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Home Styling For The Holiday Season The Entrance Front door and entry way décor allow you to welcome guests and demonstrate your celebratory spirit for all passers-by. Instead of a lazily plonked green and red Christmas wreath added to the door, this year try seeking out floral arrangements or creating your own. To convey a festive season mood without being overstated, try adding in gold, silver or reflective elements. If you’re the crafty type, you could also hunt for native plants that emulate the northern hemisphere’s classic Christmas wintery greens. Utilising gum leaves, tetra nuts, king protea or banksia varieties can instantly add an Australiana flair to the usual traditions of Christmas. The holiday season is universal. Whether you’re entertaining friends all throughout December, hosting this year’s family Christmas or just wanting to participate in the festive cheer with your neighbourhood, home styling is a must. AT HOME WITH MELCORP FURNITURE The Table Gathering around the table to drink, eat and engage with others is central to the entire season. Adding a centrepiece to the dining table is an easy, classic option that makes a world of difference. Again, using native plants and flowers can be a great choice here. This piece will be your key element in representing the season, so throw both greenery and some metallic touches in the mix. A table designed by an elegant homeware store is the look you’ll end up with! Once this has been created, the tablecloth, plates, cutlery, and napkins can all follow on in terms of colouring. Or, to save on costs, work backwards from a tablecloth you may already have sitting in your cupboard. In terms of the setting, start with a large plate with a smaller one on top, folding your napkins loosely on top for a rustic look and adding in the glassware and cutlery. Remember, mixing and matching the styles and colours of table elements, chairs or even the table itself (if you must use multiple due to guest numbers) is absolutely OK. As an ultra-special touch, personalised table name placements are an excellent conversation starter when entertaining. Head to your local craft store for a calligraphy pen and some paper tags, then get to writing! These are a beautiful way to show your guests you’ve put thought into their presence at your event. These are great, take-home reusable items too. It’s a celebration after all. The abundance of everything adds to the special and festive atmosphere of this time of year. 2018