Nothing is more cheerful, or welcome than spending time in a home that’s beautifully decorated for Christmas. If you feel as though the days are passing too quickly and you find that you’re in need of some last minute inspiration, try some of these quick and easy decorating ideas to bring cheer into your home . . .
1. Create a warm welcome with paper luminaries. Line them along front walkways, driveways and porches.
2. Top off your mailbox with an abundant display of evergreens and ribbon.
3. Arrange a grouping of lanterns at your entry and consider using worry-free flameless candles.
4. Dress up your pendant lights in a kitchen or over an island with garland.
5. Make your wrapped presents extra special by hanging a small ornament from the ribbon.
6. Transform your coffee table into a wrapped present by adding ribbon in a crisscross, gift-like fashion.
7. Fill clear cylinders with sprayed nuts, pinecones and round glass ornaments.
8. Create an arrangement with fruit and greenery. Think oranges, limes, cranberries and lemons.
9. Consider placing your tree inside a large basket. It’s more beautiful than a metal stand alone.
10. Wrap your gifts to match your decor.
11. Cluster small Christmas ornaments together for a big impact on your tree.
12. Tie small grapevine napkin rings onto cloth napkins using ribbon for an unexpected twist.
13. Stack three smaller evergreen wreaths on your front door instead of one larger one.
14. Accent a collection, such as mercury vases, with berries, ivy, boxwood or pine.
15. Tie an oversize bow and allow the long ends to cascade down the tree for extra drama.