5 Ways to Decorate your Home for the Holidays like a Pro
Commercial Christmas décor designer, residential and commercial design consultant, and shop owner, Shaina Corzine shares her best tips for stylish ways to bring the holidays home. As proprietor of New Braunfels' home mercantile, Red Stag and La Belle Vie French antiques, and fine gifts, Corzine’s philosophy is “embrace imperfection and remove intimidation.” Here are her tips to fill your home with holiday cheer and a pro’s touch:
1. Be consistent with your color palette. Corzine says “that doesn’t mean it has to be all the same.” Just use her 80/20 rule and stay consistent with 80 percent, then you can go with whatever with the 20 percent. That will give you a stylish, cohesive look whether you go traditional or contemporary. Some guidelines she recommends: let your home guide you; if your home is lighter, go with lighter colors that coordinate such as silver, blue or white. If your home is warmer go with red, green or gold. Some of her preferred color combinations are turquoise and copper, seafoam green and white or all teal or eggplant. At home, her personal favorite is full-on metallic with silver and gold, which she’ll mix this year with white ribbon. Whatever defined colors you choose, make sure you carry it throughout your home. 
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2. To Corzine, the most important factor is to include personal and meaningful items, “items that will bring back special memories.” She says they don’t have to be ornaments or even store-bought; in fact, treasured collections of non-Christmas items can be one of the best resources.
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Check out her super ideas for inspiration:
3. Corzine counts ribbon as the most valuable player. But not just any ribbon will do; she advises to use craft store ribbon for gift wrapping and buy specialty ribbons for your décor. “Invest in good quality ribbon that will last for up to 8 years or longer.” Home goods stores like Red Stag carry premier ribbon, or she recommends florist shops or fabric stores. “The wedding department of fabric stores can provide incredibly, shockingly beautiful ribbon that was designed for dresses.”
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Her ribbon guidelines:
Eager to share her knowledge, Red Stag ties ribbons for customers free of charge and will also teach you how to create bows and garlands. “We love to educate,” says Corzine.
4. Work in layers. Think layers in your tree approach, and, don’t forget the right order.
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Step-by-step per Corzine:
5. Go organic. Natural materials can be support players to all sorts of styles from precious to woodsy and everything you need can be found outdoors or on hand.
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Adding a natural touch:
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