Deck your home for the holidays, but add a little sparkle that will last longer than the season. Give your habitat a gift.
From small touches like candles or just the perfect chair for sipping your favorite beverage, it can all amount to nice a change that keeps your place evolving with you.
Leave that can of paint in the garage and opt for mural wallpaper to give your home that Old World charm. Tim McVay and David Bush chose this one from Papiers de Paris’ French Museum Edition for their home. Prices vary at www.papiersdeparis.com. Other sites to consider are Waterhouse Wallhangings ( www.waterhousewallhangings.com) and Canvas & Decor (www.canvasndecor.com).
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Let your home speak for itself. These
signs at Hot Haute Hot in the Strip District come as shown for $110. These are customizable so you can choose any word or words for the same price. Or go for the light-up versions that can’t be customized for $185.
Papiers de Paris
A one-of-a kind terra cotta sculpture that will infuse your space with artistic flair all year long. It’s $585 at Weisshouse in Shadyside.
Haley Miller
Lee Industries chairs with legs in a pecan finish can be upholstered in any Lee fabric or one you choose. They start at $1,373 at the Antiquarian Shop in Sewickley and Aspinwall. The pair shown here sell for $2,329.
Weisshouse
Shimmering glass gems by Orfeo Quagliafa create a simple monochromatic touch for any space. They’re $1,500 at PerLora on the South Side.
A pair of twisty, Italian-made candles are a great addition to the mantel, coffee table or dining table. They’re $40 a pair at Fox and the Fleur in Aspinwall.
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PerLora