Modern Holiday Decorating

While conventional trims and colors remain popular, some people take the opportunity to use more daring hues and accessories. Marketers have responded with fresh new imagery, prints and colors. A decade ago, the idea of jet-black garlands, pink wreaths or turquoise tablescapes for Christmas dinner would have been a tough sell. But more and more, people are accepting a more avant-garde color palette and decorative options. Here are 16 fun and modern items for the holidays. Associated Press