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“Pre-lit are fabulous and they are very
popular now,” says Rosemarie diSalvo
of Garden City-based diSalvo Interiors.
“People don’t want to wrestle with those
lights that are on the real tree.”
She recalls her own tree-decorating
drama pushing her over the edge.
“It took me days to string lights on
the tree,” she says. “Once the holidays
were over, I just threw out the tree
with the lights still on them but kept
the ornaments.”
Pre-lit trees come in a number of
different sizes and styles, with energy
efficient LED bulbs.
When it comes to ornaments,
anything goes, from handblown and
hand-painted, to photographed to
engraved, classic Norman Rockwell,
Lenox, and Hallmark, variety to all
those oldies but goodies.
“Nothing goes out of style with
Christmas tree ornaments,” diSalvo
says. “People collect ornaments.
People gift ornaments. I still have
my parents’ ornaments made from
papier-mâché and those boxing-glove
ornaments. I love them. I think people
save their ornaments because it
brings back so many memories.”
Decorating the chandeliers, fireplace
mantel, windows, and staircase
with artificial garlands and artificial
poinsettias are a better choice than
the real thing.
“When fresh garland dries it looks
horrible and when pine dries out it
doesn’t have a nice odor,” diSalvo
says. “Poinsettias are very festive
but require a lot of care. Unless you
have a green thumb, they may not last
through the season.”
As to Hanukkah decor, DiSavlo has
seen Christmas trees becoming more
prevalent with some of her clients
who celebrate Hanukkah.
“Within the last five years, having
a tree in the house has gotten more
mainstream,” she says. “Families are
more blended so there is an openness
to enjoy all these holidays. They may
decorate them differently but like the
seasonable ambiance of having a tree
in their home.”
The menorah that represents the
celebration of the Festival of Lights is
placed not only in the window but as a
beautiful centerpiece, for all to enjoy.
In fact, decorating is no longer
limited to the living room or dining
room. People are placing decorations
all over the house, such as elves
in bathrooms or assorted colored
dreidels hanging from the light
fixtures.
“People tend to take out everything
from their childhood because Christmas
and Hanukkah are about memories
and the holiday,” says diSalvo.
“Personally, I don’t like clutter, but if
things are overcluttered this time of
year it is perfectly acceptable.”
This menorah looks
chic yet traditional
with gold candles
and makes a beautiful
centerpiece.
HA R RY K AT Z
CAR PET
ONE
Announces Grand Opening in Long Island, NY
LONG ISLAND, NY – Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home® is pleased to
announce the opening of Kiba™ Studios, a new in-store kitchen and
bathroom design center. Over 2,000 square feet of complete home
concepts featuring the latest styles in cabinets, counters,
backsplashes, faucets, flooring and more are on display to help
homeowners design the kitchens or bathrooms they have always
wanted.
Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home, located at 450 Jericho Turnpike,
Mineola NY 11501, known and trusted in flooring is now your go-to store
for kitchen and bath remodeling. “With Kiba Studios, you can visit us
online to estimate how much your kitchen or bathroom remodel will
cost, start your design, or schedule an appointment with an expert in
our showroom with no obligation. Kiba Studios and our new in-store
K&B design center has revolutionized how easy it can be to estimate
and select all of your products for a kitchen or bath remodel,” said
Cyndy Katz Sigadel, store owner. “We invite the community to come
see our brand new showroom, we are now your one stop design
shopping experience. We also have our brand new Blinds department
and Serta mattress gallery to enhance your shopping experience.
Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home is independently owned and
a member of one of 1,000 stores worldwide as part of the Carpet
One Floor & Home brand. Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home
leverages the enormous buying power of the Carpet One brand
and carry some of the largest selections of carpet, hardwood,
laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl, area rugs at great savings. Learn
more about Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home by visiting
www.harrykatzcarpetone.com or
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/harrykatzcarpet.
About Kiba™ Studios
Kiba Studios, located in stores like Carpet
One Floor & Home and Flooring America®,
combines the convenience of online kitchen
and bathroom design with the support of
having a local expert in the homeowner’s
corner to bring it all together. Visit
www.kibastudios.com to learn more.
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