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Shake Up the Christmas Spirit!

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Christmas is only a few days away so it’s about time to get your house ready.  Make adorning the home with the holiday spirit a pleasant activity by putting your heart and ingenuity into it and decorate the Christmas tree, the mantle, the front door, the windows and the Christmas table with specific holiday accessories. Deliver a one of a kind setting by drawing every corner of your home into the Christmas spirit with elegant and stylish decorations.

To start with, the fir tree is one of the winter holidays’ hallmarks so aside from the traditional Christmas tree, the decorative wreath is a must have accessory, as it complements the Christmas décor. Hanging fir garlands on every door, starting with the front door, will freshen up the setting, greeting your guests with a specific holiday atmosphere.

Ribbons are very festive and can be thoroughly applied, coming in various sizes, colors and fabrics. Go for the classic red, green, metal silver or gold and decorate whatever you like: chair back rests, candlesticks, flower pots, garlands, wreaths, hampers, railings and so forth.

Your home must be a warm and welcoming setting throughout the winter season and especially during the Christmas and New Years, therefore, along with the first signs of winter, adjust your interior space to the outside atmosphere. And what is more welcoming and enticing than your very own fireplace? If you have one in your home, make the best of the comfort it delivers by getting it going and placing fuzzy carpets close to the fire. Usually, the living room mantel is as much of a centerpiece décor as the Christmas tree, so be sure you decorate it accordingly.

For those of you who cannot benefit from a genuine fireplace, designers have come up with a portable electric design that is extremely user friendly – it requires little maintenance, it can be easily moved around the house and it warms up the place with the touch of one button.

Cheer up the atmosphere with the traditional decorative lights that add color to the holiday décor. Apply them in the Christmas tree, on the front door, on every available window and even outside your house, using seasonal silhouettes such as reindeers, snowmen or Santa Clauses. There are various types to choose from. The regular small multicolored bulb appliances come in luminous strings or garlands and they can be applied on the Christmas tree, on the windows or on the terrace. For outdoor decorations use flexible luminous tubes that can be easily molded into the desired shape. The decorative optic fiber can be thoroughly applied as it is extremely flexible, delivering extremely interesting visual effects.

Christmas isn’t all about giving and receiving gifts. The holiday atmosphere is complemented by the festive Christmas table that requires a lot of ingenuity on both setting the menu and accessorizing the background for the long-expected holiday celebration. You will have to focus on little details that stand out in order to instill the holiday spirit within the Christmas table décor. Your dining area must make its mark of elegance and impress every one of your attending guests. You will succeed in developing a flawless décor if you allow for every element, as the glamorous design strictly depends on the table arrangement.

Match the dining accessories with the overall color palette but be careful not to overload the décor, using too many shades. If you have a dominant color in your interior decoration palette, use it as a premise for the table setting. You can go for various combinations: blue with white or silver for a fresh look, dark shades of green and red with bright white, red with silver or gold, green with gold or silver with gold for an elegant and refined aspect.

The tablecloth’s pattern and color will be definitive when choosing the dinnerware. You can either go for a vivid red tablecloth with golden and silver patterns and place white, simple dishes or for a plain white tablecloth and spice it up with colorful dinnerware and table napkins. Highlight the Christmas spirit using typical themes such as Christmas trees, snowflakes, Santa Clauses, snowmen, stars, bells, reindeers and so forth. Place here and there transparent glass bowls filled with decorative arrangements of pine cones, dry fruit, ribbons, stars or baubles or some bowls filled with water and floating potpourri and candles for a spectacular effect.

Every Christmas table has to have a centerpiece that may come in various shapes and designs, using elements like fir branches and cones, mistletoe leaves, candles or dry berries. You can either bring an extra touch of color with elegant floral arrangements or place decorated wreaths that will shed the Christmas spirit. Either way, candles are mandatory accessories, delivering a warm, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

Keep within reach a large bowl of fresh fruit and platters of ginger bread, cookies and candles to serve the attending guests at all time. Having these said, your home is ready to greet the holidays with a heavenly design and a Christmas specific décor. With a little ingenuity and a lot of passion, you will turn every corner of your home into a warm and delighting setting for the entire family.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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