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December 2012

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live at home Deck The House Burned-out lights and tangled cords have you saying bah humbug? Consider leaving the outdoor decorating to the experts Barnes Inc. What they offer: A full-service land- scaper, Barnes has numerous on-hand professionals to make your holiday home the brightest on the block. They'll help with everything from holiday décor to light displays while supplying all the necessities including lights and clips. What they do: Design, install and ultimately take down light displays, wreaths and garland throughout your home and yard. Contact: barnesinc.net A Home for the Holidays Old-fashioned décor finds new life at The Petal Patch By Kelsey Bewick There's something about the holidays— that hankering to curl into a cozy blanket with a frothy cup of cocoa and gaze at twinkling strings of lights. For Karyn Schneider, owner of McFarland's The Petal Patch, a flower and gift shop, those De- cember cravings have helped build a career in holiday decorating. "The holidays are one of the major nest- ing times to make your little world beauti- ful and special," says Schneider. Once the holidays are in full swing, Schneider always has an inside look at the season's trends. Her recommendation this year? Neutrals with a splash of color along- side timeless antiques. Not only are creams, browns and grays pieces," says Schneider. But for Schneider it's not just about out the things that have meaning to you," she says. "The fun is hunting for the perfect creating that magical space—it's the joy of pulling memories from storage each year. "It's a warm fuzzy feeling when you get The trend: A base of neutral hues with bright splashes of color alongside classic antique pieces. Whenever you can, make it personal by using family heirlooms and photos. hot this season, they'll still feel fresh in Yuletide years to come. Schneider suggests incorporating the look with stockings and ornaments you already own. Retro and vintage treasures are also making a nostalgia-driven comeback. To add an old-fashioned flair to your new décor, Schneider advises scouring antique malls or even exploring grandma's attic for forgotten gems. 20 BRAVA Magazine December 2012 Best used: Everywhere! To fully embrace the season Schneider sprinkles touches of holiday décor throughout her home, from miniature trees in the bathroom to holiday prints hung on living room walls. Where to go: Visit The Petal Patch at 4810 Larson Beach Rd., McFarland; (608) 838-9864 or flowersmcfarlandwi.com. Special thanks to Jeff and Sue (Jones) Tagliapietra for the use of their fireplace. The Bruce Company What they offer: Whether you prefer fresh or faux, The Bruce Company has Christmas trees, wreaths, evergreen boughs and garland for your home. They'll even bring the ornaments! The experts will work with both indoor and outdoor decorations you already own or start from scratch. What they do: They'll coordinate everything from the initial concept and design to complete installation. They can even execute the hefty task of set- ting up your Christmas tree. Contact: brucecompany.com Christmas Décor by Badger- land Irrigation and Lighting What they offer: From traditional to extravagant, Badgerland helps with holiday lights, wreaths and garland. Boasting custom-lighting projects, they'll create a display that spreads awe and joy through the neighborhood. What they do: Lighting design, instal- lation and takedown. Plus, they drop by throughout the season to replace burned-out bulbs. Contact: christmasdecor.net Whoville Holiday Lighting What they offer: When you don't know where to begin, leave it to the experts at Whoville to string the holiday lights and hang the garland and wreaths. Your home will be transformed into a festive wonderland in no time. What they do: Design consultation, installation, maintenance, holiday light removal and storage in the off-season. Contact: whovilleholidaylighting.com Photo by Sarah Maughan

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