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    Bring the Christmas spirit into smaller spaces with a tabletop tree. Perfect for mantels, side tables and more, tabletop trees add that extra touch of merriment. 

    1. Silver and gold glitter tree, available at The White Rabbit.

    2. Pine cone tree, available at The Great Cover-Up.

    3. Cone tree on pot, available at The Great Cover-Up.

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    For homeowner Olga Mandis, tradition is everything. From her interior décor style to the family memories she recreates each holiday season, tradition is sprinkled throughout her charming Illinois home. Mandis and husband Nick purchased the house nine years ago and immediately knew they were going to put their personal stamp to reinvent the place. The couple hails from Europe and Olga has always been inspired by history, architecture and traditional décor, so it made perfect sense that their new home embraces their European roots with an Old World feel.

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