Organization Tips: Smart Ways to Store Holiday Decorations

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Home Organization: How to Store your Artificial Christmas Tree

If taken good care of, artificial trees can last for years. Make sure to consider the weight of the tree before deciding on the place where to store it. They are usually heavy to be transferred to an attic or to another floor. We recommend storing them on the same floor where it is used. Maybe in an adjacent garage, closet or a storage room.

Organization Ideas: Create an Ornament Storage Box

No matter how well you pack or bubble wrap them; ornaments are notorious enough for ending up broken. So, this year instead of trying to figure out a perfect way to pack them, invest in some boxes that are made especially for them. Not only will it make your depressing packing task easier, it will ensure that ornaments are ready for use next season. One tip here is to buy all same kinds of tubs/boxes so that they can stack easily, and will nest while empty.

Declutter your Holiday Decorations: Storing Holiday Lights

Get rid of the tangled mess by putting your old shoeboxes to use. Keep your holiday lights untangled by wrapping them around the trimmed lids and storing them inside the shoe boxes. Alternatively, you can simply wrap them around a hanger. You can easily put several stands together and save yourself the headache of having to untangle those Christmas lights next year.

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Make An ‘Open First Box’

While putting up the holiday decorations, are there some things that you need before other things? For instance, do you get the tree stand out before cutting or buying the Christmas tree? Or do you start working on holiday cards before putting the garlands up? If this sounds like you, consider making an open first box. This way you will not have to hunt around for things that you need early in the season neither will you have to open several boxes.

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If you take the time to put away those holiday decorations properly after the hectic holiday season, next season will be easier. Use these storage and organization tips, and do yourself a favor!

Are your Christmas decorations ready for the holiday season? The fireplace mantel is a significant focal point of your home and demands special attention. Whether your taste is formal or casual, minimalist or high-spirited, the mantel is a great place to express your distinctive style.

Christmas Decorations: Clever Mantle Ideas

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Simple but Gorgeous

Garlands are a very common decorative item used for holiday decoration. Drape the mantelpiece down to its length with garland strings. The garland can be made of green leaves, pinecones, and artificial red berries. The wall above the mantel can be adorned with a round garland or something unique like a peace sign made of hot-gluing ornaments attached to a hula-hoop. The place can be accessorized by placing metal or wooden reindeers on the mantel and in front of the hearth. Instead of reindeers, you can give en ethnic touch by using large hurricanes. Finally, hang some stockings above the hearth and hide the hooks under the garland.

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Classic Christmas Colors

Christmas means red, white, and green. So, you can easily incorporate these colors in your mantel decoration. Complement an aromatic evergreen garland on mantel with fresh pomegranates and a row of mini conifers. To create a harmony with the red color of pomegranates, tuck sprigs of fresh red berries or red crystals into the evergreens.

Complete the look by placing two red candles on long candlesticks in front of the hearth. Red flowers or plants in a small planter can also be used instead of candles.

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A Personal Touch

Christmas is undoubtedly a family celebration. So, giving a personal touch to the decoration always creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The wall space above the mantel can be a great place for placing such a personal item. A large chalkboard framed with an antique-inspired frame can be a medium to write down personal messages. Write something on it that is meaningful to your family and dear ones. You can complement the antique and warm look of the chalkboard with fresh greenery and vintage accessories.

You can also use handmade cards to create this effect. Make cards with personal messages written inside them for each of your family members and hang them with strings or paperclips. Your family will surely be happy to have such a nice gift.

Create Balance in Christmas Decorations

It does not matter which style you like but it is very important to keep a balance in your decoration. If you have a wide assortment of pieces to display, arrange them in a symmetrical order to avoid a cluttered look. Try to keep a similar decoration for each side of the mantel. The symmetrical balance should be extended to the surroundings of the mantel too.

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From red candles to chalkboards, these fresh Christmas décor ideas will set the holiday mood in your living room.

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