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Some festive holiday decorations.

In a sea of bright lights, shiny and sparkly ornaments that are red, silver, and green encompass the large faux fir tree that stretches to the ceiling and completely fills the corner of the living room that it sits in. We always use this hand-me-down tree from when my dad was a kid. We’ve had it ever since I can remmeber.

Regardless of what you celebrate, it is evident that the decorations transform the vibe and atmosphere during the holiday season. Here are some unique ways to brighten up your home for the holiday season.

• Experiment with different ‘holiday colors’

Regardless of what holiday you spend the season celebrating, there are certain colors that can be seen as ‘universal holiday colors.’ 

Certain color schemes such as gold, red, white, blue, or green can be great colors to tie in your home decor to brighten up your home for the season. Some ways to uniquely use these colors in your home decor can be garlands, ornaments, ribbon, flower arrangements, or even something as simple as a pillow or blanket on your living room couch.

• A winter or holiday themed candle

While something as simple as a candle may seem overdone and somewhat monotonous, a distinctive scent used for the festive season of the year can be the perfect way to revolutionize your home, and make it feel more festive.

Some of my personal favorite scents I use annually for the holiday season are Bath and Body Works’s Vanilla Bean Noel candle as well as their Crushed Candy Cane scent. If you prefer other scents, I also love (and also use each year) Target’s Holiday Spruce scent. 

Candles are classic and fantastic ways to transform a room, and a foolproof way to fill a space with the ‘holiday spirit.’ There are a wide variety of ‘holiday scents,’ so it is simple and easy to find one that anyone could like.

• Pine Cones

Pine cones are a versatile and individualized way to decorate your home for the season. They can be used in many different and unique ways, whether that is simply placed in a vase and displayed, or made into ornaments for your tree. 

While they can be used as a great decoration, they can also be a bit boring. Here are some crafty tips to help them become a more appealing and interesting decoration.

A simple and fun way to make them a bit more interesting and festive is to spray them with some spray glue and use glitter on them. Another tip one could use if using the pine cones as ornaments, you could tie some ribbon into a bow to hang them on the tree. 

I think it is safe to say that the right decorations can make or break your home setting during the holiday season. If done the right way, decorations can make your atmosphere festive and bright. So, regardless of what you celebrate during the holiday season, using these tips for your decorations can make your home more welcoming and cheerful during the holiday season.