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Experts reveal how to keep the season merry and bright over Zoom

Experts reveal how to keep the season merry and bright over Zoom

According to a study by , 67% of Americans believe it is more important than ever to celebrate the holidays despite the pandemic.

Fifty percent are actually excited to have a reason to stay at home this holiday. 

While traditions will have to be adjusted, Bed Bath & Beyond's findings also revealed that families are going all-out on holiday cheer to ‘enjoy the present' this year.

Illustrator and Author of Celebrate Everything!, Darcy Miller, and the duo behind JWP production company, Josh Wood and Mimi Eayrs, reveal how to embrace the changes to make sure the season stays merry and bright.  

Love is the answer: According to a study by Bed Bath & Beyond, 67% of Americans believe it is more important than ever to celebrate the holidays despite the pandemic. Just because your holiday gathering has moved to Zoom, that doesn't mean you can't fill it with festive cheer

Go for it: 'A fun, fa'String them into garlands, hang them from the bookcase, mantel or window behind you, or from the ceiling above you so that anyone who Zooms in is seeing stars,' she suggests.'

Simple: 'One easy DIY way to decorate is using gold paper straws .You can turn them into shiny gold stars to fill your Zoom universe'

Kikkerland® 144-Pack Paper Straws in Gold, $6.99; Personalize: 'And while you're at it, put on some gold jewelry to match, whether it's the real thing or a letter "pendant" made out of gold straws and a pipe cleaner and tied onto a ribbon as a necklace'

'And while you're at it, put on some gold jewelry to match, whether it's the real thing or a letter "pendant" made out of gold straws and a pipe cleaner and tied onto a ribbon as a necklace.  

'You can also make these for your friends, sending them their initial in the mail before the Zoom, so everyone can coordinate. 

'Even if you have pajama bottoms on below the screen, some festive jewelry or red lipstick will make you feel like you're at a party.'

Wolf & Badger Creative Director and Co- Founder, Henry Graham agrees. 

'Accessories are the order of the day when it comes to video calls,' said Henry.

He suggests a statement piece of jewelry, a light-weight scarf, or a cute hat. 

The Botanist Colour 90 by Pig, Chicken & Cow, $335;

Bracelet Sleeve Pajama Set by Not Just Pajama, $435; Earrings by Milou Jewelry, $175;

Johnny Fedora by Monrowe NYC, $345; Gold Triple Layer Heart Chain by Opes Robur, $100;

Everything you need to know: As a founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings and author of Celebrate Everything!, Darcy knows a thing or two about throwing a beautiful party

Make a festive toast 

A toast is something you can do together without physically being together, and a  signature drink can add to the celebratory spirit, according to the author.

'You can all mix a drink together, there are fun recipes for cocktails in my book, Celebrate Everything.'

Darcy recommends describing your drinks and sharing recipes with your loved ones on the call.

For a speakeasy-approved beverage, don't forget the garnish! 

'Freeze cranberries and mint leaves in ice cubes for festive (and flavorful) mix-ins.'

Touches: For a speakeasy-approved beverage, don't forget the garnish! 'Freeze cranberries and mint leaves in ice cubes for festive (and flavorful) mix-ins'

Name tags: 'Print and cut out our holiday wreath wine charms to accessorize the stem of your wine glass

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