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Holiday decorating that comes naturally

Fruits, trees add color, texture

By Jaci Conry

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  December 08, 2011

These days, endless options can make holiday decorating seem nearly as daunting as shopping for gifts. A good way to narrow the focus is to let nature dictate your designs. Not only are earthy elements fresh and beautiful, they won’t bust your budget. A quick trip to the grocery store and some backyard foraging will give you everything needed to create stunning seasonal décor, and you don’t have to be Martha Stewart to put it all together.

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