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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Since You Asked: Birders disagree on the species of large black birds spotted near Roxy Ann Get Up & Go: Dec. 17 Emergency services Ashland won't tax market vendors until 2015 Logos may offer students 'fifth year' at RCC or SOU Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Man pleads guilty to gang-fight charges Emergency Services Police utilize social media to track down sex offender Man dies in early morning crash near Prospect Politics and Elections State certifies recount showing failure of GMO-labeling measure Time running out for O&C funds GMO vote recount still shows little change GMO labeling votes recounted under careful watch in Jackson County Kent Bush: First Amendment doesn’t mean what you think it means Education Logos may offer students 'fifth year' at RCC or SOU St. Mary's plays host to youth robotics tournament A lesson in giving Hedrick student council works to clean up the language Table Rock solid: Elementary school praised for keeping attendance up Environment No fish, no funding for problem dams Most residents speak against gas pipeline Coalition asks for defense of GMO ban Home Help: Make your new house feel like home Bighorn sheep reintroduced along Klamath River State News As deadline nears, Oregon's health insurance signups still low Gang-related shooting in Portland sends 3 youth to hospital GMO labeling proponents concede defeat Tribes can decide whether to legalize pot Lawyer says football player had altercation Nation - World Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting Obituaries Dolores Jean Marier Christina Lea "Mima" Jacobson Donna Jeanne Brawn DeCamp Joan E. 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Guest Opinion: Loved one chose death with dignity in Oregon ... Ashland won't tax market vendors until 2015 ... Our View: Celebrate by helping those in need ... Guest Opinion: Loved one chose death with dignity in Oregon ... Ashland won't tax market vendors until 2015 ... Home Help: Create a happy homemade holiday MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 15, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Dec. 15, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to decorate. And while it's easy to load your cart with beautiful decor from your favorite store, Christmas is more personal when decorations are homemade. Create a magical mantle: Draping a festive garland is one way to achieve a distinctive display. Do-it-yourself banners and garland have become increasingly popular as a great way to personalize your decor. To make your own, start with a heavy fabric, like burlap or the kind used for upholstery, and cut enough pennants for your favorite holiday saying. Adorn the banner with plastic snowflakes and holly sprigs to finalize the festive look. Trim a tree like a pro: Give your Christmas tree a fresh look by changing up the ornaments and adding a theme. Start by choosing a specific color scheme, such as red and gold. Don't have enough decorations to match your new theme? It's easy and affordable to create your own by using items already around the house. You can even spray paint old ornaments so they fit into your new color scheme. Add elegant table toppers: If you are hosting get-togethers for family and friends, add a sparkle to your table. Not sure where to start? First, choose two or three colors. Select a table cloth, table runner or placemats in your color palette and consider the arrangement for the middle of the table. Try replacing the traditional red and green with gold and silver accessories: candles, napkin rings, small figures in the plates and other decorative accents. — Brandpoint HOME-SELLING TIP While staging your home for potential buyers, real-estate pros advise that it’s best to tone down the personality — family photos can be distracting to people walking through your home. Other potential distractions can include “themed” rooms, memorabilia and collections: Buyers want to be able to imagine themselves inhabiting the space, and this can be hard if there’s too much clutter in the way. — More Content Now DECORATING TIP Winter is the season to congregate around the fireplace — which can be tough, if your house or apartment doesn’t have one built in. Don’t let that stop you, though: Electric fireplaces are a an attractive and festive way to add some warmth to your living space (and a place to hang your stockings!). Stores like Best Buy and Home Depot versions for $100 to $1,000 in a wide range of sizes, colors, styles and materials. — More Content Now GARDEN GUIDE Is your green thumb itching for a gardening project during the slow winter season? Starting a gardening journal can be a great way to get a jump-start on planning your garden for springtime. Begin thinking about what you’d like to plant, and sketch out a map of how you want to lay everything out. You might also start keeping track of what you plant each season and how things turn out, and clip out ideas from gardening publications that inspire you, even though it’ll be awhile until warmer weather returns. — More Content Now MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 15, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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