The key to holiday decorating is to focus on the feeling that you want to invoke. Try to appeal to all your senses: sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. By Teresa Roberts |
The holiday season gives you the opportunity to spread cheer with Christmas home decor. While your Christmas tree will undoubtedly be the star of the show, there are many other areas of your home that could benefit from some Christmas decorating. By Cindy Viesselman |
 | Christmas decorating themes allow you to let your creativity shine. Whatever your tastes, be they traditional, modern, minimal, or completely over-the-top, Christmas is the perfect time to impress your guests by decorating your home to maximum effect. By David Chaproniere |
Decorating your home for Christmas? There's more to Christmas decorating than hanging ornaments on a tree. Decorating your home or office for the holidays is an opportunity to create a festive and joyful atmosphere for all your holiday parties. By Shelly Mcrae |
Newly purchased Christmas items, bought by you or another member of your family will keep the holiday traditions alive. By Bridget Day |
Ah, decorating for Christmas; being tangled in lights, breaking Christmas ornaments, or shattering the third wise man in the nativity scene. Getting ready for the holidays doesn't have to be like this. Follow these steps for success to get your holidays off to a good start. Once your Christmas decorations are out of the attic, start at the top. By Margaret Telsch-Williams |
Complement your holiday decorations this year by decorating your fireplace mantel, which is noticed almost as much as the Christmas tree. By Helen Polaski |
The image many of us have of Christmas today is based on the Victorian traditions introduced and made popular during the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. These Victorian decorating ideas are based on these ideals and the popularity of "all things old are new again" to create a holiday look that finds its finest stage in a heritage house. By Johanne Yakula |
While many of us collect Christmas decorations over the years that become part of our family tradition, most of us have at least some Christmas décor that are looking rather tired. If you fall into that category, it's time for an update. By Sherry Holetzky |
Here's an idea for hand-stitched, appliqué Christmas quilts you can whip up in no time at all. What a great way to use the pieces and create a keepsake! By Lynn H. Castille |
