CHOOSE A THEME Unless there is something you have your heart set on, whether tradition or just the latest trends, choosing a theme can be overwhelming! We all have a stash of Christmas decorations that we won’t part with or not use. No matter the theme you choose, these nostalgic pieces are always welcome! After all, it’s Christmas! There are no set rules! You don’t need to start fresh with your décor, but it helps to have an idea of what you want to see when you walk down the stairs every morning during the holidays. The go-to themes are always amazing. Your classic Christmas – bright red and green delight! With this look you’ll see lots of colour, loads of traditional character and all the glam that you’d expect to see in Santa’s very own North Pole! Bright red Santas, candy canes, gumdrop-coated gingerbread houses, and playful elves, just to name a few! Another great theme is a rustic farmhouse look with lots of wood, greenery, burlap ribbon, warm white Christmas lights, and of course the DIY décor which can turn into some of the best holiday traditions… string popcorn, dried sliced citrus garland, homemade tree ornaments fresh out of the oven, and a touch of twine on everything to finish it off. A third popular option is the amazing natural elegance of gold and silver décor. White lights mixed with oversized gold and silver tree decorations, layered with white accents to warm up the metals and make them pop at the same time. This look is sophisticated, timeless, and stunning. There are so many themes to choose from or create a mix of a few. I love the rustic farmhouse DIY look, but with 3 Christmas-loving kiddos, we need lots of the red and green from Santa’s workshop-themed delight running through the house! It works! And in the words of my Christmas-obsessed husband… “I don’t want to have to look around the house to find Christmas. I want to see Christmas everywhere I look!”
ultimate Christmas tree location! Then we move on to the other focal areas: the fireplace mantle, the stair rails, the front entrance, the doorways, etc. Once you know the ‘where’, the ‘what’ usually comes pretty easy. Whether you’re a creature of habit or someone who is always up for something new, there is no right or wrong when it comes to holiday décor. You do you, and whatever that is, is perfect in Santa’s eyes! PREPARE IN ADVANCE! I sound like a home staging broken record… Minimize and Declutter. Once you have a general idea of where you want to see Christmas decorations, it’s time to clear out those areas to make room for this season’s finest! Always replace smaller items on shelves and tables, rather than add to what is already there. By adding Christmas to the everyday décor, you are cramping the style of your holiday items and therefore cluttering up the space. We
want your temporary additions to stand out, not squish in. An easy way to manage this is to store your normal décor in the storage containers that you use for your Christmas décor. Once the holiday season is over and it’s time to put everything away, you already know where your normal décor is and it’s just a simple swap-out in the containers. ‘Tis the season to fully commit to your temporary winter wonderland!
“I don’t want to have to look around the house to find Christmas. I want to see Christmas everywhere I look!”
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FALL/WINTER 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • FALL/WINTER 2022
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