The piece, which Stephanie describes as "once forgotten" dates back to the 1950s.

But Stephanie has helped the fixture come into its own with the aid of leaf- decorated wiring and seed beads.

"Some people take chandeliers so seriously," she says. "Our decorations are liveable."

The couple's 1920's relic of a house is a mixture of new and old, improvisation and a little imagination.

Thus, it serves to reason that their Christmas decorations would follow suit.

The faux feather tree that stands in the living room is representative of the improv and the old, while the 70 some odd ornaments that hang from every branch add a hint of new tradition and creativity to the season.

"It's an eclectic mix," Stephanie says of both the holiday decorations and the everyday décor.

"The style is really shabby chic."

The style is also flea market-inspired. When shopping for the house, Stephanie follows one mantra: "why pay full price for something you can get for less?" That logic is apparent throughout the North Main house.

And it's a good one to live by since Stephanie is a self-described "collector."

Because she rarely pays full price for anything, she is able to support her habit without going broke.