FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com DECEMBER 19, 2013 • HOLIDAY • THE QUEENS COURIER 9 s holiday guide ADD A TOUCH OF STYLE TO YOUR HOLIDAY The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you are hosting a large party or are planning to keep it simple with just a few guests, chances are you are looking for ways to deck the halls inside and out to create Christmas cheer. You aren’t alone. According to a recent survey by Kmart and Shop Your Way, decorating is the favorite way to prepare for the holidays - with shopping for gifts a close second. Eighty-two percent of respondents say colorful and classic best describe their decorating style. Whatever your style, decorating should be fun, affordable and easy. Here are seven design tips from Kmart’s celebrity designers Sandra Lee and Jaclyn Smith sure to make your house the best on the block, and help you create a warm and festive destination for the holidays. According to Lee, the designer of the Sandra by Sandra Lee line available through Kmart, the keys to 189-01 Crocheron Ave., Flushing, NY 11358 • www.dursos.com • Call to place your order: (718) 358-1311 For Starters Choose Any 5: For Starters (choose 1) Antipasto Platter Choice of Salad (choose 1) Create your own fresh seafood sampler! 3-Foot Hero (choose 1 style) 4 lbs. Side Salad (choose 1) Potato Salad Macaroni Salad Cole Slaw Party Favorites (choose 2) Caesar Salad (w/ Caesar Dressing) Mesclun Salad w/ Dried Cranberries & Asiago Mesclun Salad w/ crumbled Gorgonzola, Walnuts & Dried Cranberries Choice of Pasta Pasta (choose 1) Cheese Lasagna Baked Ziti Penne a la Vodka Choice of Entree (choose 2) Roast Loin of Pork w/ Brown Gravy Stuffed Loin of Pork w/ Spinach, Mozzarella, & Sun-Dried Tomatoes ($10 addt’l) Eye Round Roast Beef w/ Brown Gravy Spiral Ham Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Scarpriello Choice of Sides (choose 2) Roasted New Potato w/ Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Sauteed String Beans Sauteed Carrots Sauteed Asparagus Oven Roasted Vegetables Choice of Dessert (choose 1) Italian Style American Style Grilled Chicken Chicken Milanese Grilled Vegetable Favorites Buffalo Wings (sweet or spicy) Dijon Chicken Fingers Cocktail Franks in Puff Pastry (48 pc.) Swedish Meatballs Eggplant Rollatini Sausage & Peppers Penne a la Vodka Baked Ziti Entree Sides Dessert $269 (serves 10-12) MUST BE PICKED UP DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Includes 1pt. of salad dressing (Italian, Balsamic, or Caesar), extra sauce for pasta. Orders must be placed by Thurs., Dec. 19 $189 (serves 10-12) Includes mustard, mayo, Italian dressing, and extra sauce for pasta Orders must be placed by Fri., Dec. 27 Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie Salad Antipasto Platter Shrimp Cocktail Platter (30 pc.) Coconut Shrimp w/ Apricot Sauce (30 pc.) 2 lbs. Seafood Salad 20 pc. Fried Shrimp w/ Tartar Sauce 20 pc. Coconut Shrimp w/ Apricot Sauce 20 pc. Shrimp Scampi 20 pc. Shrimp Cocktail w/ Cocktail Sauce 36 pc. Baked Clams 2 lbs. Baccala Salad 1/2 Tray Linguine w/ White Clam Sauce $175 (serves 8-10) *available 12/23 - 12/24 only Orders must be placed by Thurs., Dec. 19 transform your home during the holidays are listed in the tips below. • Look for decorations that can do double duty. Planning to host an elegant dinner one day and a fun children’s party the next? Color Switch Plus LED Lights allow you to change your holiday lights from classic white for the dinner party to fun fl ashing multi-color for the kids, with just the press of a button. Switching up the holiday mood is easier than ever. • Don’t forget the classics. Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, there’s always room for timeless and defi nitive holiday items. Place homemade gingerbread men, popcorn on a string or a festive crimson garland throughout the house for the perfect holiday touch. • Keep it simple. Look for trees that are pre-lit, and purchase decorating kits to save time when it comes to decorating. Kmart offers other time-saving options like same day delivery of large items like Christmas trees, and integrated retailing - shopping from mobile, store or online. Collections from the Jaclyn Smith line are ideal for adding warmth and elegance to your home during the holiday. Here, Smith offers three tips to get you started. • Bring your entire home into the season. By switching out throw pillows on your sofa for festive pillows, and hanging garland from the chandelier, your home will already begin to look transformed. Simple touches like this can go a long way toward achieving your desired holiday look. If you are planning to attend a holiday party this season, don’t forget a host or hostess gift. Consider a gift that gives back, like the St. Jude Bear Ornament from Kmart, with $1 from each purchase donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. — Courtesy BPT
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