HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-12-21, Page 43Decorator feels less is best
"6tory to fob in the t)igi)cst, anb on card) peace,
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-2uke 2:14
We'd like to join you and your family, in singing His praises,
as we share the spirit of this holy season.
BORRMANN'S GARAGE
Cty. Rd. 12 (near Diesel Car Diner)
RR #1 Bluevale 519-335-3857
COUNCIL
REEVE
Bert Dykstra
DEPUTY REEVE
John Bezaire
COUNCILLORS
Marg Anderson
Tim Collyer
Jim Ginn
Alison Lobb
Brian Barnim
Pamela Stanley
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THE MUNICIPALITY
OF CENTRAL HURON
PLEASE NOTE:
THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 AT 4:30 P.M.,
AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007 at 8:30 am
HYDRO ELECTRIC
EMERGENCY CALLS 482-9601
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ADMINISTRATION
Clerk: Richard Harding, Treasurer: Rhonda Fischer
Brenda Armstrong, Belinda Axford, Brenda MacIsaac,
Debbie Nikitin, Jane Harris, Shelly Pryce, Sherri Vanneste,
Judy Dixon, Sharilyn Goy, Deb Stephenson.
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
Facilities Manager: Steve Campbell
Doug DoImage, Gary Fleet, Shawn Gautreau, Mike Ladd,
Bev Marriage,
PROTECTIVE SERVICES - BUILDING DEPT.
Andy DePutrer, Lesley Adams, Fire Chief Steve Cooke.
ROADS DEPARTMENT
Roads Manager: Tom Sinclair
Jason Cox, Ritchie Cox, Roger Cunningham, Mike Dixon,
Ian Hulley, Jim Johnston, Randy Marriage, Stan McClure,
Rick Pickett, Gord Tait.
UTILITIES/CLINTON POWER CORPORATION
Utilities Manager: Steve Gibbings
Paul Chambers, John Graham, Mark Krahn, Bill VanWyk,
Adam Wilson, Brett Finlaysbn.
The Municipality of Central Huron, Council,
Municipal Staff, and Clinton Power Corporation staff
join together to wish you peace,
ad serenity this holiday season:.
PAGE B10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006.
Simple touches
A 'funky' fur wreath and trees, along with a Santa print create a festival focal point in the
Elliotts' living room (above). Little touches such as seasonal pillows can help to pull a room
together. Right: Something as simple as a bowl of fruit, or greenery or pinecones if preferred
can make a holiday statement. (Bonnie Gropp photos)
By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen
Less is best, use a common colour
to create room-to-room flow and use
what you have.
Local decorator Bev Elliott said
beautiful Christmas decor need not
be costly or ambitious. But do be
prepared to spend time. "You can't
decorate in an afternoon and get it to
look right."
The first step, said Elliott, is to go
through your cupboards. "Pull out
what you've got in your home and
use it. You can really make a
statement with the simplest things."
For example, a glass bowl with
Nice and easy
For a casual holiday
table, a candle and
pinecones in an wood-
framed mirror creates a
colourful centrepiece
(Bonnie Gropp photos)
pine cones and greenery, or fruit
taken from a wreath, can be a nice
kitchen accent. A hurricane filled
with cranberries or mixed nuts in
their shells, with a candle added can
be both simple and dramatic.
Other simple touches are the
addition of holly or cedar to
figurines. Or place a wreath around a
candle sconce.
Take garden ornaments and place
them in a nest of pine, cedar and red
willow.
Elliott notes that it's also easy to
get carried away. "You don't need
decorations all over the place. Use
small vignettes to create effects."
Groupings for the vignettes should
be done in three, five or seven, with
consideration given to them and size.
A dramatic vase and floral
arrangement needs fairly dramatic
pieces to stand with it.
Continued on B11