Decorator Erica Mize shares tips for holiday decorating


Erica Mize brings her skills as a professional decorator to Chirstmas, one of her favorite times of years.


CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS T


he best ideas for unique holiday decorations may not even be found in the Christmas deco- rating aisle.


Take the beautifully woodsy, whimsi-


cal tree created by professional decora- tor and organizer Erica Mize, which showcases woodland animals and birds in a range of neutral colors and textures. “It’s all about revamping what people


have,” said Mize, owner of Marvelous Spaces in Mountain Home. “It’s not nec- essary to spend a fortune for the latest and greatest trend.” The tree, created for StoneCreek Ranch, fits in with the property’s elegant but natural surroundings. Trios of glit- tery and satin-finished ornaments nes- tle in the tree branches along with tufts of mesh ribbon, floral greenery, flocked


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and glittered snowflakes and pinecone- studded birds. Topping off the tree are willowy ice-crystal branches and spar- kling ferns, framing a lighted-star cen- terpiece.


Embrace a theme If you want to take your own Christ-


mas tree beyond a mishmash of decora-


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