Sheila's Winter Wonderland - Home Decorating
SANTA'S OTHER WORKSHOP
(Home Decorating)
and quick crafty tips
Decorating tips and ideas for your home, yard, etc.
- Use small or mini ornaments
as accents.
They are great for things like ceiling fan pulls, curtain ties,
attaching to napkin rings, accenting house plant pots,
attached to candle holders, let your imagination go!
- If you have access to a holly tree or to mistletoe, use it liberally.
Accent picture frames and wall hangings,
doorways, cabinet tops, centerpieces.
Use the sprays everywhere, even in the bathroom.
- Ah! The smells of Christmas!
Use Christmas potpourri, air fresheners,
scented candles, cinnamon sticks, etc.
Cloves add wonderful scent to the holiday home.
- Have holiday music on hand.
Especially when entertaining,
have soft Christmas music playing throughout the evening.
- If you use night lights in the house, use colored bulbs.
- Holiday soaps in the kitchen and bath add a nice touch.
- Fill a canning jar with Christmas potpourri
and a small strand of Christmas lights.
In the lid of the jar cut or bend a small opening
at the edge for the cord to come out.
Poke holes in the lid for the scent to escape or
use lace for a lid.
Decorate the ring with Christmas ribbon,
fabric, etc. hiding the cord in the process.
Run the cord down the back of the jar and tape it
in place so that it won't be seen from the front.
Plug it in and enjoy the beauty and the aroma.
- Pine Cones! Put them everywhere.
In baskets, on tables, on mantles,
on the bathroom counter. Pine cones are beautiful
holiday accents - plain or decorated.
- Ribbons and bows are a versatile
part of holiday decorating.
Tie ribbon around kitchen cabinets and attach
a small bow in the front.
Tie it around fingertip towels and napkins,
lamp shades, throw pillows. whatever!
- Candles makes a beautiful addition
to your holiday decor.
The presence of a candle suggests warmth.
Light them at least once to darken the wick
and add some drip accents.
- Make "door knob hangers" for all the doors.
Use a loop of Christmas ribbon as a hanger.
Make the loop big enough to slip easily over the door knob.
Attach different objects to the ribbon,
such as bells - nice for the front door.
- Use mini Christmas trees in bedrooms, kitchen and bath.
- Use window clings in children's windows.
And they are great to decorate mirrors!
- Wrap some "phony" gifts.
Place them around the house wherever there is
a vacant spot that could use a little cheer.
Potpourri
Keep a pot of simmering potpourri handy.
Here are some ingredients that do well.
Mix as you want:
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Lemon slices or halves
- lemon herbs
- orange wedges
- mint leaves
- cloves
- spiced tea bags
Outdoor Ideas 'n Tips
- Decorate your outdoor tree
with entirely edible items.
Use pine cones (spread with peanut butter),
string dried cranberries, cereal and raisins
to use as garland or ornaments.
- Use cheap garland and make bows
to decorate your porch and front yard.
- Lights, Lights, Lights!
Lights on the house, the gutters, the trees,
the porch and everywhere else.
- Decorate the mailbox with a bow,
or some garland, perhaps even a wreath.
- Wrap your front door,
put a large red or gold bow on it.
- Hang jingle bells from tree branches.
When the wind blows...nice jingle!
- If snow is available,
make a snowman.
- If you are in a warm climate,
keep potted poinsettas on the porch or in the yard.
Decorate your PC!
Use Christmas Screen Savers, wallpapers
and themes on your computer.
Get some at the links below:
