Lynch Creek Wreaths: A Holiday Decorating Guide

For Those who Want to Add Something Special to the Holiday Season

With all the craziness of the holiday season, decorating can either be fun, or an expensive chore that takes time away from family. Everyone has had experiences of both stress and joy while decorating their home in preparation of the holiday season. A lot of this stress comes from a misunderstanding of the basics of holiday decoration.

Decorating your home during the holidays should not be a chore. It should be done with family, adding a special ambiance and flavor to your residence that evokes feelings of warmth and togetherness. This is especially true if you are hosting holiday a large family gathering or holiday event. This is where a great deal of the stress comes from. While family is loving and supportive, we can often get wrapped up in our heads regarding every single detail.

You first step is to stop and breathe. You must realize that decorating is festive and fun, and your family will not judge you for it. While you may freak out over every single decorative detail, those you invite into your home will likely just be happy to be around the holiday feeling you have created.

Now that you are hopefully calm, you can focus on the details of how you would like to decorate your home. While we are all aware of Christmas tree decoration and Christmas lights, we should move along to less used, yet still traditional forms of decoration. Selecting the type of decoration is your primary goal, for everything else will fall into place quite gracefully. We will examine three popular decorating items and their use within the home.

1) Holiday Wreaths

To expert decorators, Christmas and holiday wreaths are a no-brainer. Wreaths are wildly popular and are your outward expression of the season at the entrance to your home. Holiday wreaths are stunning and produce a fresh aroma that brings out strong holiday feelings in nearly everyone. While holiday wreaths express your festive nature to the outside world, you experience its beauty every time you enter and exit your home.

To select a quality holiday wreath, you should ask which evergreens are used, the weight of the wreath, and how long their wreaths typically last. These three factors will give you a good indication as to the quality of the holiday wreath. Wreath upkeep is relatively easy as well. You should place the wreath in a highly visible location that does not receive a lot of direct sunlight, and water the evergreen boughs regularly with a spray bottle. These tips will ensure your holiday wreath will last through the entire season.

2) Centerpieces

Centerpieces are the indoor equivalent of the holiday wreath, as they are also filled with evergreens that emit a marvellous seasonal aroma that fills the dining room the same way the Christmas tree fills the living room. Centerpieces are typically placed on the dining room table and are the focal point of the room

Centerpieces are wonderful holiday decorations because they are ever-present and are the focus of every meal during the holidays. They are especially useful if you are hosting a family event that involves a large meal. Make sure the centerpiece is the appropriate size for the table, not taking up so much space that it becomes gaudy or so small that it is lost in the mix. Centerpiece upkeep is also simple, and can be treated much like a potted plant that should receive regular watering to keep it moist.

3) Holiday Garland

While wreaths and centerpieces are more widely used, garland is a great option for those looking to go the extra mile. Garland is used in elongated areas such as banisters, fireplaces, and staircases. Garland is very versatile, and can be placed both indoors and outside, typically used externally on fencing, along walkways, and in areas where there are Christmas lights. Garland adds a special flair and is inexpensive for the stunning appearance it provides. Much like wreaths and centerpieces, they are made with fresh, living evergreens and should be watered regularly for longevity.

Source: http://blog.lynchcreekwreaths.com/2012/10/a-holiday-decorating-guide.html

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