Tuesday, December 8, 2009

December Decorating Ideas




"I'll have a blue Christmas without you." Decorations have a lot more color choices this year. Notice the blue glass ornaments. They are surrounding a candle that is in a glass container. Take out the hanging hooks on the end so they look less like ornaments. Threes always work even if they are not the same. They are unified on the silver platter and by the glass vases and bowls. Add some holiday filler and crystal floral picks and your done.





You can also unify by color, or in this case a metallic, silver. Pull out your always useful Apothecary Jars and fill them with different sizes of ornaments. Add some other silver objects like the oversized tree topper, platter, floral picks, and a mirrored package. Classy.






If you are looking for something in the natural country flavor, take a look at the red, cream, and brown combination. You can use woods, and berries of any type to get this look. Consider using other items from the kitchen such as red pears, cinnamon sticks, and whole nutmeg. The combinations are endless. You can add some red votives or pine boughs and pinecones run down the center of the table.



Here is another take on the red theme.


Monday, December 7, 2009

December Decor Project






Here is a quick and inexpensive holiday design idea. All you need is a candle (LED pictured), some bead garland, and glue. Secure the garland at the bottom with a dot of glue and wrap tightly while winding up. It can't hurt to add some glue as you go up. End with the a final dab of glue at the top end of garland. Couldn't be simpler.

You could also use cord or trim of any color on any form including tree forms or wreaths. Have fun. Send some pictures of your craft projects.