READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 5 November 2013 | Page 54
DIY decorating
that lasts all
season long
(BPT) - As the holidays roll around,
it's natural to want to spread good
tidings and cheer with festive
decorations like wreaths, candy canes
and Santa Claus figurines. But this
year, instead of digging out the same
old holiday decorations, why not
create some new looks that will last
the entire winter season, even after
you put away the gift wrap and
ornaments?
Stimulate the senses
Nothing says winter like the fresh
smell of pine and the soft, warm glow
of candle light. Repurpose simple
glass bottles into an outdoorsy
candlescape with Krylon Natural
Stone Textured Finish spray paint.
Available in eight colors, like Olivine,
it goes on easy and gives you the
natural beauty of stone and an elegant,
professional-looking appearance.
Once dry, wrap artificial garland with
pinecones around the bottle's neck or
let the garland cascade down the
bottle. Place pine tree-scented white
taper candles in the bottle openings,
light and enjoy for a fresh look and
smell that will stimulate your senses
well into 2014.
Color works wonders
Another easy way to excite the senses
during a drab, gray winter is with
pops of color. For a decorative display
that lasts all season, avoid the red and
green color combination associated
with Christmas and branch out with
more contemporary choices like teals,
blues, purples and pinks. Metallics
like silver and gold are also a great
way to glitz up the season without
looking like the North Pole in
overdrive. Try Krylon's ColorMaster
Metallic in Gold to spice up old
ornaments, vases, frames,
centerpieces and more in no time at
all. Group spray-painted ornaments or
pine cones in a hurricane vase or glass
bowl and display on the mantel for
added ambiance to any living room.
Deck the halls
Looking for a way to display the
abundance of holiday cards from
friends and family? Repurpose an old
window shutter to create a unique
display. Start by spray painting it with
a festive shade, such as green or
burgundy, which adds a touch of
holiday spirit. Once dry, hang the
shutter in the kitchen or entryway and
place holiday cards in the slats of the
shutter for a creative way to stay
organized. Once the holidays have
passed, you can still use the shutter to
display birthday cards, thank you
notes, party invitations and more all
year long.
Outdoor decor
The inside of the home isn't the only
space you can be creative. Make a
lasting statement before houseguests
even step inside your home by
focusing decorative attention to the
outside. Line walkways and
driveways with lights or faux
miniature pine trees, and place white
flameless candlesticks on each
windowsill to add a simple touch of
holiday spirit without going
overboard. Prop a vintage snow sled
outside the front door to welcome
guests.
So, this year instead of the same
decorations, consider some fun and
easy ways to re-beautify them into
pieces that you'll be proud to display
throughout the winter season. For
more product or project ideas, visit
www.krylon.com.