How to Decorate Your Entryway for a Formal Christmas

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:DecorateEntrywayFormalChristmas

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Introduction An entryway with formal Christmas decor hints at tuxedos and ball gowns, sparkle and

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Introduction

An entryway with formal Christmas decor hints at tuxedos and ball gowns, sparkle and shine. Here are some ways to achieve the look.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Scrunch up a piece of glittery fabric such as lam?? on a table or chest that's in the entryway. Nestle glass-bead garlands and sparkling Christmas ornaments into the folds.
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Step Two

Set out a crystal bowl with golden or silvery garlands at its base.
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Step Three

Team the bowl with silver- or gold-tone candleholders with tapers. Embellish these candleholders with tassels hanging from each candle cup.
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Step Four

Light the tapers and dim the electric bulbs when guests are due. Also, burn floating candles in the crystal bowl for guests.
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Step Five

Swag each doorway leading from the entry with sparkly garlands; use the same garlands on the hall tree or coat rack.
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Step Six

Suspend gilt-type holiday foliage from the chandelier or other light fixture.
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Step Seven

Arrange a vignette on the floor so that just-entering guests will see it immediately. This could be a glittering imitation Christmas tree with lights and foil-wrapped packages sitting on a lam?? tree skirt.
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Step Eight

Hang a gold or silver wreath on the interior side of the front door.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Tapered Candles
  • Gift Ribbons
  • Glass-bead Christmas Garlands
  • Sparkling Metallic Fabrics
  • Gold Or Silver Christmas Wreaths
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Large Crystal Bowls
  • Tissue paper
  • Christmas Tree Ornaments
  • Tassels
  • Gift Bags
  • Candleholders
  • Metallic Garlands
  • Gift Bows
  • Floating Candles
  • Glittery Artificial Christmas Trees (perhaps Metallic)
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