Grab your garland and get ready for wreaths, because we’re decking the halls inside and out.
When it comes to this time of year, a good rule of thumb is the more the merrier.
So grab your garland and trim your wreaths because we’re decking the halls inside and out.
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Add Greenery to Your Bedrooms
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Indoor Christmas decorations aren’t just for the living room.
Give Old Favorites New Life
Look for ways to maximize what you already have.
It isn’t necessary to buy all-new decor.
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Raise the Bar
Pinecones stand in for flowers as the volume makers in this bouquet.
If you are lucky enough to find a few still on the branches, snag them from your yard.
Otherwise, you could buy them at your local crafts store.
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Let pretty vessels, like julep cups, vintage glassware, or family heirloom goblets show off your arrangements.
Decorate the rest of your tree with bright, equally glitzy colors like hot pink and gold.
This is a perfect Christmas tree for a younger home.
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The sparkly topper is a great New Years Eve decoration, too!
Lean on What Lasts
Let ribbons, not cut flowers, be your big Christmas splurge.
Accent a Collection
Bring Christmas to every corner of your home.
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Look for out-of-the-way display areas, such as the top of a chest, to add sparkle and shine.
Add them to about half of the vases as to not overpower the beauty of your collection.
Using a flame, sear them quickly to stop sap from dripping out.
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Sap should bubble under the candle flame, and the ends of the stems will turn black.
You may also need to sear the points where larger leaves were removed along the stems.
Insert each seared stem into a water-filled florist tube.
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Stems are hollow and will absorb water after being seared.
Place the stems into the base of the ivy topiary.
Insert blossoms into the topiary, working your way toward the top.
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Once it’s complete, care is simplejust add water to the tubes every few days, as needed.
Pile On the Plaid
Plaid is not just for school uniforms and collared shirts.
For a classic, old-school take on holiday cheer, use plaid as a theme for your Christmas decor.
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Start with a transparent plaid garland, and decorate with metallic, solid-colored ornaments.
Choose 2-3 plaid patterned rolls of gift wrap, and 1-2 solid patterns in complimentary colors.
Mix and match ribbons on each gift for a layered presentation of presents.
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These winter gems might look intimidating, but they are easier to make than you think.
Set them aside to dry, and then let your imagination go wild.
Apply hot glue to reinforce the connection between each orange and the foam.
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Bringdecorative Christmas cheerto your porch and backyard.
A beautiful tree takes center stage, spun in classic red garland and gold lights.
Stock your outdoor bar, and light a blazing fire for a cozy outdoor gathering.
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Elegant and Easy Embellishments
Tie pinecones and berries with a velvet bow in a contrasting tone.
This simple, handmade element will complement any stairwell or mantle.
For added impact, attach cascading ribbon or garland from the bottom of your hanging tree topper.
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This arrangement is anchored with cedar boughs and sprigs of cypress and holly.
Sugar pinecones are the sweet, statement-making finisher.
Theyre massive and gorgeous, says Birmingham florist and stylist Brooke McAfee.
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I love embellishing everything with them at Christmas.
Draw Them In
Whether guests arrive through the front or back door, make every entry inviting.
A perch for removing boots can be a place to gather packages.
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Mudroom cubbies can display small collections, favorite ornaments, and family heirlooms.
After the holidays, plant the magnolia in the garden for a year-round token of holiday cheer.
Change the plants or colors to suit your taste Poinsettias are always a good substitute.
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Pull Up A Chair
No fireplace?
Hang a stocking from every seat at the table.
Use pretty ribbons and double-sided, industrial strength tape to keep the stockings hung behind dining chairs with care.
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Start Outside
A white brick Colonial is a stately canvas for holiday decorating.
Kept in fresh water, the berry branches should last up to three weeks.
Use a gold paint pen for metallic penmanship, and adorn the top with a gold foil holly sprig.
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Position the grouping so the magnolia acts as the backdrop; this will give the arrangement structure.
When you like the look, secure the base of the stems with florist tape.
Knot again to secure, and then let the tails hang down.
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Make an Entrance
Make your entrance inviting for all.
Dress the staircase with a garland of pinecones, greenery, and ribbons of alpine blue.
Create an Evergreen Centerpiece
Bring the Christmas forest inside your house with this rustic, homey arrangement.
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Use a footed silver serving tray to display a sumptuous centerpiece with vintage ornaments and clippings from the garden.
Start with Southern classics: boxwood, pine, and magnolia.
Finish with delicate sprigs of evergreens, dried shelf mushrooms attached to florist picks.
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tune up your mantel with fresh winter blooms.
The foliage base will take you well past New Year’s; and the flowers will last five days.
To create this look, begin with a base of artificial garland.
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Make It Miniature
Petite wreaths come together in a snap to dress up empty tabletops.
A few sprigs of pine, rosemary, or cypress are the essential elements.
Using dark green florist tape, attach the stripped portions to the wire.
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Finish it with a bow tied around the wreath’s center to hide the construction.
An Arrangement To Outlast the Holidays
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Let the celebratory spirit linger by pairing sunny, sturdy amaryllis with poinsettias.
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Place the display on an entry console or a sideboard as an alternative to a tiny tabletop tree.
These potted pretties also make thoughtful gifts for friends and neighbors.
Repot an amaryllis and a mini poinsettia in a shallow vessel, and then cover the soil with moss.
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Snugly nestle pomegranates at the base of the flowers, and add berry-covered branches for extra pops of red.
Extend the impact by placing loose fruit on the table below.
It’s a wonderfully whimsical touch to a mantle or bookshelf.
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Sneak in Surprises
Shift into neutral for a simple bouquet that incorporates natural colors and textures.
It can add unexpected charm to a bookshelf, bedside table, or windowsill.
Using your fingers, clear a place for the LED light (turned on) to rest.
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Wait until its dark out, and you have a glowing luminary to light up your drive.
If you don’t have a spectacular gift or even if you do!
the best way to make your gift more exciting is by spending a little more time on the packaging.
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These creative Christmas wrapping ideas are perfect for any gift.
By layering paper, ribbon, and tags, you’re able to create a picture-perfect package.
(Find these online or at thrift stores.)
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A turquoise ribbon complements the colored jar and the decorative Christmas trees.
Finish your design with cascading blue and red velvet ribbons.
you’re free to get even more creative by designing and printing your own tags witha Cricut machine.
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Welcome with Wreaths
Greenery can make a big impact, even outside.
Addwindow wreathswith ribbon to each window of your home, and don’t forget the doorway.
Make an extra special entry by creating an evergreen border to your front door.
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Save these heirlooms for seasonal occasions, and use them in your Christmas decorating.
Showcase them during the most wonderful time of the year by putting them on display.
It fits perfectly into a niche built just for it.
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As you put these together, alternate showing off the fronts and backs of magnolia leaves for added interest.
Branch Out
Nestle evergreen clippings in a bar cart for fresh accents.
Welcome Guests in Memorable Southern Style
Upgrade your entryway by twirling topiaries with fruit.
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Start with two bonbon compotes.
Hot-glue sheet moss to a plastic-foam cone.
Stick florist clay adhesive to the bottom of the compote, and press the cone onto it.
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Glue scabiosa pods and dried hydrangea blossoms next.
Skewer a pineapple (spray-painted gold) with a wooden pick, and insert into top of topiary.
Try spray-painting the dried hydrangeas white for an elegant touch.
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Kids love getting to craft their own unique tags.
you’re free to also print background patterns from the Internet and make simple designs using your machine.
jot down or handwrite names in the center.
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Add ribbons and bells to dress up each gift.
Savor Travel Memories
Extend the festivities to empty corners.
Cluster Ornaments
This Christmas tree secret is ingenious, easy, and cheap.
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Cluster small ornaments together for an extravagant impact.
Small ornaments can easily get lost on a busy tree amid the sparkling lights and merry garland.
Hang them on your tree sporadically for shiny upgrades we love adding a bell or two for some jingle.
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Incorporate the same individual small ornaments throughout the tree to echo the larger displays.
Bring In the Greens
Play up one color for extra impact.
Arrange camellia branches in one water-filled vase and naked seeded eucalyptus in another.
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Place a mound of apples beneath a glass bowl.
Accent with contrasting ornaments and tiny battery-powered fairy lights.
It works wonders on an entry table or atop a mantel.
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Top off a square brick mailbox with an abundance of bouquet winter plants.
We trimmed ours to resemble a Christmas tree.
Tuck in spare ornaments in contrasting colors, like deep red and metallic gold.
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Add pinecones to fill gaps and add texture.
Finish your mailbox with a satin bow.
Instead of forgoing the whole idea, consider using a two-piece wreath to adorn a double-door entry.
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Make your own by starting with a wreath that has a sturdy base so it will hold its shape.
We used fresh evergreen here, but a grapevine wreath will work just as well.
Cut the wreath in half, lengthwise, with sturdy wire clippers.
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Use florist wire to attach evergreen clippings, fruits, and ribbons.
Arrange large, sturdy candles for a warm glow in mismatched lanterns.
Consider using flameless candles as a worry-free alternative to regular pillars.
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Add a garden-friendly centerpiece by dropping paperwhites into a pine needle basket.
Wow With Winter Whites
Creamy white ceramics make great vessels for holiday blooms.
We’ve mixed holly, cedar, and privet berries with white amaryllis and lime green mums.
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Start with foliage, placing the largest pieces first to establish the size of your display.
Fill in with more greenery, and skirt your vase with colorful packages and ornaments.
Cheer Up Outdoor Spaces
Don’t neglect outdoor patios and porches in your Christmas decorating.
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This understated yet festive outdoor spaces is perfect for casual gatherings.
We love the rustic candlesticks seen on the table of this back porch.
However, the dark green wires often distract from the elegant twinkle that we desire.
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Personalize the garland by attaching spray-painted pinecones and metallic ornaments with fishing line.
Finally, set out a pretty container of ornamental cabbage or kale at the base.
To add an additional pop of color, a potted Poinsettia also looks great.
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Create an opulent feel without taking over the space by decorating your Christmas tree with sophisticated metallic shades.
The limited color scheme of silver, gold, and bronze is both classy and timeless.
Choose icicle-style lights to wrap the tree to emulate diamonds.
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First, select a neutral container for the feathers we chose this concrete plant box as a solid foundation.
Add a few curly willow branches to add dimension in the back.
We suggest using this edgy arrangement to compliment other nontraditional design elements.
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Spread Christmas cheer by greeting guests with a bright arrangement of seasonal paperwhites.
Paperwhites belong to the daffodil family, and will flower indoors at any time of year.
They are incredibly easy to grow and maintain, as they don’t even need soil to grow.
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Just place the paperwhite bulb in enough water to cover the lower portion of the bulb.
While growing the paperwhites, keep the bulbs in a warm indoor spot that sees lots of sun.
If you water them regularly, they will flower in a month or so.
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After blooming, paperwhites last longer when placed in a cool spot out of direct sunlight.
Use spray paint to add a shimmery touch to pinecones, acorns, or round glass ornaments.
Display these tall decorations en mass, on a dining table, coffee table, or even a demilune.
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Large glass vases look fabulous when arranged on a windowsill.
This do-it-yourself Christmas decoration is easy to make, yet results in a classy, elegant final product.
Adhere the glitter to the ornaments using adhesive spray, Mod Podge, or color-coordinated paint.
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Experiment with patterns for more intricate and handmade details.
Drape The Bannister
Take advantage of your beautiful banister.
When anchoring the garland to your banister, double-check that you select a ribbon with wire trim.
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The wire trim will ensure that the ribbon maintains a stiff bow shape that lasts throughout the season.
For added sparkle, string white icicle lights up the banister.
Wind the spiral tightly around the base of your stairs as a festive finishing touch.
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Add aromatic clippings from your Christmas tree for a cheery bonus!
Find pillows at a local interior design shop, or whip up your own from festive holiday fabric.
Although pillows are small, they shape a room’s atmosphere.
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By adding Christmas pillows to a room, you might forgo other holiday decorations and save time.
There is no need to reinvent and repurchase your Christmas tree decorations every year.
Instead, stick with the familiar and beloved ornaments that your family has collected and made over the year.
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Add Swag To Your Mantel
Swags are not only for doorways and porches.
Craft a classic, decorative swag for your mantel out of surprisingly nontraditional materials.
Here, the metallic pastel color scheme need a tree topper that is a little more delicate and feminine.
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Instead of the traditional five-pointed star, try a soft, color-coordinating wire ribbon.
Tie an oversize apricot bow with the ends cascading down the tree for extra drama.
The ribbon ends should be cut so that they just skim the floor.
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Have a local florist make one for minimal cost.
Turn your mailbox into a red and green Christmas tree.
To top off the display, wire clusters of bright Nandina berries to top off the post.
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Arrange the sheer ribbon in a voluminous bow for the finishing touch.
We’ve given the traditional wreath an upgrade by with a square shape.
Wide white ribbon secures the wreaths to the ceiling, and keeps the embellishment to a minimum.
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Pull Out Extra Ornaments
As the popular saying goes, “waste not, want not.”
Arrange any extra ornaments into leftover vases or wicker baskets.
This cheap decoration idea means that none of your beautiful ornaments will go unused.
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We even added a few strands of leftover ribbons to our ornament collection to bring color to the display.
Stack the vases on coffee tables and side tables to spread the color scheme across your entire living space.
Arrange gifts around the base of your ornaments to incorporate them into their surroundings.
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Instead of blowing a fuse, opt for simple, classic, and rustic holiday decor.
It is so easy to twist this classic decoration to fit the Christmas holidays.
The traditional Christmas colors of red, green, and gold will last all season.
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Top off your arrangement with steams of seasonal greenery.
For a cheap holiday stocking display, skip the extravagant stockings and instead, make your own.
Use simple and inexpensive burlap fabric from the fabric store to fashion handmade Christmas stockings.
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Hand-stitch the edges of each stocking foot with light-colored twine the messier, the better.
With these stockings, a loopy, uneven stitch actually compliments the rustic burlap.
Secure to your mantel using the same twine used to stitch the stocking.
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Burlap and solid brown and white papers on the presents are in keeping with the room’s color palette.
Natural elements, like wood tags, adorn the gifts.
To achieve this beautiful natural look, first, choose a color scheme.
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Buy two different wrapping materials in different colors and textures.
Then, find five to six selections of diverse ribbons, making sure to choose spools of various widths.
Place your second-longest branch on the other side and the shortest in the center.
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Then accent with ornaments and fairy lights placed nearby.
A basket’s neutral color and versatility allow it to coordinate with virtually any Christmas decor you choose.
Mercury is such a versatile finish.
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Because it is made from natural elements, it works in a natural display, as above.
But its high-shine and mirrored finish also works for luxe, high-end decor themes.
Their large size is unique and makes a big impression.
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Add “Wow” With A Disco Ball
Rejoice, rejoice.
Disco is not dead.
This unique Christmas idea is reminiscent of glory days gone but not forgotten.
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Hang a disco ball from the ceiling to float it above your Christmas tree.
A flocked tree needs a festive punch, so a run-of-the-mill start doesn’t suit it.
A disco ball is much more appropriate.
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Top it with a bow, and you’ve got a tree worthy of the Disco Queen herself.
This rule is especially true when using a flocked Christmas tree.
The white tree branches mean that you get a blank canvas.
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Keep the color scheme consistent by introducing only shades of three different colors.
Above, we chose bright white, cool aqua, and turquoise.
The bright, colorful beaded garland is a dramatic contrast against a Christmas tree’s stark white branches.
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Celebrate the holidays on your patio, too.
Eucalyptus leaves are fragrant, calming, and long lasting.
Just be sure to attach the trimmings in a manner that won’t crowd someone when seated.
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Make your wrapped Christmas packages Pinterest-level-pretty by attaching small tokens to each gift.
Some suggested adornments include bells, small ornaments, sprigs of evergreen, glittery snowflakes and holly.
The possibilities are endless, and gifts can be customized dependent upon their recipient.
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You might as well make them part of your Christmas decoration theme.
They are going to be there, anyway.
Purchase wrapping paper that coordinates with your decorating color scheme.
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We suggest selecting at least two different wrapping paper rolls, and three to four different ribbon spools.
The varied wrapping will bring layers of intricate detail to the space under your tree.
Tie leftover ornaments into the ribbons for creative gift tags.
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Save scraps from your past projects to piece together alternating rings that will always match your room.
Make Your Own Gift Tags
Pretty gift tags add an irreplaceable finishing touch to any Christmas gift.
Make your own for an easy, personalized touch.
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A deck of cards is the perfect medium for quick gift-tag making.
Using a cookie cutter and a pencil, trace the shape of your choice onto a deck of cards.
Use any key in of paper and any shape cookie cutter to personalize these hand-made holiday tokens.
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Give Your Entry A Theme
Take your front door to next-level festivity.
Stage a royal welcome by hanging lanterns from shepherd hooks anchored in galvanized washtubs planted with ivy.
Hold the runner in place with heavy-duty double-sided tape from the hardware store.
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Punctuate classic reds, greens, and golds with a bright burst of white tulips.
Group them in thick clusters for maximum impact.
This decoration tip works with both casual and elegant decor themes.
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Pictured above, the holiday host displays faux cardinal ornaments on top of a rustic holiday basket of treats.
The baskets will then be given as parting gifts to departing guests.
Dress Your Chairs
Outfit your everyday dining room chairs in their Christmas best.
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Tie with wide red grosgrain ribbon, and secure all cloth with an oversize laundry pin.
Customize the fabric choices and color schemes to fit your desires.
To prevent accidental leakage, seal the trays with silicon caulk before filling them with water.
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Adorn bare windows with a quaint winter scene.
We’ve pictured a pair of cardinals perched on a birch log.
Surround the scene with fresh evergreen branches and printed patterned ribbon to add Christmas color to a plain window.
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For a fun and festive Christmas arrangement, try displaying Santa’s hat and sleigh bells.
If you’re able to’t find the perfect tree topper in a store, try making your own.
Cut your desired shape from 12-inch-thick foam core board.
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Here, this star topper is covered with tartan fabric and edged with 12-inch-thick ribbon.
Decorated with jingle bells and studded with plaid buttons, it provides the perfect topping for a plaid-loving family.
This tree has plaid everywhere can you guess the theme of the rest of the house?
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Silver tassels are finished with double knots of plaid ribbon.
Wooden craft-store disks, covered with plaid paper, take the place of traditional glass balls.
This tree is a true DIY masterpiece.
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Keep them spaced apart or tie together with wire so they appear to be connected.
Make Arrangements Out of Greenery
Save those Christmas-tree clippings!
For a pop of natural, add sprigs of Holly or Nandina berries to the arrangements.
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you’re able to even add sparkle by lightly coating the branches in metallic spray paint.
Tie ribbon or fabric scraps around the necks of the vases for added cheer.
you could also hang lights from an outdoor shed, pool house, or tall fence.
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Embellish With Ribbon
This year, instead of wrapping ribbonaroundyour Christmas tree, let it cascade down.
Attach the ribbons and trims directly to an embroidery hoop and simply slide over the top of your tree.
Stick to one color scheme, or make it bright.
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This nontraditional, fun design works best in a casual room, or a child’s bedroom.
Encourage Conversation Flow
This year, forgo formality.
Place a round table in a square-shaped room for more natural, relaxed Christmas entertaining.
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With this arrangement, when Pawpaw makes a joke, everyone gets to laugh along with him.
Mismatched chairs add to the casual, relaxed atmosphere in this comfortable Christmas dining room.
Add Symmetry With Perfect Pairs
This photo only shows the half of it literally.
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The matching pairs of items add symmetry to a room, and help expand a smaller space.
These stools are functional, as they can also act as extra seating for Christmas entertaining.
The mirrors help visually enlarge the small space to open it for plenty of holiday entertaining.
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Remember The Outdoor Furniture
Planning to entertain guests outdoors during this holiday season?
Wrap greenery around the backs of patio chairs, and secure the garland with large red ribbon.
you’ve got the option to even attach red ribbon to your light fixtures to brighten things up.
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Replace your year-round cushions with bright red, weatherproof pillows.
Some great holiday gift ideas include simple vases (pictured), ornaments, potpourri, or nativity figurines.
Fill Lanterns With Berries And Eucalyptus
Create your own snow globes using elements of nature.
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Suspend lanterns from the underside of a patio covering or umbrella with red ribbon or fishing wire.
We chose a glass lantern with a brass finish; but any lanterns will do.
For more casual holiday gatherings, forgo the stuffy, silver napkin rings.
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Instead, create your own using natural materials.
Small grapevine napkin rings, available at craft stores and florists, are perfect substitutes.
Tie each onto a cloth napkin using a soft, satin ribbon in a color that matches your napkins.
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These vine-like wreaths are a subtle nod to both traditional table prefs, and traditional wreaths.
Little touches like this will help you complete your natural Christmas decorating theme without going over the top.
Here, we used a grapevine wreath and eucalyptus sprigs to echo the home’s decorative theme.
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Bring out the kid in everyone with a decorate-your-own cupcake station.
Serve vanilla and chocolate cupcakes on the table, with an assortment of buttercream icings and Christmas toppings.
Create A Topiary That Belies Its Ease
Fast can be fabulous.
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Start with a silver casserole dish.
Wrap a rubber band around the stems at the top and another about 5 inches from the bottom.
Insert the bundle into the center of a piece of water-soaked florist foam fitted into a casserole dish.
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Wrap stems with crisscrossed ribbon to hide the rubber bands.
Add evergreens to the florist foam, and tie on ornaments with wire.
Try mixing gold and silver.
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We layered two kinds of gold ribbon and then added large and small shiny and matte silver balls.
Give A Twist On Tradition
Don’t get us wrong: we love tradition.
Instead of traditional evergreen wreaths, try this sophisticated, minimalist twist.
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Arrange these wreaths in groups of two or more for a modern take on a classic Christmas wreath.
Make A Mason Jar Snow Globe
Canners and crafters rejoice!
We have found the craft of the season that both kids and adults will love.
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These rusticsnow globesare the perfect way to incorporate some handmade holiday decor without downgrading an elegant room.
Just don’t forget to glue on the lid!
First, place a block of florist foam into your vase.
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Next, make a grid over the mouth of the vessel with florist tape.
Atlanta Floral Artist Canaan Marshall chose amaryllis as the hero flower.
I started with this one because I wanted to stage everything else around it, he says.
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Using florist wire, attach two pinecones to the florist tape.
Choose a pattern of fabric that best fits your theme, such as a festive tartan print.
Cut the fabric into small coaster-sized squares using fabric shears, and then slide the squares into photo coasters.
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Make Homemade Wreaths
In search of the perfect holiday wreath?
Get off Pinterest, and go outside into your own backyard.
Search your own property for inspiring supplies to create one of these one-of-a-kind wreaths.
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For fresh and modern holiday decorations, try this creative floral touch.
Accessorize your home with fresh holiday blooms in bud vases that add bold, seasonal style.
They are the perfect way to add classy, elegant, and traditional color to any room.
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To add a creative touch to your display this year.
you’re free to hang it inside or outside for a unique and colorful display.
We love poinsettias for their range of color and sizes.
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A big no-no is letting plants sit in a water-filled sleeve they’ll rot.
For a fresh take on Christmas decor, choose variations of the color.
We love the pastel pinks and light greens used in this modern Christmas giftwrap theme.
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Patterned paper, wide satin ribbons, and clear tie-ons make this understated color scheme holiday-ready.
These understated gift packages look anything but boring when arranged under your tree.
Get Crafty
This creative DIY Christmas hack is an easy way to freshen up a tired decorations.
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Simplify over-decorated, outdated, and busy ornaments by going monochromatic.
Simply choose a shade of spray paint and coat your ornaments and other fixtures.
Bring a pop of color into the theme with silky ribbons or colorful lights.
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Customize Presents
Extend your tree’s color palette to the presents underneath it.
Layer ribbon for department-store-worthy wrapping that your gift’s recipients will love.
Then, customize your presents by hand making each gift tag.
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Trim the Fireplace
Get inspired by winter nature, and layer lush holiday greenery across your mantelpiece.
This luxurious decoration will make your living room magazine-worthy.
Take your mantel from average to amazing by adding a wreath above for the perfect finishing touch.
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Wrap white Christmas lights around your tree, and allow your sparkling ornaments to reflect the radiant holiday light.
This stunning holiday tree design idea will make you smile every time you come home.
Top the Tree with Bells
Can you hear the bells?
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We love brass bells for their rustic charm.
Attach them to one another using wire and adds sprigs of fresh holly where they meet.
Experiment with different toppers using various seasonal greenery and flowers.
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Bells are a classic decorating alternative to the typical star.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lighted Christmas tree is at the top of the list for most Americans.
In the South, nativity scenes, outdoor lights, stockings, and wreaths are also very popular.
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Here’s your chance to get creative with homemade Christmas crafts, like paper snowflakes or handmade stars.
Most Popular Christmas decorations in 2022.
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