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October 24, 2024

Tips to Decorate for Christmas Like A Pro

Celebrate the season in style! Discover how to create a magical Christmas atmosphere with our curated tips and tricks 🎄

Table of Content

  •  Introduction
  • Christmas Decor Tips
  • Tips to Organize After Christmas

Introduction

Holiday bells, sparkling lights, and candy canes! The most magical time of the year is finally here—cue the jingle bells and glitter overload 🎄✨

It’s the season to twinkle and celebrate with decorations, mouth-watering recipes, and those heartwarming, slightly chaotic family gatherings where someone inevitably burns the rolls (it’s tradition, right?). You can almost smell the cinnamon and hear the sound of wrapping paper tearing already!

But before you dive headfirst into the festive madness, let’s be real—there’s so much to do. Trimming the tree, untangling that one rogue string of lights, wrapping presents (and pretending you know how to tie a bow), not to mention figuring out how to make your house look like a cozy holiday wonderland without losing your sanity. 😅

If you, like us, want to turn holiday home decorating into a stress-free, joy-filled activity instead of a tinsel-covered stress ball, then buckle up, grab your favorite holiday drink, and let’s make this season the most fun (and least frantic) yet!

Christmas Decor Tips

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Prepare a Christmas Decorating Recipe

Just like we need recipes for cooking or baking, they’re also super helpful when decorating.

But what exactly does a Christmas decor recipe mean?

Instead of coming up with new ways to decorate every Christmas, we can create a recipe for each area of the home that can be customized year after year.

Let’s say you’re decorating your dining table. You can make a recipe that’s something like…

  • A single, eye-catchy arrangement in the center
  • Candlesticks on either side
  • Subtle Christmas decor scattered here and there

It’s definitely one of the simplest & most effective holiday home makeover ideas!

Make a Plan

First things first. Make a plan. Think through and decide how you want your Christmas decor to turn out—before you put a single snowflake on your Christmas tree or one wreath on the front door.

Here are a few must-do things to focus on…

  • A Christmas color palette
  • A theme for the decorations
  • Things you want to re-use from your Christmas collections
  • A list of the new decorations you need (don’t forget items like ribbons and wrapping paper)
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Use Christmas organics, faux and real to create Christmas decorations

Use Christmas Organics, Faux and Real

A quintessentially Christmas decor idea!

Christmas greens make your home look spectacularly festive. The best part? They last the entire holiday season—and you can even save some (the ones in good condition) for next year.

A big designer tip here is to mix faux Christmas organics with real ones. It’s so affordable and looks so pretty. You can also go over the board with ideas like…

  • A faux garland over the mantel
  • A family Christmas photo sitting on some greens over the coffee table
  • A mini wreath made out of a few pieces of Fraser fur
  • A white orchid (planted in a pot) paired with a small candle surrounded by some greens

Also, while planning, if you’re tired of the typical table or mantel display for a Christmas village, take it to the skies. No, really 😀 Suspend lightweight pieces from the ceiling to create a floating winter village. You can use fishing wire to hang tiny houses, sleighs, and trees. You can even add paper snowflakes hanging above it. This gives a magical feel to your space. You know, like a winter wonderland floating above your head.

Allow the Christmas Tree to be the Star

The decor idea that deserves a significant portion of your creativity, energy, and time.

No other holiday decoration speaks luxury like a Christmas tree. Even a mini tabletop tree can add the same magic. So apart from having a main, beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the living room, it’s also a great idea to present smaller trees elsewhere, like over a nightstand in the bedroom.

Also, here’s a fun idea: instead of a traditional advent calendar, why not craft an advent tree? Use small ornaments, bags, or boxes numbered 1 through 25, each hiding a tiny gift, message, or activity. This can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, but make it personal. Write out little notes or wishes for family members to discover each day, such as a special memory or plans for the new year.

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Flip the Tree

Flip the script—literally. An upside-down Christmas tree hanging from the ceiling is a quirky, space-saving twist (you’re freeing up floor space). And the good part is, you’ll still be decorating in full. The inverted tree dates back to centuries-old traditions, and it’ll spark so many conversations 😉

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Invest in Christmas Ornaments

As powerful as the aura of a Christmas tree may be, it wouldn’t even look half as inviting without Christmas accessories.

And the good thing is, there are no rules. Collect what attracts you. Do glass ornaments make you weak in the knees? Can you not resist a mini snowman or Santa? Do you keep dreaming of that mini tree you saw at the store? I hope you’re having a lightbulb moment here 💡

Create a Holiday Memory Wall

Pick one wall of your home—and make it a living memory! You can print out photos from past Christmases (don’t forget your favorite Christmas cards) or hang small momentos from past holiday trips. Add fairy lights to frame the wall and create a glowing, heartwarming homage to Christmases gone by ❤

Make DIY Snow Globes

Instead of purchasing snow globes, why not create custom versions? Plus, it’s super simple. Get a mason jar (or any clear container). Add some faux snow, mini figurines, and tiny trees. You can also add miniature versions of family photos for that personal touch. You can use them as decor, sure, but they also make for great Christmas gifts!

Add the Finishing Details

Don’t underestimate the power of details. Candles across a mantel. Wrapping paper and ribbons that complement the overall theme. A wreath on the front door (see the next paragraph for a cool idea). Stockings on the staircase. Lanterns in the backyard… Remember, finishing touches pull together the look and make for beautiful, well-thought-out Christmas home decor.

One unique idea is nature-inspired wreaths (literally). Venture out and find branches, pinecones, and dried leaves. This is especially a great idea if you’re looking for activities to do with your little ones. You can then put it together to create your very own natural wreath. Quick tip: If you’re looking for a rustic wreath, eucalyptus, dried oranges, and cinnamon sticks are a must to add!

Quick tip: If you’re looking for a rustic wreath, eucalyptus, dried oranges, and cinnamon sticks are a must to add!

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Make an Interactive Wrapping Station

Instead of hiding your wrapping away in the closet, set up an interactive wrapping station! Have an open area with neatly arranged ribbons, wrapping papers, gift tags, and scissors. You can then create a seating area, and encourage family members to wrap gifts together while sipping hot cocoa.

This also makes gift-wrapping less of a chore and more of a cozy, communal holiday activity.

Tips to Organize After Christmas

After the excitement of the holidays fades away, it will be time to organize and store all the decorations.

Putting away Christmas decor is already upsetting enough. You wouldn’t want an unorganized pack-up plan to tear you down more.

So the question is, how to organize Christmas decorations? What things are you supposed to save for next year (and where should you store them), and how do you reduce waste when discarding the rest of the decor?

A simple post-holiday organization plan can help.

Take down the decorations. Toss away any broken/damaged/dried pieces. Put like-items from the rest of the decor into groups. You’ll thank yourself next Christmas for being so organized 😉
Note: Don’t pull all your Christmas decor away. Some of it is disguised as winter decor (like snowflakes, twinkle lights, and reindeer figurines).

Protect breakables. Opt for storage bins with some sort of padding to protect your fragile decor pieces.

Cover oversized items. One of the best Christmas home organization tips is to cover oversized items in large zipper bags. Measure each item to find the right-sized bags, and then place them near the storage bins of your holiday decor.

Add labels. Now that you have all your holiday decor stored in some of the best Christmas home organizing products, it’s time to finish up with labels. Labeling every box makes it so much easier to find exactly what you need when you go back to the decor next year.

Final Thoughts

Preventive care for women is about creating healthy habits for women, promoting mental health, and raising awareness of the traces we leave on people and the environment by shopping the label.

As such, it is clear that gradual changes can provide a strong base for the creation of new, healthier habits. And bear in mind that it’s never too early to start making those healthy changes.

Therefore, what are you waiting for? Women need to take control of our lives today and engage in the right practices to improve our health.

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