The tree comes first, so ribbon through the branches, red-and-gold schemes and homemade ornaments lead the way. Then come the front door, porch and yard, the living room and crafts for adults, plus a Christmas in July party for the impatient.
Behind a sunny glass storm door, a fresh evergreen wreath of mine went brown and brittle in about a week, and working out why started Nora Occasions. My pen name here is Brandon N. Lundy, and I read every holiday decorating post through myself before it's published. Read how the wreath cooked.
