"Trends are fun, faddish, and fleeting. Part of what makes them fun is that they don't last: A lifetime of bright pink is wearying, but indulging in a short period of Barbie-themed living makes us feel part of the zeitgeist. Then we tire of pink and move on. Christmas décor is as susceptible to trends as any other style. Remember white Christmas trees hung with single-color ornaments?"
"This year, tastemakers have decreed that a "Ralph Lauren Christmas" is the holiday trend du jour, a composite of tartans, velvet ribbon, and vintage details. But here in New England, we've been ahead of the trend all along. "I am of the opinion that holidays are at their best when they are traditional," said Charles Spada, a long-established Boston interior designer."
Trends are fun, faddish, and fleeting. Part of what makes them fun is that they don't last: a lifetime of bright pink is wearying, but indulging in a short period of themed living makes people feel part of the zeitgeist. Christmas décor has shifted repeatedly—from white Christmas trees and aluminum trees to bubble lights, heavy leaded tinsel later banned by the FDA, painted bare branches, and chunky primary-colored bulbs. Current stylish holiday décor favors tiny white lights. The prevailing motif emphasizes tartans, velvet ribbon, vintage details, and a renewed appetite for traditional, colorful elements.
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