Add Color to Your Front Door
Accent a bright white door with the deep colors of an
evergreen wreath and garland. Tie on extra-wide red ribbons to complete the
Christmas look and add graphic punch. Twinkling lights add a soft glow at night
and allow the door and decor to be seen from the street.
Hang Vintage Ornaments
No need to reinvent your decorations each Christmas; stick
with the familiar. It’s ok to use the same ornaments every year! Decorate with
vintage glass ornaments and ornaments given to you by friends and family.
Make Your Own Napkin Rings
Make your own custom napkin rings by spray-painting cedar
roses (the opened cones of the deodar cedar tree) silver and gluing them atop
2-inch-wide red ribbon. Tuck in a sprig of boxwood for an extra flourish.
Decorate Pendant Lights
Dress up pendant lights in a kitchen or over an island with
garland. This kitchen allows plenty of room for entertaining. The open floor
plan keeps the cook from being cut off from the festivities on Christmas morning.
Decorate with Colors That Match Your Décor
Plan Christmas decorations to work with your existing decor,
even if that means using unexpected colors like cream and beige. Accents in
shades of gold and silver blend seamlessly with this room’s soft white-and-ivory
color scheme and play off the tones of other metallic accessories, like the
coffee table.
Fill Cylinders with Ornaments
Use spray paint to add a shimmery touch to pinecones,
acorns, or round glass ornaments. Displayed en masse in tall glass vases, they
become instant and easy Christmas accents.
Try a New Color Scheme
Break away from the classic red-and-green Christmas palette.
No nutcrackers, reindeers, or Santas necessary. Instead, add red-and-white
accents, such as polished pomegranates and star of Bethlehem blooms, for a
subtler look.
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