TWEAKS+inspiration : A Colorful Christmas

What's fresh for holiday decorating? This year, it's lots of multicolor rooms - cheerful and of course, colorful! Let's take a look at some quick decorating multicolor tricks - and to get us started, don't you love this idea for your table? A length of black butcher paper, some chalk and the sky is the limit. Now that the table is set, let's look at more colorful ideas.

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A perfect room from the Canadian magazine, House+Home. The graphic rug, loads of colorful pillows, wreaths trimmed in hot pink ribbon and a tree jammed with ornaments. Even the gift wrap picks up the theme of a colorful room that's just plain fun.

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Ask your local Christmas tree lot for some freshly cut branches and add your favorite colorful ornaments.

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If you don't have a tiered stand, you can stack pedestal cake plates for a quick kitchen tableau.

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Maybe too much color?

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I prefer this stlyish garland all dressed up with loads of colorful balls.

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Bowls of old fashion Christmas candies scattered about.

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If your'e just not in the mood to drag out the Christmas stash, consider the paper orb. I can't imagine a more festive, sexy room.

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Remember the front door as a way to wish the neighborhood, "Happy Holidays."

BTW , most holiday decor is on sale right now so a great time to grab a wreath for the door. Next Sunday, we'll look at how color inspired our rooms here in Oakland.

In the meantime, enjoy the holidays!

top photo : house beautiful.com

black butcher paper, 36" wide x 100' long ($25) for available for delivery this week @ Amazon.