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Idea House - Decked Out for Christmas

By Jennifer Berno
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Fresh Greenery, Fruit, and Flower Centerpiece
Credit: Jeremy Harwell
We've decked the halls of our Senoia, Georgia, Idea House–take your holiday decorating cues from our makeover that's as fresh as it is festive. Come on by for some seasonal inspiration–the house is open for tours through December 12, 2010.
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Amp Up The Exterior

Exterior Christmas Lights
Credit: Photo: Jeremy Harwell

Simple white lights add a pleasant glow to your landscaping. Here, the lit bushes have a subtle sparkle that’s in keeping with the clean, traditional architecture of the house. Classic magnolia wreaths from The Magnolia Company adorn each window for a lush look that’s not too fussy.

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Dress the Mantel

Natural Mantel
Credit: Photo: Jeremy Harwell

Add a natural touch to your living room with fresh materials on the mantel. Carmen Johnston of Nectar & Company, based in Thomaston, Georgia, adorned our mantel with a combination of greenery, flowers, and fruit. A small coordinating arrangement, using pine, viburnum berries, and pomegranates, decorates the cocktail table.

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Trim the Tree

Christmas Tree Decorations
Credit: Photo: Jeremy Harwell

Don’t be afraid to mix Christmas tree trimmings for a personal, collected style. We combined simple glass balls, fresh hydrangeas, silk ribbons, and cherished family ornaments for a personal look in the keeping room. Stick to a monochromatic color palette, like our nature-inspired browns and golds, for a unified look.

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Festoon the Stairwell

Stockings and Evergreen Garland
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Drape a fresh magnolia garland from The Magnolia Company down the length of the banister – over time the leaves will dry and turn a lovely golden brown, so you can reuse the garland year after year. Hang pine-filled stockings (ours are from Beyond The Door, 770/599-3331) from stair treads for a fresh alternative to the standard fireplace placement.

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Arrange an Abundant Centerpiece

Fresh Greenery, Fruit, and Flower Centerpiece
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Combine fresh greenery, fruit, and flowers for a verdant centerpiece that will last throughout the season. Nectar & Company’s Carmen Johnston used pine, cypress, magnolia leaves, apples, roses, and snowberries to create an elegant, wintery arrangement. The key is to mix elements for a lush look -- try using flowers and fruit from the grocery store and clippings from your Christmas tree for a similar style.

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Set a Festive Table

Christmas Table Decorations
Credit: Photo: Jeremy Harwell

Entertain in style this holiday season using ceramic dinnerware in soft green and cream hues. Add texture to the table with woven rattan placemats, and finish the look with tiny tabletop trees at each place setting. We found these rustic-yet-refined burlap-skirted trees at Beyond The Door (770/599-3331).

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Make a Homespun Garland

Paper Garland
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Gather the family for a fun holiday craft project. Using construction paper, letter stencils, scissors, glue, a hole punch, and yarn, you can create a charming homemade garland spelling out a seasonal message. Our “Happy Holidays” banner hangs in the third floor stairwell.

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Open for Public Tours

Front Door Wreaths
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Through December 12, 2010

Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Closed Thanksgiving Day

Admission: $10 at the door

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Directions

Red Ice Skates
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From Atlanta,

take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn left onto State 74S and continue 16.6 miles. Next, turn right onto Rockaway Road and go 3 miles to downtown Senoia. Local signs will assist you once you reach Senoia.

From Macon, take I-75 North to Exit 205. Turn left onto State 16W and continue 29.3 miles. Next, turn right onto Broad Street to downtown Senoia. Local signs will assist you once you reach Senoia.

From La Grange, take I-85 North to Exit 41. Turn left onto State 29N, go .5 miles, and turn right onto State 16E; continue 14.7 miles. Then, turn left onto Broad Street to downtown Senoia. Local signs will assist you once you reach Senoia.

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