Reach New Heights

Brighten an open wall with an arrangement of colorful collectibles. Paint a vintage table black and top the piece with a folk-art Santa, candle, stoneware jug and flocked tree tucked in a firkin. Hang artwork off-center above the table to allow enough vertical space for a slim tree similar to the one in this tableau that adorns Daniel’s bathroom.

November marks the official start of holiday decorating season for Sean Weber (left) and Daniel Higgins (right). A section of chippy picket fence in their backyard serves as a background for a festive tree and “Peanuts” characters constructed by a Maine artist. “I’m a Christmas fanatic,” Daniel admits.