From a welcoming fireplace banner to an ornament set that says ‘Tis the season, this zulily christmas decor is all about getting the holiday spirit started. And the best part is, these easy-to-do projects are sure to add an enticing seasonal look to your home without a lot of hands-on prep or expensive materials.
Use simple sprigs of pine, boxwood, magnolia, holly, or winterberry branches to create festive accents in decorative glass vases. Keep the arrangements simple so that they don’t compete with a collection of colorful mercury glass, for instance. For extra cheer, try adding crocosmia pods or nandina berries to the mix.
Give the front door a festive welcome with an all-natural vignette that will last throughout the season. Start with a footed silver serving tray to hold your arrangement of Southern classics, including boxwood, pine, and magnolia clippings, then layer in sprigs of cedar and privet berries, topped with a showy flourish of abelia berries and crocosmia pods attached to florist picks. The result is a stunning display that will look good even after the holidays and can easily be swapped out with poinsettias when those flowers arrive in stores.
Get a jump on your shopping by tracking gift purchases with the Santa’s Bag app, which will keep you from overspending in the weeks leading up to Christmas. You can also find great deals on gifts for everyone on your list at stores like Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby, where prices are lowered up to 65% off the week before Christmas, so it’s a great time to stock up on essential items as well as fun items that will delight kids and adults alike.