Holiday Decor & More!

Decorating can be extremely important during the holidays and can put pressure on an individual or family who is hosting dinner, festive activities or just having guests over for a visit. Some may need help thinking of ideas or just making their decorations pop. Here are some simple things one can do to have memorable and favorable decorations for the holidays.

•        Adding fruit decorations to the greenery can add a pop of color and brighten up the decorations. This can make the room have more color over all and can even make a positive atmosphere. If fruit decorations are not available, ribbon works as well.
  
•       Recycling old decorations is wonderful tools you can use to make something look nice as well as save money. You can use old ornaments to create a centerpiece for the table or countertops. Select a few colors to stick to and place the ornaments in a bowl, vase or even a cake stand. You can add leaves or pinecones as well.
  
•       Wrapping greenery around the staircase and doorway can help bring a more forestry atmosphere to the room. You can even decorate the greenery with lights or ribbon.
  
•       Adding bells to the door handles are a nice simple way to decorate as well. These can help make you guests feel welcomed when they enter the house or room because people are guaranteed to notice them.
  
•       Having soft music playing is also a good way to help “decorate” the atmosphere because it can calm, excite, and just bring a positive feeling into the room music with lyrics can even spark conversation if someone has certain memories connected to a song.
  
•       If a special toast is planned a simple bow tie with ribbon around the glasses can help bring decoration as well. This is also a good idea for parties as well.
  
•       You can also make your guests feel special by creating goodie bags and placing them on a table or rack near the door. Or you could leave a jar of candy or treats for them to eat while visiting.
  
•       Placing positive notes or favorite holiday quotes or phrases around the house or room is a good way to help your guests feel welcomed. You can even give them a note to take home with them. A simple thank you note or you favorite quote or phrase can have your guest leaving with smiles.