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more ideAs
for horsey
holidAy
dÉCor
>> Stirrups, bits, spurs
and the like often end up
being a bit too heavy to
hang on a tree, but you can
easily string them together
with bits of craft wire, add
in some pine boughs and a
string of twinkle lights, and
voila! You've got yourself a
beautiful equestrian-themed
garland for your mantel or
entryway.
>> Hosting Thanksgiv-
ing dinner? Ask your farrier
if you can buy a few sets
of his smallest pony shoes;
they make adorable place-
card holders.
>> Old top hats make
great centerpieces. Throw in
a few sprigs of evergreen or
holly, some pretty ornaments,
and you're set.
>> Forget stockings
over the fireplace and
use boots instead. Wellies,
Dubarrys and even paddock
boots make for adorable
mantel-hangers.
>> Collect your old reins,
stirrup leathers, belts and
other leather straps and
spiral-wrap them around
vases, securing with a glue
gun or super glue.
>> Too many ribbons?
Cut the tails off them and
make a colorful "paper"
chain for your Christmas
tree. Keep your favorite
rosette from the year to use
as your tree-topper.
Mix it up. good diy décor is all about mixing and matching—
working with different textures, shapes, colors and sizes until you
find a balance that's pleasing to the eye. Create vignettes by play-
ing dark elements against light, soft against smooth, and natural
against industrial.
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