Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

17 Monday Dec 2012

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If you’re like me, you’ve had your tree up and house decorated the weekend after Thanksgiving. If you’re not, than here are some last minute inspiration to get you moving. It doesn’t have to take all day to dress up your home and I know that sometimes you just need a few good ideas to get you moving. Here are some I found to be helpful, thanks to Country Living.

Go with a metallic theme and stick to it.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Choose a rustic theme and keep it fresh, cozy and simple.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

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Hang a few festive ornaments mixed with natural elements where it is unexpected.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Create a card garland and display your holiday cards with style.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Brighten up doors in your home or the front entrance with shimmery bells and holiday cheer.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Brighten up other spaces in your home with a little garland, even if its you who only spends time in there.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Greet your guests with a festive foyer and create smiles the minute they walk in.
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Take the kids toys and dress them up.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Use old lights and showcase them in a glass urn or vase for some color.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Home is Where the Heart is

13 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Everyday Design, The Home

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I just love the holidays. Not just because I get to give people gifts and make them smile and get to spend time with family and friends. I really love it because it gives me the excuse to decorate, even though I always think of reasons to do so. Now that Dan and I have the house and a new addition to the family, this Christmas is even more special. We have our little family now which makes so happy.

I wanted to create a warm feeling throughout the house but mostly in the spaces we spend a lot of time in. This would be the living room and dining room. So the weekend after Thanksgiving, I took out our Christmas bin and got started. Boy, was I excited!

I started with all the knick knacks which I have collected throughout the years or have received as gifts. I bought 2 poinsettia plants to add some color and to bring a festive look to the stairwell, I wrapped green garland around the banisters.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Then, for the first time, I hung real garland around our doorway between the living room and the dining room which brought a whole lot of holiday cheer to the space.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Then I hung our stockings, which I bought new this year. I love the white fur faux ones I bought from Pottery Barn for Dan and I. They look so nice, especially with our names on them. The dogs each have their own little stocking as well. I purchased this cute train stocking holder from Bed Bath & Beyond for only $20, which was a great deal. I had been looking for weeks for the perfect holder and I was so happy I found it.
Home is Where the Heart is

Usually, we put up our little fake tree we have had for years but this year we went and bought a real little tree since its the first holiday in the house. I love it so much. It is decorated with a combination of ornaments that I have had for years growing up as well as Dan’s with some tinsel and silver beads. We sat it on our media cabinet and surrounded it with all our gifts.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

In the dining room I kept it simple with a poinsettia plant and the white ceramic tree my Grandmother made for me years ago. There are little hints of the holiday throughout the space.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Our kitchen does’t have much space for much decoration so I just added a little bit of bling and found a perfect spot for a santa doll my Grandmother gave to me.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

I hope you all had fun decorating your homes. Don’t you love the holidays!

Oh Christmas Tree

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Decorating your Christmas tree is always so much fun. There are so many ways to style it up for the holidays. From different color schemes to unique ornaments, creating a masterpiece isn’t so hard to do. Here are some really nice ideas I found from Real Simple.

By keeping to one color scheme, you will create a modern looking tree with high style. Try using different size ornaments as well as different types to create interest.

Fun and whimsy, this tree simply makes you smile. Choose a theme and go wild.

For a more sophisticated look, stick to silver or gold and add a color. Metallics always give colors a classic feel.

If elegant is what you want, than one metallic should work.

Let the Countdown Begin

29 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Events & Parties, Everyday Design, The Home

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Well, Christmas is right around the corner and winter days are here. Dressing up your home in a festive look can be done in many ways. Depending on the style you have throughout your house, any holiday decorating you do should still reflect that style. For example, if you have lots of white and cool colors than using silver, blues and white for your festive makeover would be successful. If you have an eclectic home than mix it up and have fun!

Here are some great inspirations to get you busy, if you already haven’t started. I was on it the weekend after Thanksgiving. I hung garland through the house, the stockings are hung and lots of gifts are under the tree. If you need a little push or want some new ideas, check out these next ideas from Better Homes & Gardens and get movin!

Choose a simple color scheme and stick to it. This will bring a traditional holiday a modern makeover. Pick two colors and go with the flow.

Keep it simple but feature the color of the season, green! By laying garland on your mantle or around a doorway, your home will immediately feel warm, cozy and festive.

Get creative and feature a main element that is not traditional. Instead of a wreath, combine a little bit of nature in a basket and you have an interesting arrangement.

This is what I am talking about by going with the style of your home. This winter wonderland says it all. With silvery tones, lots of white and pops of blue, this space is classy, modern and gorgeous.

And keeping with the nature inspired decor, this space is earthy, warm and classic.

Show off your crafty style and mix it up with rainbow lights, vintage flair and unique elements.

Show off your holiday collections with style. Get those knick knacks out and feature the little items you love.

Use items you wouldn’t normally use for the holidays and create an interesting and unique feel in your home. Get artsy and think out of the box for this one.