HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR

The Greater Chicagoland Decorator's Coalition wish you and yours a safe, healthy and blessed Holiday Season and the happiest of New Years.

How to Cope With The New Rules For Appraisals

How to Cope With The New Rules For Appraisals

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Merry Christmas to all

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GCDC CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS

Left (Front to Back) Kim Hill, Michelle Janney, Sue Motto-Burky, Therese Kinney, Bob Hurka

Right (Front to Back) Kris Porter, Monique Fisher, Judy Pelinski, Jeff Rice

THE DECORATOR'S NOTEBOOK..DEC. 09

The Holiday issue of The Decorator's Notebook featuring articles from three GCDC members is now available online. To subscribe, visit the Society of Decorating Professionals at www.thesdp.com.

SOME SIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS

I always decorate the tree in layers, first the lights if you aren't lucky enough to have a prelit tree. I do each branch inside and then back to the tip. It takes more time than the rest of the entire tree, so don't think you

are doing something wrong if it takes more time than you anticipated. Then I put the garland or the mesh ribbon , it gives the tree depth and really sets the mood, then the biggest ornaments are placed deep inside the tree. Then we start with the medium to smaller ornaments , I oftentimes group three together to fill the space. Then I put the toppers on , that branches that are colored in the trees' theme.

CHRISTMAS IN SCHAUMBURG

Every Christmas at our house , I choose a different color theme. This year it's Red Chartruese and white. I try to keep it at 60-30-10 Then I try to tie it in with the rest of the house. Here 's a few pictures so you can see what I mean.

I love poinsettias and I use a lot of them in many ways to brighten up the room. Hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas.

GCDC HOLIDAY PARTY

In the spirit of the Season, GCDC will be hosting a Holiday Luncheon for its members at:

WILDFIRE RESTAURANT 1250 E. HIGGINS RD. SCHAUMBURG, IL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH 11:30 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.