IN EACH ROOM ◽ HOME
It’s the month of Thanksgiving. We already put out our fall décor that probably included some pumpkins and we’re getting ready for Christmas, but maybe we’re not quite ready completely for that. But then, maybe we are. I say – decorate when we want to – whatever feels right and good!
Rather than show you what to do this month, here are some ideas and tips if you’re getting ready for the holidays in the house, but funds are tight or you just don’t know where to start, because all of your “stuff” seems outdated and boring…
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I recently stopped in Ross and saw (also noted this last year) they have now have some yard décor for Christmas at great prices. Yes, you have to snap up what you see, but it’s there for the picking if you grab it early. Discount stores are the best – or Goodwill!
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I also think it’s wise and good to assess your box of decorations before you actually decorate, to see what you can donate and what you want to keep. That way you don’t buy things you don’t necessarily need.
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Clean and declutter. This is so important! It’s not fun to place decorations among all the clutter that’s already in your home. Take a day and dust and get everything in its place, before you start the Christmas decorations.
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Consider your theme this year. Will it be plaid, or pine cones, or stars, or what? Pick a theme and go with it, inside the home, and out.
I personally have these “stick” stars that are big and pretty that I want to hang in my trees, and I spotted some coordinating balls with lights on them, as well as a snowman. The snowman has a red scarf, so I will embellish the stars and balls with red ribbon too. I already have a lot of red berry stems from years before, and they look so pretty in plants outside.
I have a lot of pinecone décor inside that I love and will keep. I may add to the collection, this year, if I see something. Pine cones are so cozy and just speak Christmas and winter, so I can leave them out through January if I want to! Picking a theme enables you to shop with purpose.
If you’ve saved ideas on your phone from Facebook or Instagram, go through them now and make a list of what you want to try and the items you need to buy to do it.
Consider all of these spaces:
The bathroom – lights, a new towel, and some scented hand soap. It’s that simple.
The living area – of course, the tree – make it the focal point. Then add art on the mantel, perhaps lanterns with timers, scented candles for ambience, and a table scape that’s lovely. You can just bring in a branch and put it in a vase, and add some ribbon or berry stems.
The porch – Just place one focal point on the porch – maybe a lighted plant, add a pillow to your chair or seat, and a pretty door mat. And a huge wreath anywhere at all is just gorgeous.
Your bedroom – maybe a new throw pillow on the bed, and a blanket for coziness, as well as something that smells wonderful – scented soaps or diffusers.
I think starting early is the best, because you can take your time on each room as you decorate. If you love to keep things up, then do it – as long as you like. I’ve been known to leave the red berries in the plants until February is over!
Christmas is a time to celebrate the joy of the world – so it makes sense that we want to have joy surround us in our homes!
