Talk about non traditional, eh? For a season of merriment and all around joy, one might think that black trees are a little too sad or depressing. However, what you might not realize is that black Christmas trees can be really chic or fun, depending on how you decorate or use these trees.
Baby Steps
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These 3D paper stars are easy to make and will look amazing on your Christmas tree, or when hung at different lengths from overhead lighting, a door frame, or even when arranged around an empty picture frame. This is a great bonding activity for family members, just make sure to supervise the use of scissors [...]
Lights add ambiance and color to holiday décor. If you like decorating your home and Christmas trees with lights, here are some types of holiday lights that you should know:
C7 (2 inch bulbs) and C9 (3 inch bulbs) Socket Christmas Lights
These light usually come in strings of 150 bulbs. They’re also designed so that [...]
When decorating your tabletop feather Christmas tree, you can choose between going big or going small. Above are images showing you how to decorate these retro Christmas trees using big or small ornaments.
On the left, the decorator chose smaller elements for the feather tree. Tassles and crystal pendalogues are ingenious ways to decorate your tree, while [...]
How about giving your Christmas a pink makeover? Since pink is a color that everyone has very different reactions to, here are a few ways to add a touch of pink to your Christmas without going out of your comfort zone.
Level one: Pink accents. Not everyone is a fan of pink. If you’re one of [...]
What can be more heartwarming and charming than a tea party at Christmas? With the weather at a perfect chilly temperature, a cup of wonderful tea, scrumptious tea cakes, and the company of friends laughing at each other’s failed attempts at British accents is the perfect setting for such a party! And the best thing [...]
Looking for inexpensive additions to your Christmas tree ornaments? Here is an easy project that everyone in the family can do!
You will need:
a styrofoam board or lots of thick, corrugated cardboard or mini boxes
sharp scissors
a cutter
wrapping paper
tape
narrow ribbons
1. If using styrofoam boards: Cut up the board into little squares. Stack and glue together styrofoam squares [...]
Let’s talk about one of the most versatile evergreen decorations in existence — the wreath!
Now I love Christmas, and I have, in so many words, declared that I think this is the best holiday in existence! While I do have room in my heart for other holidays and occasions, I can’t help but wonder if [...]
In a post last week, we talked about bringing the beach to your Christmas-y home. While we all get over our Fourth of July excitement, let’s talk about infusing your holidays with patriotic cheer and saving some money along the way!
The blue, red, and white. Your patriotic ribbons and flaglettes can serve as beautiful ornaments [...]
It’s summertime! It’s such a great feeling to have the sun warm on your skin and to feel sand and surf between your toes while enjoying a great barbeque on the beach. And while I love snow and Christmas trees as much as the next person, I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t it be just [...]