shoppers of a certain age who wander through holiday displays at vintage and antique shops nearly always say the same thing. "Awww. I remember those. My mom/ grandmother had one. The shelves and displays are full of decorations of Christmases past. Holiday decor from the 1950s and '60s particularly appeals to Baby Boomers who grew up during the era of tinsel icicles and futuristic aluminum Christmas trees and color wheels.
REDLANDS - At its Tuesday evening meeting, the Redlands City Council unanimously approved to give city staff the go ahead to work on procuring bids for downtown Redlands holiday decorations. After some discussion about the bidding process, the council asked staff to put the decorations out to bid to find the best price.
You don't have to look far to see that it's Christmastime in the city -- and beyond. Local museums, historic mansions and galleries are decked out in their holiday finery. They've hauled out the holly and festive decorations, and many of them have become annual traditions for Western Pennsylvania families. Here are some of those favorite places:
Belinda Skeen's mother celebrated 25 years free of cancer this year, and to honor her, her daughter added a little pink to her holiday decoration. Skeen and her husband added three pink metal-framed deer to their holiday decorations outside their home in the 500 block of Westmoreland Drive. The glowing pink deer join a forest of green spiral-lit trees in the family's front yard.
Vintage holiday style and decorations are back in fashion this season for home decor. It is once again hip to pay tribute to holidays past. Soft hues of pinks and peaches mixed with pastel blues and warm lime greens are being paired with traditional cranberry and forest green. Gold and silver metallic tinsel are also being used to complete a color palette that is warm and inviting. It is easy to achieve a vintage look on a budget. For tree decorating, all you need is simple white lights, colored ornament balls, strings of tinsel and a star topper. If you want to add some glitz to the ornaments, add a little white glue to the top with a foam paintbrush, sprinkle a little glitter into the glue and tap off the excess.
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CPSC and UL Provide Tips for a Safe Holiday Home WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Holiday decorating plans do not normally include lacerations, falls and fires. Unfortunately, these hazards make an unwelcome appearance in the homes of thousands of consumers each year. To help avoid hidden decorating dangers, CPSC and UL are providing families with tips for a safe holiday home.
FRESNO, Calif. - It's beginning to look a lot like ... any other day. In some cities and towns across America, tight budgets have become a cruel Grinch, forcing drastic cutbacks in the municipal holiday displays and celebrations that people have enjoyed for generations.
It's easy to get in a rut with the same holiday decorations each year. Why not do things differently this season, beginning at the front door? Updating your outdoor display doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. Some designers suggest keeping things simple: perhaps a different color scheme, in harmony with the surrounding landscape, or a few personal tweaks to the traditional.
According to the Architectural Review Guidelines, Article V, Section U. Exterior Decorative Objects/Holiday Decoration, states the following: Exterior holiday decorations do not require an application. They are considered temporary and must be removed no later than thirty (30) days after the holiday.
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