Home | Looking for something? Sign In | New here? Sign Up | Log out

Monday, January 17, 2011

It's Time to Deck the Halls for Christmas

/ On : 12:44 AM

anu
By Anya Shiela Richards


Do you feel the air getting colder around you? And look at those trees, their leaves are starting to fall, while old man winter is changing the landscape to winter white! People are on the rush to replace their furniture with beautiful plastic snowmen -an indication that it is about time to start decorating for the holidays and start baking those scrumptious cupcakes for Christmas.

I've been waiting all year long for this moment to come, a time where I need to take out all those Christmas and Thanksgiving decors that has long been kept in the attic. It's just sad to hear some people not having the interest to decorate due to the extensive process involve in the overall decoration.

But if you are someone like me that finds joy in decorating, you have probably spent all year round thinking about wonderful ideas for decorating. There are some important things I've learned in my several years of experience, and one of it is by letting your creativity rule over. And whether it's your first time to decorate or not, here are some tips that could help you come up with the perfect decoration:

First, you should be able to come up with your own theme. Though holiday is your main theme, it is good to come up with a sub-theme, like coming up with a color coordination whether rustic or modern in nature. Be sure to choose which ones suit your taste so you would be able to easily encapsulate it.

Try to decide ahead of time what you want your theme to be, it's not crime to decide even a year ahead of time, and then you can buy decorations after the holidays when they are on sale! Stock up on plenty of lights, lights can be used anywhere and everywhere. You will never be left feeling like you bought too many lights.

There is however, an art to buying lights. Lights come in endless shapes, sizes and colors. Everyone has a different opinion on white lights but, take it from me; you can never go wrong with white lights. White lights can easily be used to accent a plain decoration or to dress up a tawdry one. Starting with white decorations really puts an emphasis on whatever other color you choose to incorporate into your decorating theme.

Homemade decorations are actually the best. So if you can, you better make your own decorations at home. Try to come up with some cute garlands and pine cones that will serve as ornaments for your Christmas trees.

Using various accents while decorating makes all the difference in your holiday dcor. Candles are a popular choice for that simple added touch. A burning candle adds instant warmth and cheer to a room. Try using a holiday scented one. Many scents are available this year that smell like pine, freshly baked Christmas cupcakes or cupcake frosting.

Whatever you choose for your theme, don't be afraid to switch it up every year. The great thing about holiday dcor is that it can be mixed and matched every Christmas for a whole new look. The more unique your decorating is each year, the more you will look forward to finding new design ideas for the following year!




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment

ads1 336x280

ads2 336x280