Why not have a special after Christmas Home Decorating theme. Everyone should have some sort of ornament on their Christmas tree. Many people use decorations from last year like poinsettias and mistletoe to add to their Christmas tree. Others like to add beautiful wrapping paper and ribbons. You can use these same items over again this year.
After Christmas decorations need not stop at Christmas trees. You can repurpose the tree each year and decorate for other holidays. Bring in some greenery to your house, pink plants will give a beautiful feel of spring. Put some large cozy throw blankets out on the sofa and set them on the coffee table. What other ideas have you got for decorating your house with Christmas decorations?
Wood and Metallic Decor: You can dress up your kitchen quickly and easily with some great Christmas decor ideas. Use wood shavings in your kitchen or bathroom sink area and make a centerpiece for your counter top. Wrap some colorful ribbon around the shavings to dress it up. Hang a few Christmas ornaments from a small hook or add a garland of flowers to your front door. Add fresh berries to your cupboard to add a little holiday cheer or wrap a few fresh berries in a small plastic bag and store it as a lovely winter decoration.
Put Away the Ugly Christmas Items: Don’t put away those warts and tumors just yet, there are some other winter decor ideas that will help you to get rid of the ugly Christmas items that may be keeping you from having a joyful after Christmas. Hang all the UGLY items up in an area where they will not be seen like the bathroom. Put them in a glass bowl or in a big plastic trash can to put away until Christmas time. This way you do not have to deal with those ugly Christmas trees or those warts.
Vintage Suitcases: For this wonderful Christmas decoration idea you will need a vintage suitcase cover. Start by putting a bunch of Christmas cards inside the bottom of the suitcase cover. Add a pair of red and green ribbons and some shiny buttons, maybe a star or a heart. Attach a tag on the bottom of the suitcase with your name and address written on it. If possible put the vintage suitcase close to a window so that your name and address will be clearly seen.
A Variety of Vintage Items: A variety of vintage decorations will give you hours of unique Christmas decorations. Buy or rent a set of hanging baskets and use them in different ways. You can fill the baskets with candy canes, popcorn balls, beads, coins or anything that goes with your Christmas theme. You can turn a simple pair of jeans into a beautiful Christmas ornament by sewing a curtain tie with a pattern on it. You can find some great Christmas decor at thrift stores as well as at vintage stores.
Greenery: Another one of the classic winter decor ideas is to add some green plants to your home. You can place them in a pot on top of your windowsill, or in front of your door. Theses greenery lights up your house and adds a peaceful feeling to your home. You can find some excellent greenery at your nearest supermarket or garden center. However if you have a smaller budget you can also make your own greenery, just don’t buy the ready to use greenery from the supermarket.
Fireplace Mantel Lights: Another great addition to your winter decor ideas is to add your own fireplace mantel lights to your mantle. These are cheap to buy and are easily installed using tape. You can also find some beautiful lights at your local thrift store. You can also find many fireplace mantel Christmas decorations at garage sales and flea markets. Make sure you check them out thoroughly before buying them because some may not be quite so beautiful after the holidays.