Mantels, porches and tables dressed for every season

Christmas garlands and trees, fall wreaths and Thanksgiving tables, spring and summer kitchen refreshes, plus bookshelves, console tables and small weekend fixes for the rest of the year.

A layered garland of eucalyptus, pine, and cedar on a mantel.

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Seasonal Decor

Christmas mantels and porches, fall wreaths, Thanksgiving tables, and spring and summer refreshes.

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Room Decor

Bookshelves, console tables, trays, ginger jars, bathroom mirrors and kitchen updates short of a remodel.

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Christmas Mantels

Layered garlands, twinkle lights, stockings and candles set at different heights.

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Spring Tables

Potted herbs, tulips and daffodils in bud vases, cream cloths and softly patterned plates.

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Summer Kitchens

Blue and white pieces, herbs and wildflowers on the sill, bright linens and bowls of lemons.

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Wall Sconces

A 7-step walk-through, from shutting off the breaker to fitting the bulb.

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Label each storage bin by spot before the decor comes down.

Mantel pieces in one bin, porch pieces in another: next year you can set up one spot at a time instead of sorting a heap.

Ronald E. Marsh

Who keeps this decorating calendar

A holiday decorating idea earns a save from me only once I've priced every new piece it would need. Dressing a venue for someone else's event is paid work I leave to event planners, and my own decorating stays at home. If you rent, read your lease before nails, screws or adhesive hooks go into a wall. Notes for Ronald E. Marsh, my pen name, go to [email protected], including any price or measurement that doesn't match its listing.