Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating

The holidays are underway - and like it or not, we're all wrapping gifts, preparing

 meals for huge gatherings, and unfortunately we’re probably leaving decor to the last minute!

Here are some images to inspire you to create a lovely ambience fora your guests and family!

This easy styling above, chalk, a blackboard and some glass vessells containing
marshmallows and cinnamon sticks! Easy! And on a dime! That's my style!

 Snow flakes don't have to be outside only, here they are strung on pretty acqua
 ribbons and cascade behind the bed.  Skates are used to add a touch of whimsy
as well, they too are laced with acqua ribbon to tie the theme together.

  

 

Here a hefty branch with holes drilled into it becomes a chandelier when strung
 from the ceiling with rope.  Inexpensive and what a mood setter!

 I just love these whimsical wings.  Inexpensively done via a dollar store find.

  These stars can be used to inject a holiday spirit, but don't forget

to pull them out again in the summer as well – on your porch or patio.

 

 

An inexpensive idea, candles in mason jars, and easily available epsom salts. Wow! 

  

 Fresh bows of green drape over the mantle in an unconventional way. Notice the pears ?

  

 Touches of aqua bring an unusual tone that makes any room happier.

 

Cake platters and vases are put to good use by placing a variety of similar colored Christmas baubles into them.  They create easy centerpieces and can be changed from year to year with great ease!

Enjoy and get inspired!

Holiday Table Scape

Holidays are daunting! They crep up on you and then take over your entire life. From gift buying to groceries to cooking and invites - our schedules are packed. In the hulabaloo of all this we often forget to create a cheerful table setting, or don’t have the time. Here is some inspiration for you for the coming festivities!

Some tips and pointers:Use what you have around the house. Table settings can be mixed so that it adds to the festivities. Think of your use of color.

Use inexpensive things to set your table. I have used everything from news paper to wrapping paper that was left over to create table seatings.

Consider lighting and it’s effect. Candles are always a big winner. Dimmers are a plus.

Music is a must. Find the right music and have it saved on your ipod or cd player. Select the right playlist for the mood. In the early part of the evening, something light and festive, during dinner perhaps something more low key then kick it up during the dancing and partying!

 For no-fuss, these settings are perfect!

Below, an inexpensive way to bring in the holiday spirit - a branch found in the local park or forest serves as a center piece.

Enjoy!