 Sponsored Article  Deck your halls with innovative tips and
techniques  Updated: 1/25 10:30 am  (BPT) - The holiday season
doesn't have to always involve the same old, same old when it
comes to decorating your home.  Take a few ideas from John
Griffith. As the lead visual merchandiser for Replacements,
Ltd., he spends the entire year scouting and developing
innovative tips and techniques to deck the halls and trim the
perfect tree. So far, Griffith's team has adorned nearly a dozen
trees throughout company's retail store. Each tannenbaum is a
story in itself, defined by color and style and unique looks
created by combining ornaments with what some might consider
nontraditional trimmings.  'So many people settle for simply
hanging ornaments on their trees, but there is so much more you
can do by adding fillers that really reflect your own personal
taste and style,' says Griffith. 'Mixing in ribbon, fabrics,
florals, feathers and other natural elements create flair and
personality. Adding extra flourishes in t