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Year-round tree decorations

Becky Wright, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Friday, December 30, 2011 - 5:07pm

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The three wise flamingos pay a visit to Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the yard of Melissa Hofer in Layton.

Oh, those flamboyant, fun-loving flamingos

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 1:08am

Shirley Skeen goes out of her way to drive by Melissa Hofer's home. The two Layton women aren't friends -- they don't even know each other.

"I don't know her name," Skeen said. "I call her the 'Flamingo Lady.' "

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Clearfield holiday decorating contest announced

Brady Bingham Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, November 25, 2011 - 11:54pm

CLEARFIELD — Holiday decorating could mean cash prizes for some residents here.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Dec. 2, Clearfield Community Services will take nominations for the yard with the best decorations.

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(KERA WILLIAMS/Standard-Examiner) Judy Morgan stands in her Riverdale home on Friday. Morgan's love for Halloween gave her the idea to decorate her home to resemble "The Nightmare Before Christmas" movie.

Riverdale woman loves Halloween, so she decorates her home with 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' theme

Katie M. Ellis, Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Monday, December 13, 2010 - 11:07am

RIVERDALE -- You may know a lot of Christmas fans who can't stop themselves from listening to Christmas music at Halloween, but have you ever met a Halloween nut who can't help but decorate the Christmas tree with the angel of death?

Meet Judy Morgan. Jack the Pumpkin King's Christmas didn't work out only because there aren't more Judy Morgans in the world.

Morgan begins decorating for Halloween in August. It takes 10 days just to cover the walls of her home at 1236 W. 4500 South in plastic that looks like black, Gothic bricks. By the time she's done, every square foot of her house is occupied by a Frankenstein, vampire, witch, ghost or other monster. That includes the bedrooms and bathrooms.

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LIFELINES

Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 2:46am

Decorated homes focus of 'Farm Chicks' book

Wrap yourself in nostalgia with Country Living's "The Farm Chicks Christmas: Merry Ideas for the Holidays" by Serena Thompson.

The book focuses on the homes of "Farm Chick" Thompson and friends who share her passion for vintage holiday decorations.

The look is cheerful, colorful and sometimes kitschy, sprinkled with midcentury finds that will take many readers back to their childhood -- or to the childhood of their imagination.

Thompson, a Country Living contributing editor, includes instructions fo

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