By Amelia Cuesta
Editorial Staff El Inmobiliario
SANTO DOMINGO.- Since October has arrived, Dominicans have been preparing for the arrival of the most joyful month of all: December.
Characterized by family gatherings, gift exchanges with little angels and devils, dinners, and get-togethers to celebrate the holidays. And yes, it's true that the streets become chaotic, but the result is always worth it when you share and enjoy time with your loved ones.
One of the first signs of the Christmas spirit is when we are struck by the question, "How am I going to decorate my home?".
Decorating your home isn't just about going shopping and grabbing the first ornament you see; you need to know what you want to look in the right place. What feeling do I want? How do I want my family and guests to feel at home? What colors do I want? What ornaments, figurines, and decorations would suit me best? These are some of the questions we ask ourselves when the season arrives.
To help answer questions and learn about fashion trends, El Inmobiliario visited Aliss Dominicana Metro Plaza, where they spoke with Susana Matos, the area coordinator, about the 2022 Christmas collection that the store brought this year, which we share with our readers:
Rose Bloom
One of the strongest trends for Christmas 2022. Ideal for creating a delicate atmosphere. To decorate the tree, consider glass ornaments, ribbons with gold designs, figurines, and reindeer, which, mixed with poinsettias and magnolias in different shades of pink, achieve a subtle finish. Combine it with candlesticks, scented candles, and tablecloths.
You'll get a charming space straight out of a fairy tale.
Crystal Frost
An elegant and cozy Christmas, with a softer, more natural color palette that highlights shades of white and silver. The ornaments in this collection are mostly made of wood and glass. To complement them, you'll find pine branches and flowers, reindeer, delicate figurines of dolls with glitter, and sparkling white stars. You can also choose wreaths and garlands with flowers, ideal for making your home the perfect Christmas haven, an immaculate space.
Fantasy
The Fantasy collection brings us the calm and hope associated with blue and green tones, a subtle nod to nature, creating a relaxing and magically harmonious atmosphere. It can be combined with silver or gold for a touch of glamour, featuring snow bears, poinsettias, and reindeer. A collection that brings freshness and light.
Jolly Time
Created to bring joy with the traditional red and green colors, featuring Santa Claus, snowmen, gnomes, and elves. Designed to enchant the little ones in your home with the magic of Christmas, its vibrant colors will fill your home with excitement and fun. Jolly Time is the collection that lets you express all the happiness and joy of these wonderful holidays.
Royalty
Royalty and elegance. Royalty is the collection that will help you create a classic and luxurious space. Ornaments of Santa Claus, angels, frosted stars, velvet tree skirts, and gift stockings. To complement this decor, the unforgettable and classic nutcrackers, magnolias, and branches create a sophisticated and captivating ambiance.
Glitter & Glee
Specially designed to create a wonderful visual impact by adding Christmas sparkle with a diversity of gold and silver tones.
Leaves, branches, and stars, all in these beautiful metallic and shimmering colors. Add tablecloths with details in these shades, cushions in different textures and tones like champagne, angel figurines, and place candles in every corner—simply majestic.
Cozy Town
If you love bringing the countryside into your home, Cozy Town is the perfect decoration. Characterized by red and white colors, along with wooden ornaments like angels, saints, and reindeer, and combined with different plaid textures, it will create a rustic and traditional atmosphere. Use berries, pinecones, and hanging ornaments on your tree. For the table, you can use traditional Santa Claus figures, nutcrackers, wooden lanterns, and more. These traditional colors and country details will fill your home with happiness and serenity.
Candy Lane
A favorite with the little ones and a timeless theme. "Sweet Land" sounds amazing. It's a decoration overflowing with happiness and fun. Its snowmen, candy canes—in all sizes—fun gnomes, and bright red and white baubles invite you to unleash your creativity.
To complement, you can use garlands and decorative wreaths, sequined bows, berries, pinecones, candlesticks and cushions with fabrics and designs alluding to the season.
