1. Use two cake stands and small, wrapped boxes to create an easy, budget-friendly table centerpiece.
2. Wrap grapevine wreaths with Christmas lights, and hang them in windows.
3. Use glass bowls or metallic platters to display small candles for an illuminating effect throughout your home.
4. Use pomegranates, citrus fruits, and cranberries to add seasonal color to wreaths, table arrangements, and mantel decorations.
5. String silver-colored buttons on heavy thread to create garland for the Christmas tree. Use large glass beads for spacing between the buttons.
6. Enhance a simple container of evergreen foliage by placing a mirror underneath. Arrange glittery ornaments at the base of the container to complete the setting.
7. Tie ribbons on holiday cookie cutters, and hang them in varying lengths in your kitchen windows.
8. Purchase several votive candles in a holiday scent—such as sugar cookie, cinnamon, or gingerbread—to make your home as fragrant as Santa’s kitchen.
9. Give traditional Christmas decorations a twist by using a blue-and-white theme.
10. Create a theme tree to display favorite collectibles. For example, if you have a passion for the sea, adorn your tree with seashells and other nautical embellishments.