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CityViewNC.com | 21 laughing, "Between six children and friends, someone will probably use it!" ough Stephanie has been redesign- ing spaces since she was a tyke, she un- derstands the dilemma faced by those to whom this knack doesn't come in- nately. Stephanie spends a considerable amount of time with friends, or friends of friends who seek her out to update their homes. "Two things can change a room completely: a nice rug and great lighting with lamps." One of Stephanie's favorite hobbies is to drive around town to look at exterior decorations on the homes of others. "I enjoy everyone's designs and I can learn so much from riding around!" The Big Switch All too soon, every leaf will have fallen, pumpkins will have passed their prime and with nearly as much gusto, Stephanie will begin decorating for Christmastime – sometimes she can't wait until aer anksgiving. She displays a front-door wreath, wreaths on all of the windows, table- top decor and, of course, her favorite element: her Christmas tree. "I always have a live tree. It doesn't have to be any specific type, but I am very fond of tall and skinny. You can see the ornaments better." She incorporates ornaments made by her children when they were younger, like a mother generally does, but for six children, she said "I have a special tree for those." Stephanie updates her decorations yearly. is Christmas, she plans to add white and glittery gold accents to her décor. While she describes her over- arching statement as "traditional and classic," she said enthusiastically, "I like to see a little bling on tradition!" Like so many Fayettevillians, you may be faced with a clean slate to deco- rate this holiday season. Whether your objective is to add, simplify or update, Stephanie's advice is simple: "You don't need to have a lot of seasonal decora- tions to have a festive home. Have some- thing on your coffee table, mantle, din- ing room table and an entryway wreath to welcome people into your home." CV R I C H A R D L A W A business-oriented law firm providing high level, client-focused legal services with an emphasis on matters relating to corporate and business law, as well as commercial and residential real estate. Corporate and Business Law • guidance from formation through growth and expansion to disposition through sale or merger • representing sellers and purchasers from letter of intent through due diligence, document negotiation and closing NC Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law: Residential, Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions • real estate sales, purchases and transfers of all kinds • negotiation and drafting of documents for real estate development • commercial and residential real estate closings • commercial leasing 2533 Raeford Road | Fayetteville, NC 28305 | 910.223.1300 galt@galtlaw.com | www.galtlaw.com Richard A. Galt, MA, JD Admitted in North Carolina, New York and Vermont

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