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Holiday Decorating Ideas for Less
How to Easily and Affordably Warm up Your Home for the Holidays
by Marva Willis
How to Easily and Affordably Warm up Your Home for the Holidays
by Marva Willis
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Deck the halls with...what? If you're
anything like most folks, you don't
necessarily know where to begin when
it comes to holiday decorating.
They make it look so easy on Martha
Stewart Living don't they? Believe it or
not, it really can be that easy and
inexpensive if you know what to look
for.
In this article I'm going to let you inside
some of my secrets for spicing up my
house for a minimum investment of
time and money.
Not sure it can be done? Keep reading
and I'll make a believer out of you.
anything like most folks, you don't
necessarily know where to begin when
it comes to holiday decorating.
They make it look so easy on Martha
Stewart Living don't they? Believe it or
not, it really can be that easy and
inexpensive if you know what to look
for.
In this article I'm going to let you inside
some of my secrets for spicing up my
house for a minimum investment of
time and money.
Not sure it can be done? Keep reading
and I'll make a believer out of you.
First things first.
Add some curb appeal
You don't have to build an entire
nativity scene or put up thousands of
lights to add a little ambiance to the
outside of your home.
Instead of putting up Christmas
lights--which the average "Jane" isn't
good at anyway, try putting electric
candles in your window.
The white light looks so soft and
elegant. Plus, you can find them at your
local Dollar General or Walmart.
Still don't believe? Keep reading.
Add some curb appeal
You don't have to build an entire
nativity scene or put up thousands of
lights to add a little ambiance to the
outside of your home.
Instead of putting up Christmas
lights--which the average "Jane" isn't
good at anyway, try putting electric
candles in your window.
The white light looks so soft and
elegant. Plus, you can find them at your
local Dollar General or Walmart.
Still don't believe? Keep reading.
"Small touches around
the house will go a long,
long way..."
Here are a few tips:
1. Say Welcome!
Nothing says welcome like a holiday
doormat and a beautiful Christmas
wreath. Both are very inexpensive.
You can either buy your wreath right
off the shelf, or if you're really
creative, make your own.
2. Trim that Tree
If you're going to skimp anywhere on
decorations, make sure it's not the
tree that suffers. Instead pick out a
nice full tree (real or artificial) and
decide upon a theme.
Then, go hunting for ornaments, bows
etc. that fall in line with the theme of
your tree.
the house will go a long,
long way..."
Here are a few tips:
1. Say Welcome!
Nothing says welcome like a holiday
doormat and a beautiful Christmas
wreath. Both are very inexpensive.
You can either buy your wreath right
off the shelf, or if you're really
creative, make your own.
2. Trim that Tree
If you're going to skimp anywhere on
decorations, make sure it's not the
tree that suffers. Instead pick out a
nice full tree (real or artificial) and
decide upon a theme.
Then, go hunting for ornaments, bows
etc. that fall in line with the theme of
your tree.
5. Set the Table
If you have a nice dining room area in
your home, make it come alive with
Christmas place settings. Target has
really beautiful, less expensive
options. Little touches around the
house will go a long, long way.
6. Add a Little Light
String a few white lights in doors. The
glow will soothe you and make
everyone feel festive when they come
inside.
Add a bit of garland and a few colorful
bulb ornaments along with the lights...
and it's gorgeous.
If you have a nice dining room area in
your home, make it come alive with
Christmas place settings. Target has
really beautiful, less expensive
options. Little touches around the
house will go a long, long way.
6. Add a Little Light
String a few white lights in doors. The
glow will soothe you and make
everyone feel festive when they come
inside.
Add a bit of garland and a few colorful
bulb ornaments along with the lights...
and it's gorgeous.
8. Set the Tone
Here's an easy way to make your
house more festive. Christmas tunes!
The sound of carols and holiday
music will get you in the Christmas
spirit for sure.
9. Get Christmas Towels
Sound silly? Try it. Get a few
inexpensive hand towels and hang
them in your bathroom. It'll do
wonders for the festive look at your
place and your guests will adore them.
10. Stockings are a Must
There's nothing more adorable than
seeing Christmas stockings hanging
over the fireplace. Make it a tradition
and be sure to stuff those stockings
with items under $5.
You see? It doesn't have to be hard or
costly to warm up your home for the
holidays. So have a blast!
Marva Willis is a Syracuse-based interior
designer. She loves to write freelance
articles in her spare time.
Here's an easy way to make your
house more festive. Christmas tunes!
The sound of carols and holiday
music will get you in the Christmas
spirit for sure.
9. Get Christmas Towels
Sound silly? Try it. Get a few
inexpensive hand towels and hang
them in your bathroom. It'll do
wonders for the festive look at your
place and your guests will adore them.
10. Stockings are a Must
There's nothing more adorable than
seeing Christmas stockings hanging
over the fireplace. Make it a tradition
and be sure to stuff those stockings
with items under $5.
You see? It doesn't have to be hard or
costly to warm up your home for the
holidays. So have a blast!
Marva Willis is a Syracuse-based interior
designer. She loves to write freelance
articles in her spare time.
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Marva's Top Decorating Tip:
Thumb through a magazine and
check out some holiday decorating
ideas. Then find affordable ways to
replicate that look.
You'll spend less if you have an idea
of what you want!
Thumb through a magazine and
check out some holiday decorating
ideas. Then find affordable ways to
replicate that look.
You'll spend less if you have an idea
of what you want!
