With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and the holiday season in full swing, you may want to shift the decorations in your home from a fall feeling to a winter wonderland. It can get tricky deciding how to make your home look festive without going overboard, so here are a few tips to help you achieve the perfect amount of holiday cheer in your home!
Use What You Already Have
You may already have the holiday hues you are looking for; you just need to put them together correctly. Pair the green napkins with the red detailed plates and voilá, the perfect Christmas combo.
The Little Things
In other months of the year you may have things around the kitchen counter like sugar containers and fruit baskets. To get in the holiday spirit replace these items with cinnamon sticks, decorative pinecones, and pine sprigs. These small accents go a long way!
Candles
Swap those plain white candles for holiday colors and winter time scents! Nothing sets the mood of a home, and provides a warm welcome, like the way it smells.
Center Pieces
Does your kitchen or coffee table still not feel right? Take a simple clear vase and fill it with round ornaments, the perfect center piece that doesn’t involve any maintenance.
Fireplace Decorations
Do you have a fireplace that you rarely use? Utilize the extra space and replace the wood with a bouquet of poinsettias! This will add plenty of color and cheer without taking up any needed space. You can even go the extra mile and spruce up the mantel with evergreen garlands.
Arts and Crafts
Decorating your home can also include the kids. Grab some white paper and a pair of scissors to create simple snowflakes that you can hang around the house. The kids will be happy they could help and you’ll have something extra special to decorate with.
While it’s wonderful to have a holiday themed home this time of year, the most important thing is that you use it to spend time with family and friends. Stay warm and have a great holiday season!
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