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Holiday Style Tips N ONTRADITIONAL COLOR PALETTES AND LIVE GREENERY CAN HELP MAKE YOUR H OLIDAY DECOR SPECIAL AND UNIQUE . s the holidays approach, one thing that looms large over us is decorating. And now that people are spending more and more time in their homes, decorating for the holidays is an excellent way to change up your surroundings. Even if you will not be doing your traditional hol- iday entertaining this year, some mental health experts believe decorating for the holidays will boost your spirits. Local floral and design expert, Lauren Ladner, offers holiday decorating tips that will not break the bank or the will to decorate. When thinking about your holiday decor, a good starting point is choosing a color scheme. Red and green form the classic holiday color combination, but there are so many pretty and festive ways to use color when you're decking the halls. “A neutral color palette is what everybody seems to want right now,” says Lauren. “I think that you should go with whatever makes you feel the most festive. If lime green and bright red get you into the holiday spirit — do it! But if creams and neutral colors fit your personality and your home decor, 22 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com INSIDE OUT ........................................................................................................................................ A