- Hardcover: 191 pages
- Publisher: DK Publishing (27 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0756605563
- ISBN-13: 978-0756605568
- Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 22.5 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,787,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Whether you're dreaming of a White Christmas or something more contemporary, one of the top Christmas-decorating teams in the world share unique ideas and secret tips for successfully decorating your home in the most creative way for the festive season. Advisors to Hollywood stars, Dr. Christmas discusses the inspiration behind each theme, and how to assess your home to make your favourite theme work for you.
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About the Author
Bob Pranga and Debi Staron own and operate Dr. Christmas, providing custom Christmas and special-events design. Their celebrity clientele includes Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Nancy Reagan, Goldie Hawn, Andy Garcia, Barron Hilton, Tiffany & Co and Macy's. They have been featured in countless magazines, newspapers and TV shows both in the US and UK.
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Format:Hardcover
It's by far the best book on the subject of large scale christmas decoration. It offers a wide range of styles through lovely photos of complete projects along with more detailed aspects of the themes shown. It's actually divided into chapters based on themes. The most beautiful for me is the traditional style but I found the ones inspired by Hollywood divas equally fascinating. Basically, it shows houses (and more) that the team decorated around a theme and then offers suggestions as to how you can achieve the style.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful Photos, Some good information
4 Nov 2004
Format:Hardcover
The pictures are absolutely beautiful. I doubt many of us will make over our dining rooms into a winder wonderland or have such lavish homes to decorate. I kept thinking that my toddler would eat the snow or my older son would use the branches as a sword. That didn't stop me from oohing and aahing over the pictures. If you use the book as inspiration it is great. Think smaller -- maybe use the ideas to decorate your mantle or for a centerpiece. Of course, if you have a grand entry hall and a sweeping staircase or a lavish dining room then this book is a must for you.
What separates this from Ruby and Begonia's Christmas Style (also beautiful photos) is that this book contains some useful information toward the end. It covers how to select an artificial tree, how to put up lights, how to make bows and several other holiday topics.
What separates this from Ruby and Begonia's Christmas Style (also beautiful photos) is that this book contains some useful information toward the end. It covers how to select an artificial tree, how to put up lights, how to make bows and several other holiday topics.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
fun stuff
23 Jan 2005
Format:Hardcover
The first half of the book is pictures of the author's work. Each tree has a theme. Some are beautiful, others like the Southern Tree and the Wetern Tree are hideous. If you walk into a home and see a copy of their Cher tree, put your coat back on and run for your life.
The second half is worth the price of the book. It tells you and shows you how to buy the best possible artificial tree, how to create a snow effect on the tree, how to actually make those gorgeous bows and how to arrange the garland. All the decorating tricks that you've admired on other people's trees are here.
The second half is worth the price of the book. It tells you and shows you how to buy the best possible artificial tree, how to create a snow effect on the tree, how to actually make those gorgeous bows and how to arrange the garland. All the decorating tricks that you've admired on other people's trees are here.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
An unusual holiday decorating book
18 Jan 2005
Format:Hardcover
"Christmas Style" is rather unusual for a Christmas decorating book. (And as a librarian, I've seen tons of them!)
The first 2/3 of the book could be called "Christmas themes". Each 2-page spread shows a different theme. Each theme features pics of a lovely tree demonstrating that theme. Surrounding this, there are smaller pics of supporting decorations - centerpieces, mantle swags, oranments, etc. - that support the theme. The themes are sometimes classic ("country warmth"), sometimes sophisticated (like the "decadent design" theme which features black and silver), and sometimes whimsical (like the themes based around silver screen movie actresses). Many are unusual. All are well done and inspiring.
The last third of the book covers practical things - selecting real and artificial trees, tree setup, lighting, using ribbons, bows and fabric as decoration, how to hang garland, types of ornaments, tree toppers, etc. (the list goes on).
This book has a great combination of inspiration combined with practical advice.
The first 2/3 of the book could be called "Christmas themes". Each 2-page spread shows a different theme. Each theme features pics of a lovely tree demonstrating that theme. Surrounding this, there are smaller pics of supporting decorations - centerpieces, mantle swags, oranments, etc. - that support the theme. The themes are sometimes classic ("country warmth"), sometimes sophisticated (like the "decadent design" theme which features black and silver), and sometimes whimsical (like the themes based around silver screen movie actresses). Many are unusual. All are well done and inspiring.
The last third of the book covers practical things - selecting real and artificial trees, tree setup, lighting, using ribbons, bows and fabric as decoration, how to hang garland, types of ornaments, tree toppers, etc. (the list goes on).
This book has a great combination of inspiration combined with practical advice.
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