Come the holiday season,
time is of the essence. In addition
to everyday responsibilities, the
winter months are filled with
additional obligations, from mak-
ing the holiday party rounds to
shopping for gifts. While some
holiday commitments can be
time-consuming, bringing the
season's spirit indoors doesn't
need to be a lengthy or compli-
cated process.
As host and executive pro-
ducer of the award-winning "It's
Your Call," CN8's L ynn Doyle
knows how difficult it can be to
meet all the demands of the hol-
iday season while leading a busy
life. Doyle oversees the direc-
tion and content of the talk show,
which she hosts live weeknights
from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on CN8,
The Comcast Network. In addi-
tion to her on-air responsibili-
ties, Doyle maintains a full cal-
endar of charitable activities and
personal appearances that leave
little spare time for the holiday
season.
Still, one of Doyle's favorite fam-
ily traditions is celebrating the
holidays in style. To help get
your home in the spirit, Doyle
offers the following 10 sugges-
tions for easy and elegant holi-
day decorating.
1. Themed trees. "Whether
they be large, ceiling-to-floor
trees, or small, table-top ver-
sions, themed trees are a unique
way to showcase your personal
interests," says Doyle. Is your
family filled with sports-lovers?
Decorate a tree completely with
spor ts related or naments
showcasing your family's love
for your hometown team. Use
giveaways, memorabilia and
trading cards as decorations.
2. Household items as
ornaments. "You'd be sur-
prised what you might be
able to use from around the
house to create a tree that
depicts your tastes or hob-
bies," offers Doyle. For exam-
ple, if you like to bake, a small
whisk, cookie cutters, wood-
en spoons and wine stoppers are
instant ornaments. Parents can
also laminate small photos of
their children from infancy to
the present, and hang them with
hooks on the tree. When the
holidays are over, simply return
your items to their natural habi-
tat until next year.
3. Holiday scents. If you don't
have much time to decorate top
to bottom, a few well-placed can-
dles with an evergreen or sugar
cookie scent can fill the home
with the smells of the season.
4. Group decorations. Save
time decorating the entire house
by grouping collections rather
than spreading them through
the house. "For example, put
four or five snowmen together
and voila, a collection is born,"
says Doyle.
5. Showcase favorite photos.
Display a few favorite photos in
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