Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Simple And Inexpensive Xmas Decorations For The Holidays

By Giselle Taylor


August, September, October, November, December! Finally, months that don't begin with the letter D seems so slow when you're in it, don't you agree? Yes, I know December is the only D month (you catch on quickly) and truly, it is perhaps the most anticipated one of the year. If you want to bring on the holidays, what are you waiting for? Head on to the christmas tree shop and let the festivities begin.

Christmas trees are perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of the holidays. Make your fir stand out by infusing it with personality and intimate family moments. What do I mean? Xmas decorations are not about being proper and expensive. Cut out special milestones, attach notes and embellishments to it and hang them on the tree. String up pictures with personal trinkets with pretty ornaments and wind them around the tree.

A well decorated living room is good, but a spectacularly decked out home is better. Place attractive wreathes on doors to welcome guests and tinsel garlands onto walls. Take several miniature christmas trees and adorn it with little metallic kiss chocolates and candy canes. When your children's friends come over to visit, guess who will be the most popular kid in school tomorrow?

Do not forget to leave your stockings by the chimney. If you have no fireplace to hang them on, put them by the wall or stairwell - prominently displayed so Santa wont have a hard time looking around for them. Tie pretty silk ribbons and flowers by the windows and lamps. Oh and before I forget, buy your mistletoes and keep them in a strategic spot by the doorway.

If you have some extra time in your hands, how about doing homemade Xmas decorations yourself? It's really not that hard. In fact, play some holiday tunes and youll even have fun while you're at it. The money you save is another upside too. Make little baskets filled with holiday goodies and weave sprays of mistletoes and lace on its handles. You can also attach bells and shiny balls in stockings, or miniature figurines or patterned fabric.

Don't think you have to restrain yourself to the inside of your house - spill forth your creative juices outside as well. Especially if you have a wide and spacious front lawn, you have so many things you can do. Don't worry; it need not even be expensive or too solemn. Have fun with it! Make wooden cutouts and spray paint them with glitter. Buy those large Styrofoam balls and put them together to make a party of crazy snowmen living it up in your front yard.

Christmas is no excuse to be lax in taking safety precautions though. Be aware especially of anything electrical that you decide to use. Do not put liquids near electrical Xmas decorations. Do not keep the christmas lights blinking all night long. Ensure that the step ladders you use are safe and as much as you are able, decorate with a friend nearby for any emergencies.

Finally, decorate with love. Its Christmas after all, a breeding ground for love and goodwill towards all men and all circumstances. No matter what the past year has brought you - there is always Hope that comes in every new day. Receive your best this Christmas and enjoy life. Happy holidays!




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