No Hassle Holidays: Deck the Halls Shortcuts

So in our last post we helped you get the outside of your home looking warm and inviting for the upcoming holidays in just a matter of minutes.  Now let's move inside with a few simple touches you can make your home all a sparkle with the Christmas spirit.

We start with the tree. 
  
Oh Christmas Tree   

                 

Yep pull out the tree.  If you plan to get a fresh tree, you can save this step until later, pick the spot where you want your Christmas tree.  If you do go fresh, prepare the spot where you want to place it and you can decorate around that spot.

                      

 1. Place the lights on so your tree will look evenly covered with twinkle.  Perhaps your tree is pre lit so you can skip this step.

2. Now add garland or wind fabric around the tree.  Start at the top and work your way down.  Fabric gives the tree such a delightful look.  Shape it with your hands and carefully tuck it in as you lay it on the branches of your tree.  Plaids, and checks, or lace, and tulle make a beautiful and simple presentation. 

(Just threw this tree in as it has such a simple and yet elegant design to it.)

 3. Now decide what color scheme you want your tree to be.  Will it be traditional red and green?  Neon pink and lime green?  What look do you want?  No right answer here, just consider what kind of a look you want.

4. Add the ornaments.  Those can be traditional or you can get creative and add pine cones, bows, several Christmas cards of the same design, etc...ornaments passed down through the year.  You get to choose!

Here are a few examples to inspire you:

Forest Frost on Pinterest

Got books...take a look at this!

 One Million Picture

Tiny Hands

See what a fun tree you can come up with!