With another holiday season around the corner, it is time to start thinking about festive decorations for the home. This year is the time to go all out, so discard those tattered bows and fake-looking garland and give the decorations an overhaul. The house will look much more festive and welcoming, which will impress everyone crossing the threshold, even a normally critical family member. Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to deck the halls this holiday season.
Subtle and Organized Equals Elegant
When shopping for holiday decorations, take an organized approach. Buying decorations piecemeal can make the house look like a yard sale. Come up with a theme or color scheme and buy decorations that meet the criteria. This makes everything flow from one room to the next, creating a consistent look that is appealing to the eyes.
Though there will be plenty of decorations no matter what theme or colors you choose, avoid going overboard or buying anything too flashy. Making the home look tasteful, not trashy, should be the goal. Leave the flashing signs for neighboring yards and select outdoor decorations that are more refined. Purchase only enough indoor decorations make each room look festive. If guests feel like they are in Santa’s workshop, you have gone too far.
Let Fragrance Fill the Air
From balsam sprigs to cinnamon sticks, nature provides scented décor perfect for the home. Display these natural finds throughout the house. A vase of dried apple and orange slices combined with cloves creates a festive table centerpiece when accented with a holiday bow. Roast some walnuts in the fireplace to let the appealing aroma waft throughout the house. Use the natural bounty to its fullest extent because these gifts are free and beautiful.
Candles are another way to add fragrance to the home but some people fear their flames. A wickless candle warmer filled with holiday scented wax is the perfect alternative. A low-wattage light bulb heats the wax, melting it at a safe temperature. The house will smell like a Christmas cottage, lush forest, or delicious holiday baked goods. Warmers come in a variety of styles, including holiday designs, to complement the décor.
Enhance Decorations with Food
Decorations will only go so far in making people feel at home. Food is the ultimate comfort, especially during the holidays. Have homemade holiday cookies, breads, and pies on hand for whomever may stop by. Let children help with baking and choose healthier versions of traditional recipes to reduce the guilt. This is a fun family project that teaches valuable skills and promotes bonding.
Of course, nothing tops a holiday meal so plan the menu to include all the best holiday foods like turkey, roast beef, and ham. Italian holiday dinners are special treats so embrace your culture and fill this holiday season with pasta and seafood. Do not forget side dishes like sweet potatoes, green beans, spinach, stuffing, and your famous cranberry sauce. End the meal with apple pie, pumpkin pie, pudding, and other mouth-watering desserts.
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