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I am a firm believer in creating spaces in our homes that set the mood and inspire us to be our best. Wall color, furnishings, lighting and décor make a statement, not only to the guests we welcome, but to the inner recesses of our own minds as well. If we surround ourself with interesting things, we tend to look interesting, and better yet, feel interesting.

Our most popular projects tend to be homes that tap into this philosophy. They have been lived in and creatively caressed over time. These places tend to stand out because they don’t look like anyone else’s space. They have artwork, collections, or just the right combination of furnishings that make them a visible extension of the residents they shelter.

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Should you be looking for more holiday inspiration—we’ve got great tips on deco-rating your mantles and placing cheer in strategic locations around the house. It’s always fun to use someone else’s good design as a starting point to launch your own imagination—that’s what Housetrends is all about.

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contents greater cincinnati | vol. 10, issue 6

features 20 DEDICATED TO DECORATING Couple pulls out all the stops when creating Christmas spirit

32 A BLANK CANVAS When using the color white, the world is your oyster

36 LOVING THOSE LOWER LEVELS Media rooms, game rooms, wine cellars and plenty of windows make it hard to notice that the action has moved downstairs

77 YEAH, THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Appetizers reign supreme as the food that is perfectly suited for holiday entertaining

trends 57 FURNISHING TRENDS Bedtime Stories Transform a simple bedroom into your private sanctuary

67 DECORATING TRENDS Festive Fireplaces Snuggle up in front of the fire this holiday season

91 DECORATING TRENDS Christmas Cheer Five easy holiday decorating tips

departments 10 FRESH FINDS The latest finds in furniture, flooring and lighting

96 HOUSETRENDS.COM Bonus articles, photos, projects, resources and inspiration!

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on the cover 20 An abundance of lights glowing on this Indian Hill home and its surrounding property gives guests a hint to the holiday cheer that awaits them inside. Photo by Greg Grupenhof

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Couple pulls out all the stops when creating Christmas spiritBy Alice P. Drake | Photos by Greg Grupenhof

Decorating a 12,000-square-foot home might be a daunting

task for some, but one couple relishes the challenge to their

creative sides by tackling some jobs together, some apart

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Comfort, holiday cheer and collaboration help transform this grand home

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Oh, Christmas treeChristmas trees—14 in total—can be found in almost every room of the house. From artificial to fresh, the trees are individu-ally inspected to make sure that they meet the homeowners’ very high standards. For instance, the tree in the great room is usually a 15-foot Frazier fir that is hand selected every Christmas from their landscape company, Pinecrest Nursery. It is then person-ally delivered by Pinecrest and adorned with 1,500 white lights. One of the homeowners then meticulously decorates each of the trees in the house with a specific theme, such as snowmen in one child’s room and gingerbread men in another.

When the couple originally came together, they discovered they had a mishmash of Christmas ornaments, with many classic pieces that they desired to keep and others that were donated to friends and family. They worked together to marry the old with the new, and had extra shelving constructed in the garage and basement to store their extensive collection.

The gifts under the tree are deceiving in that they are really wooden replicas from Botanica. The local store located in Symmes Township also has created the custom greenery and arrange-ments seen throughout the house. For the front foyer staircase, eight swags were chosen so that they would add a touch of the season without covering the beautiful wrought-iron railings.

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Lighting upWhile one homeowner is busy decorating the 14 Christmas trees inside the house, the other homeowner is busy focusing her attention on adding her own personal holiday cheer to the exte-rior of the house. She tightly wraps the branches of the deciduous trees that line the driveway with strands of twinkle lights and painstakingly tests each strand before getting to work. If some of the strands do not light up, she tosses them and buys new, given that her philosophy is that time is money and to sit and try to fig-ure out which light is bad out of the strand is simply not worth it. Plus, she jokes, “I just don’t have the patience to find which bulb is out then replace it.” She does admit to having a large invest-ment in extension cords, and not just any color will do. They have to be in either green or brown, depending on the location of the strand, in order to blend into the natural surroundings.

From top to bottom, with the help of a 12-foot ladder, the homeowner installs all 60,000 lights on her own, including illuminating the barn located on the property, sometimes at her own peril. “Last year when I was placing lights on one of the trees located along the driveway, I was on the top rung of the ladder where it states in bold ‘DO NOT STAND,’ trying to hang the last few—totally ignoring the warning and in the mindset that I was going to make sure that the lights were strung from the top of the tree to the bottom. The next thing I knew, I landed in one of the bushes and laid there thinking, ‘Wow, am I going to be able to get up?’” She confirms that she did not break anything but did have one heck of a bruise. When telling the story several months later, she is able to laugh about it but at the time of the fall, she says, “it was no laughing matter.”



The village peopleThe same homeowner that is fanatic about installing the lights on the exterior of the house started collecting “Christmas in the City” about 10 to 12 years ago. She states, “I started collecting my village after walking into the local Hallmark store. My eye caught the dis-play that had approximately 20 different stores set up. I was fascinated by the intricate detail of the pieces that made up the village and immediately told the sales person that I wanted everything that was part of the display. At the time I thought this is it and there was nothing else to be purchased. Boy was I wrong. I have since been acquiring every new piece that comes out each year.” She can honestly say that she has every building that makes up the collection, with the exception of 12 older buildings that she is in pursuit of acquiring. These pieces are now highly sought after with a steep asking price to boot.

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At the time that the homeowners constructed their home, it was placed into the plans that there would be an outlet installed along three of the walls in the basement, every four feet, to handle the multitude of plugs needed to light up the display. They then had two tiered alder wood tables custom made to house the collection. It takes approximately two and a half to three days to put up the entire collection. The homeowner says that this col-lection is “a labor of love” and that she is particular about how it is set up. For instance, she places the miniature Rockefeller Center near the Tavern on the Green, two famous New York City icons, so that the layout makes sense to those familiar with real geography. Nothing is haphazardly displayed, but thought through in detail. The homeowner says she keeps thinking that she is finished collecting, but she cannot ignore the siren song of the annual additions that calls out to her. As a result, a few more buildings continue to be added each year.

Another collection that both homeowners have taken to is the Clothtique Santas. These jolly old Santas are posed doing dif-ferent activities and are displayed around the house on various bookshelves and as a table centerpiece in the breakfast nook. “I never considered myself a collector until I started counting the number of Clothtique Santas that we had,” laughs the one home-owner.

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Resources Designers: Homeowners; Architect: Kenneth R. Bowerman Architects, Inc.; Builder: W.V. deStefano Homes, LLC; Flooring: Kemper Tile; Montgomery Hardwood Flooring; Cabinetry and beams: Miami Woodworking; Window treatments and bedding ensembles: Blue Grass Interiors, Euna Williams; Lighting: Fine Arts, Central Lighting; Wall treat-ments: Gary Lord Wall Options; Art: Gallery Veronique; Furniture:; Henredon, Arhaus; Accessories: Botanica; Interior stonework and fireplaces: Brick Tec; Front gate: Eads Fence Co.; Fencing: Mills Fence; Landscaping: Pinecrest Nursery; Stair railing: Steel, bronze, mica, copper by Kate Demske, Solid Ground Studio

In addition to the shelving in the garage that they had installed, the storage room in the basement and the barn loft also serve as storage for their Christmas decorations. To put the size of their overall collection into perspective, they filled one entire moving truck with their ornaments, Santas and other Christmas holiday decorations; however, this does not take into consideration the decorations that they continue to add onto their collection each year. The first year they moved into the house, they started with 8 trees and have since moved up to 14 trees and intend to continue to add to the collection. The couple add “it is all part of the holiday cheer.”

The proud homeowners say that the first words out of the mouths of individuals that come to the house for the first time, and even those that are close friends and come over frequently are, “This is such a warm and comfortable house.” It is this sentiment that really drives the homeowners to create a whimsical holiday atmosphere for themselves, their children, immediate family, friends and guests.

Editor’s note: This home and its incredible resort-style pool area were featured in Housetrends earlier this year. Please feel free to check out the space sans decoration by searching “A Jewel in the Crown” at housetrends.com.


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Media rooms, game rooms, wine cellars and plenty of windows make it hard to notice that the action has moved downstairsBy Karen Bradner

As the southwestern ohio winds begin to blow cold,

cincinnati families take their fun indoors. today, more and more of them

are finding themselves in a space that used to be called the basement, but is

now dubbed “the lower level.” F while the name shift may be subtle, the

changes are anything but. Most of us remember hanging out with friends

in basements—all kinds of basements in all kinds of homes—and chances

are the floors were linoleum, the furniture was mismatched and the lights

were fluorescent. the good television, the nice furniture, and most of the

home’s perks were upstairs where the adults got to hang out and have

fun. F these days, the space down the stairs just may be the best place to

play. savvy homeowners have taken this often expansive, yet underused

space and turned it in to a spare time mecca. check out how four area

homeowners have transformed these territories and see which one you’d

pick when it comes time for curling up and watching a movie.

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Indian Hill Wide open spaces, warm colors and a wall of windows facing the pool make this lower level feel like a breath of fresh air. The floor is cork, which cushions the feet and acts as a natural insulator for both warmth and noise and has an added bonus of being “green.” A space dedicated to billiards is tucked off to the side with a wine storage just beyond, and a fully equipped kitchen is the perfect launch pad for party prep.Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP Inc.

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Sunny Disposition

ResouRces Architect: RWA Architects; General contractor: crapsey and Gilles contractors, Inc.; Kitchen cabinetry: crystal cabinetry; Nisbet Brower; Appliances: Wolf, sub-Zero, John Tisdel; Plumbing fixtures: Kohler; Keidel; Lighting: Halo recessed cans, Becker; Light fixtures: switch; Electrical: Advanced electric; Lighting controls: Lutron; Audio video/home automation: M. Alan and Associates; Countertops: Granite, NK stone; Tile and stone: ceramic, schoenberger Tile and Marble; Fireplace: Fireside Hearth and Home; IPs; Lumber and interior trim: Nisbet Brower

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Indian HillThe expansive lower level beneath this 12,000-square-foot home provides plenty of space for this family of six and a pleth-ora of options regardless of whether tastes lean toward a ping pong tournament, a round of video games, a workout in the home exercise room, or a wine tasting with friends followed by snacks at the bar and a movie in the home theater. Beamed ceilings and stone archways add the per-fect Tuscan-style touch.Photos by Greg Grupenhof

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Wide Open Spaces

ResouRces Designers: Homeowners; Architect: Kenneth R. Bowerman Architects, Inc.; Builder: W.V. destefano Homes, LLc. ; Flooring: Kemper Tile; Montgomery Hardwood Flooring; Cabinetry and beams: Miami Woodworking; Granite countertops: Take It For Granite; Lighting: Fine Arts; central Lighting; Accessories: Botanica; Home theatre: Legacy custom entertainment; Windows: Pella; Interior stonework and fireplaces: Brick Tec

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AndersonThese Watch Hill homeowners were thrilled to find a way to carve a cozy niche from a section of their basement in this historic home. The construction crew managed to match original knotty pine wainscoting from the stairwell and extend that treatment into the new family room with custom panels and cabinetry. The family carved out a space for games, a small bar, and a seating area that wel-comes guests to watch a crackling fire or a favorite movie. The “new” space does little to belie the fact that this room is not as old as the nearly 100-year-old leaded glass windows that adorn the walls.Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP Inc.

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Warm and Woodsy

ResouRces Architect: Dean Forster; Contractor: J.A. smith construction, Inc.; Flooring: slate, Howard Tile and Marble L.L.c.; Cabinetry: F.W.B. custom Woodworking; Granite coun-tertops: Giano Vincenza granite, ohio Valley solid surface; Lighting: Lutron con-trols and Halo recessed lighting; Exterior door: simpson Door; Appliances: sub-Zero undercounter refrigerator; Plumbing fixtures: Ferguson Plumbing/elkay; Carpet: J.P. Flooring

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An Easy Flow

MasonDistinct entertaining spaces blend easily from one to another in this wide-open floor plan which includes a generous bar space where a massive island invites eight friends to sit and catch up on tall stools with a cold beverage in hand. Nearby an entertainment enclave gives the kids plenty of reasons to stay and play, and a spacious outdoor patio entices guests to take the party alfresco when the weather is inviting. Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP Inc.



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McCabe Lumber • 118 Northeast Drive, Loveland, Ohio • Phone 513.683.2662 • Fax 513.683.0260E-mail [email protected] • www.mccabelumber.com

Doors and entry systems are the gateway to your home. They define the structure and speak volumes about the people wholive behind them. They set the tone for both the interior and exterior of your home. McCabe Lumber offers a wide array ofoptions, styles, species, finishes and glass options – all of which combine to make the perfect first impression for your home.

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Bedtime Stories

Transform a simple bedroom into your private sanctuary

By Christina Kleiner

You spend almost one third of your life in your bed-

room, so it is only natural that you would want a calm,

tranquil escape from the stressful, non-stop mentality of

everyday life. In addition to creating a peaceful setting,

your bedroom should reflect your personality. If you’re

thinking about revamping your hideaway, or if you are

decorating a family member’s bedroom, take a few

minutes to browse through the ideas on the following

pages before you head out to your local boutique.

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1.• Create a one-of-a-kind bedroom with the help of faux

painting. Feature a variety of light sources to give the

whole space a soft, warm glow.Design by Designs on Madison

furnishing trends

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2.• Pair up a shimmery, cream comforter with a rich mixture of fabrics and

pillows to create drama. The combination of light and dark colors creates

an elegant, cohesive design.Design by Ethan Allen Design Center

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furnishing trends 3.• Add a touch of femininity by selecting a bed with a

flourish and keep the bedding simple.Design by Oscar de la Renta for Century Furniture

Photo courtesy of Century Furniture



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4.• If there’s a man in your bed, you may want to keep him in mind and select

furnishings that show that he’s got a place in the space.Design by Kimberly Fox Designs

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5.• A bug collector’s dream. Turning a hobby into a theme

can make any boy happy about bedtime.Design by Luken Interiors

furnishing trends

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FEStiveFiREpLAcES

Snuggle up in front of the fire this holiday season

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But if you’re like most of us, the mementos and accessories sitting on your mantel don’t change much—until mid-

November, when you start decorating for the holidays. In addition to the Christmas tree, the mantel can serve as the

perfect spot to showcase your favorite holiday decorations. To get you in the decorating spirit, here are a few of our

favorite mantels, along with some design tips to help you spruce up your fireplace this holiday season.

the fiREpLAcE iS ofTEn conSidErEd the focAl poinT in moST Living RoomS.

Organic in natureNatural ingredients, such as fresh greenery and pine

cones, create an old-fashioned atmosphere.

Dayton, OhioPhoto by Jim Crotty

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Dine in LuxuryCoordinate accessories in a room to create a polished look. The mantel and table in this formal dining room

feature the same floral accessories and china.

Columbus, OhioPhoto by JE Evans

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Setting the stageSet aside the mantel to show off your

favorite collection of holiday decorations, like this village scene.


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Represent the familyStockings for the entire family, including the

furry members, add personal character.

Dayton, OhioPhoto by Daniel Feldkamp/Visual Edge Imaging

decorating trends



Passion comes to lifeDo you have an affinity for the mountains or the

beach? Create a theme to tie a room together. This family room has a rustic Tahoe theme.

Pittsburgh, PAPhoto by Craig Thompson

Setting the stageSet aside the mantel to show off your

favorite collection of holiday decorations, like this village scene.


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Festive Flair

Layers of your favorite ornaments and collectibles mixed in with fresh greens

and a little bit of glitter make your guests want to

explore your creation.Design by The Silky Way

Cincinnati, OhioPhoto by Ronald Kolb

Always Fashionable

A swag draped over the mantel is a classic choice, but when you ramp up the efforts

with lush florals that frame the mirror above the mantel, then drop almost to the floor,

you’ve got a stunner.Design by Sacksteder’s Interiors

Cincinnati, Ohio


Touch of whimsyAdd some whimsical character during the

holidays. This mantel is overflowing with greenery, polka dot ornaments and Santa figurines.

Design by Delhi Flower and Garden Center

Cincinnati, OhioPhoto by Ross Van Pelt

We couldn’t forget to highlight a holiday staple: the Christmas tree. Go to housetrends.com to see a few of our favorite trees from the homes featured in past issues. Search: Tree Farm

Simply sophisticatedDraw inspiration from year-round décor.

This burgundy bow brings out the rich tones of the furnishings.

Cincinnati, Ohio Photo by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP Inc.



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Yeah,There’s an App for That! By Kelly Z. Clark

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We certainly enjoy surrounding ourselves with

a plethora of delectable delicacies to eat

during the holidays, and appetizers reign

supreme as the food that is perfectly suited

for holiday entertaining. From crudités to

canapés, to hors d’oeuvres to appetizers,

these lovely little food bites can be creatively

concocted in so many ways that are

endlessly satisfying. Hot or cold, hearty

or light, sweet or savory—with so many

options you can declare with confidence

“yeah, there’s an app for that!” Here we

offer a few of our favorites to get your

holidays off to a delicious beginning.


Seafood Cucumber Stacks with Lemon Cream and Chives½ cup light sour cream

1 bunch chives, finely chopped, divided

Zest and 1 tablespoon juice

from 1 lemon

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (4-ounce) package Whole Catch™

Smoked Salmon OR 4 ounces smoked

trout OR 8 ounces crab meat OR 12

medium peeled, deveined and halved

cooked shrimp

1 seedless cucumber, cut into 24 slices

These refreshing hors d’oeuvres are equally delicious made with salmon, trout, shrimp or crab, so pick a seafood that’s best for your budget. For vegetarians, a slice of baked tofu is a perfect substitute for the seafood.

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, half of the chives, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. If using salmon or trout, cut into 24 bite-sized pieces. Arrange a piece of seafood on each cucumber slice then top with a dollop of sour cream mix-ture and garnish with remaining chives. Makes 2 dozen.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Tip: If you’re hosting a holiday party, get everyone social-

izing easily by having a few of your guests circulate with trays of appetizers. This will inspire

instant conversation even among those who don’t

know each other.

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✽ �Decorate your delicacies…Use simple garnishing techniques to compliment your appetizers and bring your presentation to a whole new level. Depending on the appetizer, garnishes can range from a bed of greens to curls of cheese or chocolate, to tiny fruits or sprinkled sugar or coconut powder. Garnish a dish according to its flavor and/or color (i.e. sweet or fruity garnish with a sweet dish). For other great garnishing tips go to: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/how-to-garnish-cooking.htm


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Do

you know your crudités from your

canapés? A crudité is a traditional

French appetizer comprised of raw

vegetables. While canapé was once

a French reference for the couch,

some people thought a piece of

toast topped with a savory food

looked like a couch, and so

“canapé” took on an additional

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513.791.5022

74 To Brookville, Exit 16925 minutes from downtown Cincinnati

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Holiday Brie en Croute1 egg

1 tablespoon water

All-purpose flour

½ of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm®

Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed

½ cup apricot preserves or seedless raspberry jam

¹/ 3 cup dried cranberries

¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

1 (13- to 16-ounce) Brie cheese round

1 package (13 ounces) Pepperidge Farm®

Quartet Cracker Assortment

Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Sprinkle the flour on the work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet on the work surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Spread the preserves on the pastry to within 2 inches of the edge. Sprinkle with the cranberries and almonds. Place the cheese in the center of the pastry. Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim the excess pastry and press to seal. Brush the seam with the egg mixture. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Decorate with the pastry scraps, if desired. Brush with the egg mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 45 minutes. Serve with the crackers.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Campbell’s.

with the crackers.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Campbell’s.

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Individual Veggie Pizzas with Two Squashes2 teaspoons olive oil

1 each zucchini and yellow squash, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 whole grain English muffins, halved and lightly toasted

1 cup prepared pasta or pizza sauce

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Combine zucchini and yellow squash because the yellow squash is slightly sweeter and balances out zucchini’s “grassy” flavor. Also, select your favorite pasta or pizza sauce for these pizzas (for added nutrients, select one with additional vegetables).

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add both squashes and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Top the English muffin halves with the sauce, cheese, and squash mixture and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. Serves 4.

Recipe and photo from Robin Takes 5 by Robin Miller/Andrews McMeel Publishing

Ceramic knives produce paper-thin slices

with minimum effort.—Mary Fricke, owner, Cooks’ Wares

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For nutritional information, more tips and additional recipes, visit housetrends.com. Search: Yeah, There’s an App for That

Don’t forget to satisfy the sweet tooth! For a holiday party or even

a cozy romantic evening in front of the f ire, melt down slabs

of dark chocolate pecan bark in a fondue pot, and set out a tray

of strawberries, pretzels, or pieces of pound cake

for guests to dip. Restraint is impossible!

—Dianne Lytle, Aglamesis Brothers

With just a little effort, appetizers can be as special, unique and beautiful as everyone and everything included in your holiday celebrations!

Photo courtesy of Aglamesis Brothers

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Christmas CheerFive easy holiday decorating tipsBy christina Kleiner | Photos by Daniel Feldkamp/Visual Edge Imaging

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Wild Berry Cosmopolitan1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons vodka

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Glass cylinders and vases are the perfect vessels to display col-lections or florals. Stack white hydrangeas in a glass cylinder for a unique centerpiece.



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Scents are an important part of our holidays. Play that up with pine branches, warm home-cooked breads or whatever else triggers your memories.

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20th Century Cincinnati ............................95

A & S Lighting Center ..............................90

Aglamesis Bros. ........................................84

AE Door & Window Co. .........................19

Antonelli College......................................54

Apollo Draperies ......................................45

The Appliance Loft ...................................49

Arch Design Window Door Company .....30

Auer Kitchens ..........................................41

Basco .......................................................98

Bath Inspirations .......................................75

Bizarre Bazaar ..........................................85

Bluford Jackson & Son, Inc. ......................29

Bova ..............................between 74 and 75

Carpetland ...............................................13

Champion Windows, Siding, Patio Rooms 17

Cincinnati Stoneworks..............................64

Cooks’ Wares ..........................................82

Custom Distributors ..............................100

Decorating Den Interiors .........................16

Designs on Madison .................................64

DeStefano Brothers Remodeling ..............34

DZIN ......................................................52

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery ..............16

Galleria Cabinetry ....................................15

Garcia’s Holiday Lighting ..........................86

Hagedorn Appliances ...............................30

Hoffman & Albers Interiors ......................11

Holiday Gift Guide ....................... 88 and 89

Holly Rebensdorf Interior Design .............49

Housetrends Holiday Recipe Round-Up ....87

Howard’s Kitchen Studio ..........................55

J.A. Smith Construction Inc. .....................52

Keidel Plumbing, Cabinetry,

Lighting, Appliances ...............................35

Kenwood Tile & Stone Design Center .....49

The Kitchen Design Studio .......................31

Kitchen Solutions .....................................66

Krispin’s Contemporary Furnishings ............2

Legacy Kitchens........................................76

Magnolias on Main ...................................86

Mansion Hill Custom Floors .....................54

Marblelife .................................................29

McCabe Lumber ......................................56

Miller’s Bakery, Furniture

& Bulk Foods .........................................83

Mont Granite ...........................................99

No Limits Landscaping, Inc. ......................41

Ohio Valley Antique Mall ..........................82

Pendery Construction .................. 18 and 90

Pizazz Studio Inc. .....................................84

Renaissance Garden Ornament ................81

Robert Lucke Group ........................ 4 and 5

Robinson Sotheby’s International Realty ...34

The Rug Gallery .......................................14

Robin Victor Goetz, Photographer ...........85

Ryan’s All-Glass ........................................53

Sacksteders Interiors ................................80

The Silky Way ..........................................83

Stained Glass Overlay ..............................90

Stone Statements .......................................9

Superior Pools .........................................65

Taft Museum of Art ..................................80

Towne Remodeling ..................................63

The V Collective ........................................3

Village Junction .........................................81

Voltage .....................................................18

Wags Academy ........................................74

Wags Park ................................................74

Watson’s ....................................................7

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