With Christmas just around the corner, preparations and decorations at home are at full speed! From a decadent candy buffet to a charming mantel display, capture some Christmas magic this year and make your days more memorable and merry!
We have listed the best and most stylish inspirations that will get everybody in the festive spirit and create awe with their simple-to-pull-together details and lovely touches!
1. Treats anybody?
Treats never fall out of season, so this Christmas, set up the table with a colourful delight of sweet tidings! As for the centrepiece, create the ultimate holiday effect with a no-fuss arrangement filled with fluffy marshmallows and, of course, white and red peppermint balls.
Finally, candy canes, chocolates in rich colour variations, and ribbon candy make fantastic sides.
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Your table can also look festive with stuff you can find in your backyard, too! Wood slices, for example, log time as makeshift cake stands or chargers and add a rough-hewn touch. If you fancy unusual place settings, take vintage sleigh bells (you can find plenty on eBay) and slide name cards into the slots (old handwritten style). It is amazing how easy it is to find cheap and inspiring pieces for the makings of a lovely table runner!
2. Opulence Right Above your Head
Who said that sparkly snowflakes and gorgeous baubles belong only to the Christmas tree? Allow them to amaze you, as part of overhead lighting, with sparkly decorations, and see your room getting in a joyful Christmas mood.
Just try to stick to silver and pale blue or any other winter palette combination you see fit and finish it off with a stylish ribbon (satin will be super) hanging loosely from the chandelier, and you will be right!
3. Striking Simplicity
When trying to decorate the home for Christmas, the key to success is to be able to inject your personal style into the details. This is the only way your holiday décor will feel at home and since the game is played on details, why not turn a bar window sill into an elegant nook with little effort?
Take glass jars (use varying shapes and heights) and fill them with any leftover balls. It is a high-impact, dramatic display that definitely catches the eye!
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Creating a dazzling holiday centrepiece is simpler than you might think. Start with a glass hurricane as your base, then fill it to the brim with various ornaments. Frame it with vibrant greenery for an added touch of elegance. The result? A stunning arrangement that captures your unique taste.
4. Creative Countdown
Transform a traditional Advent calendar into a charming countdown that speaks to the spirit of the season by replacing the leaning mirror and filling it with small, numbered bags (pin size) containing favourite treats!
This unique adaptation of the classic Advent calendar will take you on a lovely (and delicious!) journey throughout the month of December! Or you could create an awesome knit stockings advent calendar, as shown in the picture!
5. Frosting with Style!
Make your holiday gatherings super special. Set a sophisticated winter-white table with a hint of texture and warmth. How? Simple! Layer the surface with an ivory runner (if you can get your hands on a delicately embroidered one, the better).
To complete the look, use frosted pinecones to fill silver mint julep cups and dazzle everybody!
6. Dreaming of a White Christmas!
An all-white Christmas tree sets a festive tone without a doubt. However, you can accentuate the brilliance and pure richness of white with shimmery silvers, clear glass, and white ornaments that will help create an utterly captivating, airy, and soft effect!
7. Mantel Displays that Stand Out!
Lavish greenery gives endless opportunities for sweeping displays along the mantel. Dare a seasonal spread with apothecary jars filled with cranberries, and bring the look to a different level by accenting the jars with sparkling pine cones and fruit that will add a warm glow.
Speaking of dashing mantels, you can also try a wreath in the shape of a star. Create the perfect Christmas scene by adding country-like stockings and cheery, bright presents.
8. Set the Scene!
The first greeting when someone enters your home is made at the entryway. Animate a tablecloth with a bewildering wintry scene and introduce some unexpected characters into your décor (i.e. small, snowy, artificial trees, reindeer, etc.)
9. Spread Cheer!
Welcome gifts are always great ways to treat people you love. This year, sweeten a garland with gifts for overnight guests. Hang candy-filled coffee mugs on the banister garland and offer them as they head up to their temp digs! I am sure they will be pleasantly surprised!
10. Front Porch Decked: Check!
Make a wreath from twigs covered with lichen and moss. This will set an unfussy tone for guests. Now, if you follow their stay with mulled wine, your warm welcome will have taken new dimensions!
Additional Tips and Christmas Decorating Ideas:
- You won’t believe it, but an old orchard staple can transform into a magnificent holiday display. Just attach season’s greetings to a string and secure them with clothespins. To complete the fruitful holiday display, add a chalkboard where everybody can write well wishes!
- If you are a lover of rustic charm, you can use a vintage tobacco basket (try Etsy or eBay) to show off the influx of Christmas greetings. Just tuck well wishes into the reed strips that overlap!
- Mason jars make excellent entry tables or mantel displays. Take six of them and fill them with greenery, tinsel, ornaments or whatever pleases your heart and assemble them in a pyramid. For the final touch, wrap the pyramid with a shiny garland and don’t forget to top it with a star! Your Mason Jar Christmas tree is ready to impress.
- Bring nostalgic tones with a wooden crate, simple popcorn garland, and glass ball ornaments in lieu of a tree skirt. Add a fir wreath, place it above the mantel and complete it with solo sprigs of pine. Spread them across the house and reinforce the stuck-in-time vibe of your home while also adding an organic element.
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