Exciting, trending, or traditional – many ideas and inspirations for your Holiday home decor
Swedish Christmas Traditions There are two perennial decor styles that I have a real fondness for: Rustic and Scandinavian. Scandinavian Christmas traditions have the element of coziness that would be expected in the frozen north. For general Swedish Christmas traditions, One ornament that combines a rustic feel and the Scandinavian aesthetic in a natural and […]
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Christmas Plants I just bought my Christmas poinsettias for this year (2012) and got a great deal at Home Depot. A nice, full, six inch pot for less than $5.00 and a very full planter of poinsettias plus variegated ivy for less than $15.00. Home Depot also had Christmas cactus, which I thought about getting…
Bright Memories Around The Christmas Tree A big part of the Christmas celebration is choosing the Christmas tree. The tradition of decorating an evergreen tree and placing it right smack in the middle of the living room is a cherished memory. While some of us put them in the dining room, the bedroom, the entry….
Have a Cup of Christmas Cheer Whether your idea is of tea, coffee, cocoa or something little more “festive”, there are loads of wonderful Christmas design cups to make it more merry. I love to have special mugs and cups for the Christmas holidays, perhaps because of that special Santa cup my mother used to
Once the hub of the home, fireplaces are now largely decorative. And while many modern fireplace walls are without them, a mantel is a traditional architectural focal point of a room. They provide a wonderful opportunity for festive Christmas decorations. Here is a page of inspiration for dressing up your mantel for the holidays. It
Decorating With A Woodland Motif Both rustic and elegant, this is a theme that is trending for a look that is traditional in an ancient sense and also quite modern. During Yule season, bringing evergreen branches into the hall, while imagining that the animals were speaking and joining the warm celebrations was incorporated into our
Ever hear of a German “Brides Tree” ? Neither had I… but it is a theme along the lines of the “Jesse” tree, filled with symbolic decorations and special brides ornaments. Christine Bude informs: Bride’s Tree is a lovely Christmas tradition in Germany. Newlyweds hang ornaments on the Christmas Tree that symbolize good fortune for
Gingerbread and Gingham Go Together To Make The Holiday Bright One of the most heartwarming themes for Christmas decorating is the combination of Gingerbread and Gingham. The red and white of gingham ribbon with the warm spicy brown gingerbread cookies just say “Have a warm and cozy Old Fashioned Christmas”. The perfect foil for green
Get Away from the Hustle, Have a Christmas at the Beachhouse You may have a coastal home, or you may not- but you can decorate like it! This could be the perfect decor theme for those who live in the warmer parts of the world. It is cooling and festive, and relaxed. I hope you
The site is filled with nostalgic pictures If there was anything you ever wanted to know about old fashioned ways of lighting the house for Christmas, this is the place to start your discovery. In the Antique Christmas Lights site, is information on all the different sorts of electric and pre-electric Christmas lights. A