There is a chill in the air and it is time for you to light the fireplace, drink a cup of hot chocolate and come up with some great Christmas decorating ideas. So play some happy holiday music from your favorite Christmas albums and let's begin. So where should you start?
As people see the exterior of your house first, you may want to start there and continue into your home or alternatively, you could work from the inside out - no matter which direction you choose, just getting the job done is the most important thing.
On the outside of your home, if you are mounting rooftop decorations such as Santa in his sleigh, a waving Santa or maybe an illuminated, animated reindeer, get started there first. It is best to have these in place before stringing your Christmas lights.
And don't forget that if you plan on putting up a very large number of decorations, you do not need to get all of it completed in one day. Do not wear yourself out.
The next thing to do is hang your lights; icicle lights are very popular and would look wonderful in your home. When you have the lights in position, remember to cover the ends with tape to prevent any moisture from getting in.
As soon as the Christmas lights are in place, you will be ready to start on the trees or shrubs in your front garden. Net lights make decorating small to medium-sized bushes a piece of cake plus the cool to the touch LED lighting is good in trees.
If you have got taller evergreens, they can be decorated just like you would an indoor tree, including illuminated gift boxes underneath the tree. Once the trees and shrubs are done, set up each display in a section of your garden. As you proceed, frequently check for any bulbs that do not light up. You do not really want to have everything installed and then need to start the search for a broken or burned out bulb.
Line your pathway with lollipop decorations or candy canes (particularly if you are wanting a gingerbread house theme). Place poinsettias by your front door and do not overlook decorating the mailbox with a Christmas covering.
Indoors, you can decorate your mantle with a garland of fresh or artificial boughs, after which, if you are wanting a traditional look and feel, you could weave miniature lights throughout the garland. On the other hand, if you prefer a Victorian Christmas or a country Christmas, strings of cranberry beads can be looped to show small loops hanging down from the top of the mantle.
Next, set up your Christmas villages; if you do not already own a collection of them, this is the time to get started on building one. They provide a unique nostalgia and are also a great deal of fun to set up. The illuminated models are great with any type of theme.
If you would like a total holiday decor on the inside of your home, remember to substitute your area rugs with ones in holiday shades or perhaps with ones that have got Christmas decorations on them. Although, there are a great many Christmas decorating ideas to pick from, the real key to success is in spending some time to plan it out properly.
