Q.What about decorating outside for the holidays. The "icicles" have been popular the last few years. Any recommendations for this season?

A. I love the icicles when used appropriately. The enjoyment of all decorating is the possibility of expressing yourself.

Analyzing the most popular installations shows you that there is a recognizable theme and harmony that attracts us. The holiday decorations need to work with the house and landscaping to achieve this.

Start with what you have, plan what you want and use the appropriate materials to achieve your goal.

That's good design.