INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many color schemes inspire Christmas, but not all of them might work with your room. For example, if your room has a lot of pink and white, the traditional red and green might clash. Red and white might be more suitable. Here are some common Christmas color schemes to get you started: Red and green Red, green, and white/gold Blue and white/silver Blue, white, and silver White/ivory and gold Red and white/gold Green and white/gold Sometimes, having a set theme can help you choose which decorations to put up. It can also help your room look more unified and less cluttered. As with colors, choose a theme that matches your room. For example, if your room has a lot of heavy, Victorian-era furniture, a rustic or nature theme might clash. Themes that are more Victorian or ornate might work better with your room decor. Here are some common Christmas themes to get you started: 1900s, Charles Dickens, Victorian era, and Vintage inspired Rustic, woodland cabin-inspired, with lots of gingham, knit, wood, and burlap Nature, with lots of snow, pine trees, pinecones, reindeer, and woodland creatures Traditional/classic with lots of red and green, snowmen, and Santa Claus Fancy/royal with lots of silver or gold, ornate scroll patterns, and lots of rich brocade Winter wonderland, with lots of blue, silver, and white, snow, snowflakes, icicles, and pine trees Look at how stores step up their displays. If you see any you like, try to copy them. Take pictures, write down what you see, or make a quick sketch. You don't have to copy the display exactly; you can just use elements from it, such as silver ornaments and glittery snowflakes. You can also get ideas from a nature walk as well. If you have a laptop, radio, or TV in your room, consider playing some Christmas music or a Christmas movie. They might inspire you or get you into the Christmas spirit. If you don't know where to start decorating, take a look around your room. See if there are any blank spaces or surfaces, and start decorating there. For example: Is there a bare wall in your room? If so, consider decorating it with some paper snowflakes or Christmas cards. Is there a blank corner on your desk or dresser? What about on your shelf? These places are great for displaying mini trees, figurines, and scenes. Curtain rods and doorknobs are great places to hang decorations from. Windows are great places to hang decorations, such as lights and ornaments, from.

SUMMARY: Choose a color scheme that matches your existing room decor. Decide on a theme. Go window shopping. Consider having some background noise while you work. Look around your room for blank spaces.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pick recipes that you find appealing, then make them yourself. As you get better at cooking, try recipes that include new skills that you haven't yet tried. Don't be afraid to experiment with recipes to make them your own. Play around with different types of cuisine to see what fits your style and taste. For example, you might make Italian food one night, Mexican food the next night, then your own twist on hamburgers. Part of the fun of being a chef is making your own special dishes. Once you're familiar with common ingredients, start playing around with recipes to make them your own. Take risks so you can create something totally new! Start by making changes to an existing recipe to make something different. Then, try mixing ingredients without following a recipe. Some of your creations will be a success, while others might be inedible. This is normal, so don't give up! While it's scary to open yourself up to criticism, feedback can help you grow as a chef. Make food for people as often as you can, then ask them what they liked or didn't like about your dishes. Incorporate the feedback that makes sense to you. If you can, serve your food to people who enjoy the type of cuisine you like to make. They'll be able to provide a better opinion. For instance, let's say you enjoy making Indian food. You'll get better feedback from someone who enjoys Indian food. You can learn a lot from watching others. Watch cooking shows and online tutorials to see how other chefs work. Additionally, observe chefs or chefs-in-training who you know. Try to learn from the way they work. Don't worry about copying the way someone does something. You want to have your own style! However, it helps to watch how they perform certain skills and how they get creative with ingredients. While it would be awesome to start out as a chef, it takes time to work your way up the career ladder. Start with a low-level restaurant job that will help you learn the skills you need. Apply for any restaurant jobs that you see advertised locally. Your first restaurant job probably won't be prestigious, but everyone starts at the bottom. You'll likely work as a line cook. This will help you learn the skills you need to move up the career ladder and eventually become a chef.
Summary: Practice cooking at home to build your skills. Experiment with food to create your own recipes. Cook for other people to get feedback on your meals. Watch other chefs to learn their techniques. Get a job at a restaurant to build your skills and resume.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wash and condition you hair. Section it off into 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to 5,08-centimeter) square-shaped sections using the handle of a rat-tail comb. Mist each section with water, then apply a moisturizing hair cream to it. Braid each section of hair. A simple mixture of castor oil and coconut or oil will work just fine for this. You can also use your favorite braiding cream instead. Buy some braiding hair that has a water wave texture. Select a thin strand, find the middle, then hold it behind your first braid, about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the root. You should have three strands: a left synthetic strand, your natural braid, then a right synthetic strand. Braid these strands together until you reach the end of your natural braid. Split the synthetic hair into three sections, then braid them together for about 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters). You can also simply twist the two strands into a rope braid instead. Buy a package of pre-made faux locs. Slide a crochet hook or a latch hook through the base of your braid, close to the root. Catch the top of the faux loc, then pull it back through the braid to form a 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) long loop. Pre-made faux locs are strands of synthetic hair coiled into a tube. Choose faux locs that match the color of your braiding hair. Give the loop a slight twist first, then slide the hook under the braid. Use the hook to catch the rest of the faux loc. Hold the loop with your fingers, then slide the faux loc through the loop. Gently tug on the loc to tighten the knot. Unravel the top of the faux loc a little. Wrap it around the braid, letting it coil back into its natural shape. Do this for 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters), then stop. Find the bottom of your faux loc. Slid the tip of the crochet or latch hook up through the loc until it comes out the top. Scrunch the loc down the hook as needed to get it all to fit. Do not catch the braided part that includes your natural hair. Instead, catch the part that only contains the synthetic braiding hair. Gently tug down on the hook, pulling the braiding hair and the braid down through the faux look. Slip the hook off of the hair. If there are any loops of braiding hair sticking out the side of your loc, tug downward on the braiding hair. Slide the faux loc up and down the braiding hair as needed to adjust the look. The faux loc won't cover all of the braiding hair, but blend into it. Since your hair is already all braided, all you have to do is add faux locs to it. It would be easier, however, if you start from the bottom of your head, and work your way upwards.

SUMMARY:
Start with freshly washed, braided hair. Pick a braid to start with, then add some braiding hair to it. Braid the two together. Finish off with a regular braid for a few inches/centimeters. Pull a faux loc through the base of your braid. Pull the rest of the faux loc through the loop. Wrap the faux loc around the braid. Push the hook up through the faux loc. Catch the braiding hair with your hook. Slide the braiding hair down through the faux loc. Repeat the process for the rest of your hair.