Holidays are approaching fast! No matter what you celebrate, it's just fun to be festive. Here are some of my favorite seasonal decorating tips:
Choose one color scheme, it will make your shopping easier, and will make your space look professionally finished. Some good combinations to opt for are crisp cheery reds with funky apple greens. This is a fun twist on the original traditional red and green palette, and will come off more lighthearted and playful. Warm golds and deep sable browns are sure to blend with your existing interior without being too intrusive in your home, and you can add dashes of color for maximum impact. Sparkly silvers, whites and blues create a cooler toned backdrop for a wintery wonderland.
Create your own family decorating traditions. Something simple, like a plain live green wreath or garland can become something special. Let everyone have a hand in embellishing it with a selection of pretty ribbons, crystals, feathers, shells or ornaments. Make handmade paper snowflakes, or paint your own wooden dreidels.
Use the whole room, high and low, to be dramatic. You can use a tension rod in a window and hang pretty snowflakes or spheres at different heights with fishing line. It will look fantastic outside and in.
White lights are easier than colored lights, they will show off your decorations and be less distracting than the colorful ones. They go with every color combo, so they can be used even if you change your colors. Candles are a special treat to indulge in for the holidays. The more the merrier, dim those lights and enjoy!
Use this opportunity to rearrange your furniture. Try putting everything at an angle, or be daring and experiment with being asymmetrical for a change and create a cozy conversational area! One or two seasonal toss pillows thrown into the mix will be fun as well. It's good to be a little festive in every room, even your powder bath and kitchen deserve a little primping for the season.
My final thought for the holidays, layer it! “Less is more” does not apply for this time of the year, and I really like to do it up big and let it shine. Yes, it's a lot of work, but it makes you feel good, and I think that we can all use a little more of that right now! Happy Holidays!
