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published by KatieDid Design
December 2001
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November 27th, 2001 ------ December Issue ------
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Editorial
2. SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL
- Shams
3. TIPS & TRICKS
- Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree
4. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Decorating for Christmas with Ribbon
5. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- Enchanted Elegance News
6. CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
- Tell Them!
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Hello Dear Readers!
First I must apologize for this issue being
a little late. My family got that flu bug that
was going around over Thanksgiving week, so I got
a little behind. Kids demand a LOT of attention
when they're sick... and they don't let you get
much sleep! Wouldn't trade motherhood for the
world, though. *smile*
And then Saturday I tried to get on here and
get this thing done, but whole huge sections of
the Internet were down! Did you notice? MSNBC
was full of broken links and half pages, Netscape
was down, and even Yahoo didn't work! I checked
the Internet traffic report site and there were
at least 7 major cities in the US... DC, LA,
Chicago, etc... that had traffic almost at a
standstill. So I couldn't do much.
Well I hope you all had a wonderful
Thanksgiving! I hope you took some time to
remember all that we have to be grateful for...
Truly a lot this year. Let's remember throughout
the whole holiday season, and not allow ourselves
to become commercialized. May God bless you all.
On to the fun stuff!
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Check out the AmishMaid! She's got beautiful
things! (Maybe for some of those hard-to-get-for
people on your list?) Here's what she says:
We would love to help you with some of your
decorating needs. We have many decorative items,
such as unique hand made baskets. We also carry
a full line of homemade soaps and toiletries that
are not only useful but decorative. We have room
deodorizers in over 60 different fragrances.
Please stop by and see if we can help you.
Visit AmishMaid.net Now!
http://www.amishmaid.net
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1. SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL
- Shams
This month shams are on sale! You can
receive 15% off any pillow shams, in any size or
style! All flanged shams are corded and padded,
for optimum form and style, and all ruffled or
pleated shams have nice, full ruffles and pleats.
Or go for a more unique look, and order some
that use more than one fabric, or one with button
decorations! There are tons of possibilities!
What would you like?
Shams:
http://www.katiediddesign.com/bc-shams.html
And don't forget that you've got a few days
left to take advantage of the November
Subscriber Special on Windsor valances!
The Windsor series of valances are the
newest addition to my Window Treatments
department. They're a great new twist on
familiar valance basics. I've shown Windsor
Balloon Valances, Windsor Blousen Valances, and
Windsor Shirred Valances, but the look can be
combined with other valance styles as well. Take
a look and let me know if you'd like one done for
your home! You can get 10% off any style
through the end of this month. Hurry!
Window Treatments:
http://www.katiediddesign.com/windows.html
These offers are available to anyone
who is already a subscriber, or who subscribes
when they place their order. Just tell me what
you'd like and mention that you're a subscriber.
If you have something in mind right now, drop me
a line and ask!
mailto:katie@katiediddesign.com
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2. Tips & Tricks
- Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree
Here are some tips for choosing the best live
tree for your home.
- Fuller is not necessarily better. Yes, you
don't want a thin three you can see through, but
neither do you want one so thick that you CAN'T
see through it! Somewhere in the middle is best.
Think about it... you're buying this tree to
decorate it... ie: put things on it and in it
that you want to SEE. You want your tree to have
lots of small holes to hang ornaments in, and you
want your lights to shine from within. We once
got a tree so beautifully thick that we couldn't
hang the ornaments anywhere! They just laid on
the outside of tree looking like they didn't
belong. Or those thick branches would shove them
right off the end of their branch so they'd roll
right down the side of the tree. I think we
ended up cutting small branches out, just to make
room for them!
- If your tree will be going in a corner or
against the wall, then go for one with a big hole
in the back and bargain for a better price.
- Don't forget to check the top. If you'll be
putting an angel or star on top, then you'll need
a good strong lead branch that comes out the top,
not one that curves up from the side, or five
thin branches.
- Remember that your tree stand will add 4-6" in
height, BUT you may need to cut off several lower
branches to fit the trunk into the stand.
- Douglas or Fraser Firs usually ARE worth the
extra money for several reasons. First, they
don't shed many needles at all, compared to those
inexpensive pines! Second, they don't prick your
arms raw as you move them, set them up, and
decorate them. Third, they smell just heavenly,
and fourth, they really look terrific decorated..
if looks are important to you, then this is worth
a lot. Besides... the extra cost usually isn't
more than what you'd spend on pizza. And if
you'll spend an extra $25 to save yourself the
time and trouble to cook one meal, then why not
spend an extra $25 to save yourself weeks of
headaches with pine needled covered floors and
pricked arms?
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2003 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
http://www.katiediddesign.com
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Tired of the same old look? Decorating dollars
severely limited? Distinctive Treasures can
help! We have a large selection of art prints,
designer doormats, decorative light switch
plates, stained glass...those small decorative
touches that make a house a home! And best of
all, at prices you can afford! Visit us at:
http://DistinctiveTreasures.com
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Advertising Opportunities: (SALE!)
http://www.katiedidddesign.com/advertising.html
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3. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Decorating for Christmas with Ribbon
Go to any craft or fabric store before the
holidays and you'll see bins and boxes
overflowing with spools of holiday ribbon. Go
find some that fit your holiday decorating
scheme, and have fun with them! Here's some
ideas to get your started.
Tie a bow around your candlesticks to give
them an instant holiday touch.
Wrap some 3" wide ribbon loosely around your
banister. Just tie the ends off in a loose,
graceful knot or bow.
Does your tree need more decorations? Put
ribbon on it! Here's how: - - Have 15-20 yards
of 1 1/2 or 2" wide wire-edged ribbon and 5 or 6
pins available to use. (Sometimes there are
already some pins in the spool of ribbon.) - -
Pull about 12" off the end of the first spool of
ribbon and lightly knot it around a branch in the
top and back of the tree. - - To decorate,
stick a finger from your left hand into that hole
in the center of the spool so the ribbon is like
the tire on a wheel and axle. Move that finger
in a slight circular motion as you move to the
left, so the ribbon slowly falls off the spool as
you move. It will come off, but stay curled
perfectly! Use your right hand to guide the
ribbon in place, resting it on branches. Make it
wind down around the tree. - - When you come to
the end of that spool, grab the next and pin the
ends together. Stick your finger in that spool
(make sure it will unwind the same way), and
continue around the tree!
Tie simple bows with narrow wire-edge gold
or silver ribbon around your napkins for table
elegance.
A bow on the back of each chair at the table
could be an elegant touch.
Just look around... if there are any areas
of your home that look forlorn and forgotten for
the holidays, try taking a spool of ribbon and
playing around with it to see what you can think
of!
One last note for good measure... these
ribbon spools are often marked down to clearance
prices after Christmas is over, so if you think
you might want more next year, go back and stock
up!
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2003 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
http://www.katiediddesign.com
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4. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- Enchanted Elegance News
Here's a great little ezine that distributes
articles and tips on health and beauty care, as
well as news of sales from Enchanted Elegance
(which, by the way, is a great source for Bath
and Body Products). It only goes out several
times each month, so your inbox won't be filled
up. Go ahead and subscribe and try it for a few
months!
(PS. EnchantedElegance.com is running a sale
right now, too... in case some candles, music, or
bath and body products would fit someone on your
gift list.)
Subscribe by sending a blank email to:
mailto:EnchantedEleganceNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Visit Enchanted Elegance!
http://www.enchantedelegance.com
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5. CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
- Tell Them!
My challenge is simple, but perfect for the
holidays. You may not need this challenge, but
for even the few of you who might, it's worth
giving you this challenge: Tell your loved ones
you love them! If you come from an
undemonstrative family, and find it difficult,
then perhaps it would be easier to write it in a
card or letter. And for those of you who do tell
your family that you love them, I challenge you
to go one step further and tell them why this
holiday season. What better time could there be,
than now?
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Remember, if your decorating isn't fun, it isn't
worth it. So enjoy it!
-Katie <><
KatieDid Design
http://www.katiediddesign.com
e-mail:
mailto:design@katiediddesign.com
PO Box 381235
Murdock, FL 33938-1235
1-877-KATIEDID
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