The idea of putting on your buffalo check cap and chopping down your tree at a Christmas tree farm is a romantic notion that often gets put aside in a busy season. There’s also the reality of hauling the tree home and the constant maintenance of fallen pine needles. This can sour the experience like egg nog well past its expiration date.
Holiday decorating without the hoopla
Simplify holiday decorating with things you already own. LED string lights can be woven through the bannister. Festive additions without the fuss include arranging ornaments in a bowl, which makes a stunning centerpiece. An old-fashioned garland of popcorn and cranberries says home for the holidays with a homespun touch.
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Pick up poinsettias, paper whites and holiday fruits to compose your vignettes. Arrange brightly colored persimmons with pears, cranberries and ribbon on a pedestal plate. A garland of pine can be strewn across the mantle for a classic look and brings in a Christmas tree smell with limited effort.
Trader Joe’s
If you need last-minute decorations without a huge expense, always turn to Trader Joe’s. Their aisles are bursting with holiday props, like gingerbread houses, miniature trees, and decorative candy like chocolate gold coins of the world. An advent calendar is colorful, builds on the excitement of Christmas Day and satisfies that daily sweet tooth.
