Quick Tips for Christmas Decor & Accessories
1. The first thing to do when decorating your home for the holidays is to remove your everyday decor from the scene. Adding your Christmas decorations to your everyday knick-knacks and accessories will only make rooms look messy and cluttered. Removing extra items will help your Christmas decorations stand out.
2. Adding lights to the interior of your home is a great way to spice up the festivities. Just be sure that your tree has the most lights and remains the focal point of your holiday decor. And why stop at one tree? Add smaller trees to other special rooms in your home.
3. Garland and swags on open staircases, fireplace mantles and porch railings can add to the holiday charm of your home. Don't be afraid to add lights, ribbons and decorations to these garlands to make them your own.
4. Nativity sets and Christmas villages are great for mantels and highly visible tables. These pieces become family favorites that are proudly displayed every year. It is also fun to add new pieces to these collections over the holidays.
5. Nutcrackers are a sure indication that Christmas is on its way. Nutcrackers are available in a huge variety of sizes and themes and are fun to collect. Place them all throughout your home to carry the theme from room to room.
6. Don't forget all the things that make these decorations easy to set up. Light clips and hooks and stringers and spools make lights easy to hang and store. Replacement bulbs should always be kept on hand, and timers are great ways to save energy.
