How to Decorate for The Holidays with Out Spending a Fortune

I use a lot of candles in my Christmas decorations as well, for one they are cheap and two they look beautiful when lit. Of course I do jazz them up just a bit, a ribbon around the base with a bow and sometimes I wrap them in cedar and pine. I get many more compliments on my fresh pine candles then anything else.

No Christmas in my opinion would be complete with out table decorations, to be more specific centerpieces. There are so many cheap and elegant ways to put together a Christmas centerpiece. One option is a wreath and a fat candle, how about a bowl of pinecones painted with white or glitter. Try filling a pot with a wet floral oasis and stuff it with cedar, pine, berry bush braches, and or bunches of poinsettias. Or how about a dry oasis with dried fruits and pinecones on skewers surrounded with potpourri or dried flowers. Fill a basket with Christmas tree ornaments and tie a ribbon around it. How about a few glass candle holders in a line surrounded by dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Why spend a fortune for one day, make it simple and beautiful.

A few more simple decorating ideas

Wrap up 2-3 different size boxes with wrapping paper then stack on top and tie one big bow around them perfect to fill a corner or make two to put next to your front door.

If you have an old sled put some vintage toys in it, or some presents. Or leave as is and put some lights and garland on it.

Fill a basket with old holiday cookie cutters for a quick center piece; tie a bow around to brighten it up.

Tie few old mittens together add a bow and hang on a door or wall for a neat swag. Other swags can be made with dried orange and apple slices, fresh cedar or pine, and even a few old Christmas tree ornaments.

Tip…if you are planning on downsizing your Christmas decorations, try donations them to friends family and charity, please don’t just throw them away. And, if you must try to recycle and properly dispose of your old decorations. Thank you

Be creative and keep it simple, enjoy the holidays with friends and family and spend your money on them. Your home will be warm as long as you feel good inside. Remember what Christmas is about and the decorations won’t seem so important.