Create a winter wonderland in blue and white with some simple touches. Buy or make silver and blue throw pillows, wrap gifts in coordinating paper, and make simple stockings out of felt.
To make these stockings, cut two stocking silhouettes from felt. Sew together; turn inside out. Attach contrasting cuff at top. Create a beaded snowflake with a wire form. Slip-stitch to attach, and then fill with gifts!
Lively Floral Displays
Juniper wreaths hung with ribbon in the windows (neatly tacked to the outside of the window frames) add a polished, festive look. For another burst of holiday color, use a florist's bucket or ornate jug to display amaryllis and other holiday-hued plants and flowers.
Vintage Decorations
Glass balls, crystal candlesticks, and gold-rimmed platters make this mantel sparkle. Vintage Christmas cards and stockings fabricated from salvaged woolens personalized with appliqués, old beads, and buttons grace the mantel. A French cotton matelasse spread makes a snowy surface to display porcelain dinnerware.
Décor-Friendly Wreath
Bypass traditional colors this holiday and design a wreath that complements your décor. Hot glue pinecones to a grapevine base; let dry. Spray paint the wreath in a hue that coordinates with your room; allow to dry. Using a clean brush, dab glue on pinecones and sprinkle with glitter; let set. Display the wreath on a wall.
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