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drawers of every type of art and crafting material. Long before Pinterest made it easy, I stored ideas in scrapbooks that I've covered in bright pink paper. I love the entire creative process; it's so relaxing and therapeutic." For the beautifully adorned gifts, she carefully wraps the lid and the bottom of the package separately, so that the recipient can keep the box long after opening, rather than just tossing it away. "And as with all of my decorating, I go the extra step to get the last detail done. For wrap, I shred my own paper to get the color of fill I want and make my own gift tags from my watercolors or drawings. Details are what complete the look and bring the wow factor." I couldn't agree more. The Burkhardts' home is so aligned with what American-made Shiny Brite ornaments symbolized in their heyday — optimism, family, and tradition. It's going to be a really great season.

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ADORE • HOLIDAY 2021