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Show by KAREN FRITSCHER-PORTE- R Now that the holidays are overand the garland, wreaths, and ornaments are coming down, make a point to store those deco- rations with care and organization so they're easy to find and unbroken next year The ideal beginning point is undecoating" your tree. Start from the bottom of the tree, advises Diane Hatcher, a professional organizer with Timesavers Services in Cooper Gey, Fla. This way, if something foils or is dropped, it won't damage anything below. Remove the most fragile ornaments first to protect them from breakage. Wrap fragile ornaments and candles individ- ually in tissue paper or cushioa with crumpled newspaper or packing peanuts (a great use for those annoying Styrofoam bits), Hatcher says, Pack them in a sturdy, labeled cardboard box or a plastic storage box, some of which are manu- foamed with inserts for separating fragile glass ornaments, says June Johnson, a professional otganiaer who owns Your Office Manager on Tybee Island, Ga. Keep like decorations together For example, pack figurines, such as a Santa Claus collection in the same box as the Nativity scene, or group outside decorations tegethet label each boat deadyT lake extra care when packing wreaths. Wrap tissue paper around individual fragile trimmings before wrapping the whole wreath, Johnson says. Stuff bow loops with cnimplcd newspaper; wrapping paper; or paper towels co maintain fluff. Protect large hanging decorations by covering them with plastic gatbage or dry cleaning bags. Seal the bags and hang diem from the nftets in a garage or basement. Wrap strings of lights around empty paper towel rolls to avoid tangles, Johnson suggests. Make two small slits in the ends ofa cote to secure string ends into the hollow cento. Wrap the string, beginning with the bottom, gently around the core. Next year you can just unwrap the roll onto the tree, Johnson says. Separate out light strings drat have a particular purpose tiny trees, door trim, wreaths and roll them individually. Use tags to clearly mark their purpose so no guesswork is involved next year: Place extension cords for your tree and other decorations with the lights so you won't be hunting for them next year. Saxe ribbons and kng rolls of leftover wrapping paper in a age box that slides easily under a bed or fits in a closer Include a pair of (assets and plenty of tape for convenience next year. . Try a few simple, organisational steps this year so your holiday next year will go smoother and be happier. . CALL & RECEIVE THIS TOLL-FRE- E . Qemrim Qamet Sting, For Only $4.95 ($62.00 RETAIL APPRAISAL VALUE) Karev fiery brttanco of Ihe breathtaking garnet has long boon betoved to have (7 he a ma0cal effect on Its wearer. has been Ames J It soughtaflerdncemectoval of doprosslon, and as a protector against thoNwl of enemies. The wearer of It wonderful stone was abo anred of havhg dram as beautiful as the garnet Itself. Imported from indkr,' this genuine garnet Is accented by four faceted CZ stones prechlon handout by master craftsmen. Ihe stones are In a setting of 14 Kt gold otectroptate. A block velveteen gift box wt accompany each ring. Cal now to take advantage of this very special offer. The genuhe garnet ring and pendant were apprabed by a ie0Mmd Gemdogkt loin New Ybrtrt Diamond - Don't knowyovInQri ? for fo TTlTtTI npMvap am tandyeMr iweiewibeMiflufr: inmjLi, awif : Garnet Pendant FREE Phone When Order Now Ybu By Tofl-Ff- E3 EES DkMct. . ; oe C CS . mal In your otdsr.ssnd your name, address, dp cods snd deck far Boa 4178, Dept $4.05 plus S2JS pUipar ring to: Roosts Wstelar OoMHas JTIOJ iF, Huntington sHon, NY 117L CAand NY iMkMs ptaasa add sdsata. (Nola; fiat tonus psndsnt h awMifs on$r to cusSsnsrs sfio ertsr by phono.) If yorrtfra to it a frttlanct writtr kastd a BltomngJab, Go. Able CooFtyv toh miner 4 carats of faceted garnets with dazzling cubic ztoconia accent stones asacurattv Fritstbtr-Ptr- ur . |