The poll also found 74 percent of holiday hosts and hostesses prefer to
entertain at home, and many ranked atmosphere as one of the key elements for
successful holiday entertaining.
The file holder stores the room files with space for magazines, a tape
measure, wallet, camera and more.

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Candles also convey a
festive feel.

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-- Sip cocktails in style with a set of four Ty Pennington Style
Cosmopolitan Martini Glasses, available exclusively at ($19. ($399).99). Included with the system are easy directions
on drawing your own floor plan , a magnetic surface and furniture pieces for
fun and easy room arranging.
One pocket is for receipts , warranties and contracts; the other for larger
samples.
According to Moeller, "Decorating your home is a form of creativity open
to everyone.

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When it comes to holiday entertaining , creativity and whimsy never go out
of style.
-- Wine seems to fit most holiday gatherings like a glove, and with the
Kenmore Elite 41-Bottle Wine Cellar guests will be "oohing" and "ahing"
all the way home.
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No matter what your entertaining style, you don't have to spend a fortune
to be chic, especially when it comes to holiday entertaining.
-- Good party, great coffee, with the Cuisinart 12-cup Programmable Coffee
on Demand(TM) Coffee Maker ($109.

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Easy touch temperature controls keeps wine at the
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, Most people rank spending
time with friends and family as their favorite holiday activity, the Sears
2005 holiday consumer poll reveals.
-- Create a beautiful holiday table with the timeless Winterberry
Dinnerware Collection from Pfaltzgraff.

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-- Give your guests photos of the gathering almost instantly with the
Kodak Digital Camera/Printer combination.99).

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"Our goal is to help you get organized, decorate confidently and look
great," says Moening.

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-- With the Sony 5 CD Micro Stereo System, create a holiday mood to fit
any gathering. ($199.

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($99. With plenty of power for small or large rooms, the unit
is compatible with many MP3 digital formats. Tired of transporting a plastic baggie
of samples and bulging files to the store, they developed a solution -- the
Decorating Assistant(TM)..

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includes inspiration, tips, and free downloads to "assist" you in your
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However, that doesn 't mean you can't wish big, because Sears offers many
creative items to brighten the holidays:

-- Dipping strawberries and marshmallows into a waterfall of molten
chocolate made possible by a Chocolate Fondue Pot, the ultimate party
accessory.
The DA includes three room organizing files, each with a place for your
personal floor plan, a display page for color coordination (similar to a
designer's color board), storage for business cards, and 2 expandable pockets.

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"Whether you want to wow your guests with style and simplicity or dazzle
them with glitz and technology, there are lots of simple ways to add a little
pizzazz into your holiday entertaining ," explains lifestyle expert and author
Laurin Sydney.
Sydney and other experts agree one of the best ways to accomplish this is
with simple personal touches. A centerpiece that looks like it just arrived
from the florist does not convey the same warmth and welcome as a collection
of fresh -cut flowers arranged by hand. Trend experts
agree it is hip to be frugal, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to
jazz up your holiday entertaining. Complement the 16-piece
dinnerware set with seasonal items that are festive, as well as
dishwasher and microwave safe. CINCINNATI , Decorators Amy Moeller and Jayne
Moening know firsthand how frustrating it is to organize everything you
accumulate when decorating your home. There are
no rules to decorating, just 'rules of thumb ' that help simplify the process.

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Other ways to add warmth include displaying framed pictures of family and
friends, which are always good conversation starters. Whether offering guests a taste of nostalgia or sending them home
with a unique keepsake, taking a different approach will make a lasting
impression. This 5 MP digital camera
easily connects to the camera dock (no computer needed) to produce
high-quality photos in minutes.
Moeller and Moening will be in Chicago in March at the International Home
and Housewares Show (booth 6468) and in Las Vegas in May for the National
Hardware Show (booth 41829).

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to the car . Simply place the file holder into the
designer carry bag (which has a place for your water bottle, cell phone, pen,
pencil and car keys) and you 're ready to go. It's your personal touch that makes a house your home.