Christmas Style 
asked by oden on November 20, 2006 12:16 AM
Christmas Style is the first book to offer detailed advice on how to successfully decorate the space you have - whether a cottage, ranch house, condo, or mansion - in the most creative way for the Christmas season. Bob Pranga and Debi Staron - known as Dr. Christmas - share secret decorating tips and unique ideas for tree themes that can be expanded to accent every room in the house. Lavish custom photography showcases Christmas trees in many different settings - including the celebrity homes of Leeza Gibbons, Candice Bergen, and the Hilton Estate - decorated in a myriad of styles, from old-fashioned Victorian to over-the-top.
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This book is filled with useful and specific information on how to light a tree, highlight "feature" ornaments, make bows, and selecting the right tree. Yes, I agree with the other reviews, this book is over the top, especially the "12 Dames of Christmas." But, even those designs have carefully thought out color schemes that can serve as inspiration.
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Excellent photos
Styles covered are: Traditional (very elegant & RELEVANT!!!), Victorian, White Winter Wonderland, Country, Jewel-toned Theme, Retro (great for kids!), and Tropical/Floral
Helpful tips & step-by-step photos
Con's:
1/3 of book dedicated to the 12 Dames, gawdy, but eye-candy to some
Debi & Bob, PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL. YOUR FANS ARE CHOMPING AT THE BIT.
Pro's:
Excellent photos
Styles covered are: Traditional (very elegant & RELEVANT!!!), Victorian, White Winter Wonderland, Country, Jewel-toned Theme, Retro (great for kids!), and Tropical/Floral
Helpful tips & step-by-step photos
Con's:
1/3 of book dedicated to the 12 Dames, gawdy, but eye-candy to some
Debi & Bob, PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL. YOUR FANS ARE CHOMPING AT THE BIT.
reviewed by ragtop on November 20, 2006 10:50 AM
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Read the review carefully -- I didn't and I'm sorry. The Publisher's Weekly review called their designs "gaudy" and boy are they right. Who in the world would have a Christmas tree in their house with a full sized mannequin stuffed into the tree dressed to look like Joan Crawford or Marilyn Monroe? And get this -- in the Joan Crawford tree, they have swan ornaments which -- everyone will know when they see them -- represent Ms. Crawford's transformation from ugly duckling to swan. Or how about the Lucille Ball tree -- disembodied hands holding brushes sticking out of the branches. I won't even get into the Cher tree, because it scared me. These people need to be visted by the ghosts of Christmas and have their heads straightened out. Please don't judge Los Angeles by these people -- I've lived here all my life and have never seen anything like this. This is a true nightmare before Christmas!
reviewed by bookworks on November 22, 2006 1:41 PM
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Amazing decorated trees with different themes. Very American and very O.T.T but great for putting you in the mood for Christmas. Wonderful photographs!
reviewed by rob33 on November 23, 2006 5:51 AM
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I love my new Christmas Style book, it's a beautifully shown and explained how-to book.
They have created a wonderful display of natural and artificial tree decorating, from traditional to pop culture and year round variations, and a multitude of trimming styles!!
I enjoy it often, keeping it on my coffee table to pick up when I'm dreaming of Christmas decorating in the summer in TX. The touches of the celebrities makes for a charming insight to their personalties.
I highly recommend this book.
They have created a wonderful display of natural and artificial tree decorating, from traditional to pop culture and year round variations, and a multitude of trimming styles!!
I enjoy it often, keeping it on my coffee table to pick up when I'm dreaming of Christmas decorating in the summer in TX. The touches of the celebrities makes for a charming insight to their personalties.
I highly recommend this book.
reviewed by steelers on November 27, 2006 12:38 AM