Here's some bad news for Christmas decorating enthusiasts who can't do without the ubiquitous mesh trim in their wreaths and garlands: Mesh is on its way out.
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"That's sad," says interior design professional Shayla Copas, who got an early look at trends at the last Dallas Total Homes Gift Market, held each January. "Mesh [was] able to fill in gaps ... for those that were on a budget ... Ornaments are really what's expensive." Mesh is being replaced by fine ribbon. But, "I still have clients that love their mesh."
A few other trends to look for in Christmas decorating:
• A return to classic elements, such as glass ornaments.
• Smaller ornaments. So, in addition to throwing out your mesh, you might want to unload those soccer-ball-size Christmas-tree bulbs.
• A return to a more woodsy look.
Panicking yet? Don't, Copas says. It usually takes a bit for retailers, then clients, to catch on to the trends that are forecast early at market. "We're going to be putting mesh in homes this year."
HomeStyle on 11/26/2016