If you’re just starting out or have recently moved and have decided to start your holiday collection over, here are some great tips on how to add holiday cheer that’s easy on the green. This time of year, do something to make your home look festive and special and create the wonderful Christmas holiday atmosphere; keep it simple and you’ll have time leftover to really enjoy Christmas! Most of our ideas are very easy, many are free, and none takes more than a minimal amount of time and effort.
Decorate Everything with Bows. Tie generous ribbons to chair backs, candlesticks, picks in plants, wreaths, garlands, basket handles, drapery tiebacks, stair railings, and doorknobs. Bows look festive and the ribbons you choose should tie together with the rest of your decorating. Choose ribbons in colors and patterns that coordinate with your decorating scheme. You don’t have to stick with red and green. Choose plaids or florals that tie-in. Choose a ribbon that you can untie and re-tie each year. This will save money in the long run, and you’ll end up with a wonderful collection you can add to year after year. Use Holiday Tableware for Every Meal in December. Look through your cupboards and get out any dishes that look festive. Discount stores often carry seconds of name-brand place settings, as well as fun designs that are not as common. Start a set of holiday dishes with dinner plates that coordinate with your everyday dishes. Add new pieces each year, like salad plates and mugs. Note: Be sure the pattern you select will be continued from year to year. Buy 1 or 2 place settings each year. Before long, you’ll be able to serve a feast. If you’re adventuresome, choose a different pattern and one place setting each year. Arrange the different dishes around the table to get lots of comments and rekindle memories. When they’re not in use, the dishes can be displayed around the room.
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