“Deck the halls with boughs of holly,” Theo chanted as they wrapped garland along the base of the stair rail. Duncan suggested decorating the rail itself but the brothers vetoed the idea. For Alexis’s safety it was best to leave the rail uncovered and clean. In addition to garlands there were also various centerpieces made from spruce boughs, ribbons, pine cones, holly and mistletoe. Some decorations were meant to be added to the existing décor while others were seasonal replacements. Duncan discussed how each was used by their grandmother but left the decision of when and how to use them up to Ava and the kids. In addition to the decorations the butler provided they had a multitude of their own, school craft projects made from popsicle sticks, glitter and paper retrieved from their ap