Really it's that time of year??? Holiday Decorating???
I know we say the early bird gets the worm and it’s not even Halloween or Thanksgiving and the holiday marketing blitz is taking over the TV, stores, and the computer right? Now, how can we take advantage of these "early" holiday blitz we see everywhere?
For all of us already thinking how we can decorate our homes for the holidays...rather it's Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas decorating, either way...you've been biten by the "holiday spirit" bug. So let's talk about clever and budget friendly holiday decorating tips. If you like decorating for the holidays, I am sure you will find one or two of these tips useful.
1. Before beating the doors down at your local stores....start in your attic, basement, storage unit or wherever you store previous years’ decorations. Dust them off and display them across your living room floor...take inventory of what you have. Simply by looking at them ahead of time before the holiday rush sets in you may discover they're as festive as ever—and sentimental, to boot.
2. For new holiday decorations or ornaments, hit the local consignment stores, Ebay, shop your stores wisely for the BEST deals, work with an holiday decorator to help you get your home ready for the holidays.
3. Want fresher decor? Walk through your backyard or local park and pick up some acorns, pine cones, and evergreen branches. Make a wreath for the front door (or a centerpiece for the holiday spread). After all, you can't beat Mother Nature and you don't have to stand in lines.
4. If you have kids (or nieces, nephews or grandchildren), you have access to some of the best holiday decorations money can’t buy. From construction paper garland and snow flakes to hand-signed pictures and faux mistletoe, you just can’t beat the creativity of kids and you will have memories for a lifetime.
5. Finally when decorating for the Christmas holidays, stick to classic decorations in festive colors such as blue, white, red, green, silver and gold for winter. Your house/apartment/condo/front lawn, back patio or deck will be classically festive, season to season. Shop smart, not harder and you will save $$$.
Now go ahead, plan your holiday decorating or holiday event...no time like the present and trust me it will be here before you know it! :)
Are you decorating this year? We certainly hope so, but if you start to get stressed about holiday decorating, then give us a call at Innovative Holiday Decorating in Charlotte, NC..we are happy to come out to your home for a "free" holiday decorating consultation!
Blessings and Smiles,
Tonia Mosteller
704.651.8878
Owner/Founder of:
& Innovative Interiors Holiday Decorating
Charlotte NC Company providing Affordable Interior Room Redesign - Interior Design - Real Estate Home Staging - Holiday Decorating - Event Decorating to Charlotte NC -SC and surrounding counties.
Yeah, that is a little interesting that this time of year is all about the decoration.
BTW, interesting that your blog is musical, I've never heard that before, something new every day!
Hello Tonia and a wonderful post for the seasons, and I love the photo attached to your post!
Vegas Bob ;o)
Thanks Yvette for your comment, I know...can you believe it's almost that time of year! CRAZY! I can't seem to wrap myself around the whole idea that 2011 is almost over! Love music and all kinds, check out Playlist.com and you can add it to your Activerain account too. I have a playlist for the holidays and want add it until after Thanksgiving. :)
Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend!
I wasn't thrilled to see Christmas decorations in the store at Labor Day but seems the last few months of the year do run together. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks Bob, thought the pic fit the post. LOL Hope you have a fabulous week and weekend, I'll be posting different tips on holiday decorating as the time gets closer and closer. Thanks for your comment! :)
Tonia
Where did the summer go?
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hi! I know what you mean Pat, I saw them in JULY! Seems like the days run closer and closer together, and time appears to fly by so quickly these days. Thanks so much for your comment and for taking time to do so. Have a great weekend!
Hi Lou! It's been awhile, hope you are doing great! I know, where did summer go? I just said that to a friend the other day! Time flies when you get older, at least my mom always told me that and now I believe her! LOL Thanks so much for the comment, it's good to see you. Have a bless week!