5 – Adding a bit of whimsy goes a
long way
If you are in a smaller loft or just don’t have a lot of extra
space for holiday décor consider adding only one holiday
item. It the holiday décor is attention getting, or makes peo-
ple smile perhaps even laugh, everyone will remember.
There are lots of inventive and whimsical ideas for each hol-
iday. Here are a few we love for fall. These repurposed
bowling pins (ribbons could be any color) are always com-
mented on. They can be outside if you have a balcony or
terrace or anywhere there’s a good spot throughout your
home.
Another fun conversation starter is a pair of witch legs. Be-
gin with a pair of striped girls tights. Stuff the legs and at-
tach a pair of red ballet flats to the feet. Place them strate-
gically half way under a sofa, entry bench, etc. so only the
bottom part of the legs are peeking out. Think of the witch’s
legs when the house fell on her in the Wizard of Oz. Guar-
anteed to bring a Halloween holiday smile to all who pass.
Whatever the changes you make to your home for the hol-
idays, be sure to follow Cathi and Mary Alice’s advice, and
keep it simple and have fun doing it.
Photo Julianne Pease
CM Designs
Cathi Marcoly
(323) 942 9920
Mary Alice Slattery
(323) 942 9921
www.cm-designs.com