HomeWorks Plus Offers Tips for Christmas Tree Decorating

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) November 14, 2007 -- Large, medium or small, with a thousand lights or a few prominent ornaments, down the hallway or in a corner of the family room ? the Christmas tree is a must for American families, and -- finally -- the time to decorate a new one has come! HomeWorks Plus (SM) (http://www.homeworksplus-program.com), a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www.adaptivemarketing.com/ap9/homeworks-plus.asp), reports that millions of Americans will keep the tradition alive by making their Christmas trees look like a work of art.

The Christmas tree has a long association with Christianity, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in Europe. Germany is the country where many customs, songs, images of Santa, pine trees adorned with ornaments and other Christmas traditions come from. In the hundreds of years since then, the Christmas tree has become more than a religious symbol, evolving into an emblem of a time of the year to celebrate love and family union. HomeWorksPlus (http://www.homeworksplus-program.com/HomeWorksPlus_ResourceCenter.html) members use their benefits to save on decorative purchases for the tree and all the areas of the home that need a touch of the holiday spirit.

From the ornaments to the lights to every branch of the tree, HomeWorks Plus (http://ap9consumergateway.typepad.com/ap9_articles/2006/09/ap9_homeworks_p.html) has a few ideas about Christmas tree decoration:

Family decision. It's up to the family members to choose a specific theme or color, or simply to use their ornaments as family heirlooms and try to display them every year in a different, more creative way. No matter how the family approaches tree decorating, the goal is to achieve is a unique piece that reflects the family's personality.

The green trend. In this age of environmental awareness, many families are opting for an organic tree. To be part of this trend, the first step is to purchase the tree at a reputable farm (one that doesn't use pesticides and plants different types of trees). The second step is to purchase or make nature-friendly decorations. Use LED lights, which don't present the fire risk of conventional bulbs and also run on about a tenth of the energy. There's a great variety of colors and shapes in the market, all of which can be complemented with biodegradable ornaments made at home using recyclable paper and other materials.

The single-color tree. The key to a beautiful single-tone tree is to prepare beforehand. Once the color's been selected, the challenge is to get the ornaments in different shades, shapes and sizes.

Begin with a single-tone string of lights as the base of the design, and build the rest from there.

Pick only three or four kinds of ornaments, so the tree looks elegant and fun but not overstuffed.

A rainbow of colors. A multi-colored tree can easily look messy if ornaments and lights are not carefully selected, notes HomeWorksPlus (http://www.homeworksplus-program.com/HomeWorksPlus_qanda.html). Follow a pattern, and pick at least one element that's going to bring unity to the design, like the same color ribbon to tie the items on the tree. Begin by wrapping the lights (all blue, red or green is a nice way to add color and break away from tradition) from top to bottom. Next, place larger ornaments first, evenly around all the branches, and continue randomly adding the others in decreasing size.

Ornaments. When it comes to Christmas tree ornaments, less is often more. Whatever the theme of the tree, be sure to keep some kind of pattern with the chosen ornaments. Beware of using too many garlands or too much tinsel, though; it's okay if the tree looks "snowy," but too much of it might create an "after a storm" look.

Top and bottom of the tree. This is the place where the originality of the family can really be showcased. Cap the tree off with a ceramic or a craft made by one of the kids, or pick something totally different from the traditional angel or star. You can use the same motif for the tree skirt, an item that's often forgotten but is equally important as the other decorative elements.

HomeWorks Plus (http://www.homeworksplus-program.com/888-681-7216_HomeWorksPlus.html) members can access a variety of savings on home and Christmas decorating needs as well as gardening and entertainment interests. When it comes to finding elements for decorating, improving the house or creating a stunning look for a party or gathering, members can always count on HomeWorksPlus.

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HomeWorksPlus is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at HomeWorksPlus123.com (http://www.homeworksplus123.com). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as HomeWorks Plus.

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