There are plenty of simple ways to make your home Christmas beautiful and Christmas cozy. Let us take the time to explore some of these together.
Ribbons make wonderful decorations as they are so versatile. Tie them around the backs of chairs, lamps, railings on staircases, doorknobs, and as tiebacks for curtains. They also look very festive when wrapped around potted plants, hanging from a mantle or adorning your Christmas tree. You also can include them in your Christmas wreaths.
Bows and ribbons work very well together, as well as metallic silver and gold. Choose colors and patterns that blend well with your other holiday colors. Red and green bows and ribbons are always suitable for the season, but you also can choose splashy floral patterns or plaids that fit with your Christmas decorating theme. If you prefer to be traditional, stick with the staple colors that work.
Wreaths are beautiful and really can give your home the festive look. Hang a wreath on every one of your doors, both inside and outside your home. Put your largest and most extravagant one on the front door, so it greets your guests with a Merry Christmas message before you even open the door!
Do not forget your mantle and the front windows of your home. Bedroom doors could use some holiday cheer, so give them all wreaths of their own.
Artificial wreaths are more cost effective because they can be stored after the holiday is over and used year after year. If you really like the look of a real wreath, make a compromise and have a combination of both real and artificial ones to make your home as Christmas cozy as possible. Either buy real wreaths or make them yourself. You might even want to turn wreath making into a Christmas project for the whole family. Make your Christmas wreath out of real pine, grapevine or holly. Then comes the fun part where you can be as creative as you wish- the decorating part! Decorate your wreath with an assortment of objects. Some suggestions include berries, bows, pine cones, fruit, candy, photos, ornaments and raffia.
Christmas spirit and cheer abound in a home that is brightly decorated for the holidays!
I prefer having very few Christmas decorations in my house. Too much of it makes the house look like a witch-doctor’s house. A simple Medium sized Christmas tree decorated with few ribbons, Christmas lights is just enough for me.