More than the tree: Holiday decorating tips

Here are two ideas for how to decorate your home for the holidays.

While Christmas trees are a notable symbol of the holidays, they are not the only way to spruce up your home this season. If you are hoping to transform your home into a cozy, holiday-themed haven, here are two few interior decorating suggestions that will help your dreams become a reality:

  • Festive pillows and throws: You don't have to buy pillows or blankets with reindeers and snowmen on them just to show your holiday cheer. Instead, buy multiple forest green, deep red and silver-colored pillows, to showcase your love for the holidays in a sophisticated and affordable way. Hang a plush, Christmas-toned throw over the back of your sofa or chair, to complete the look.
  • Metallic candlesticks: A home that smells like the holidays is a happy one. Instead of simply placing a few, unadorned candles out, buy different sizes candlesticks, preferably that are silvery or other seasonal colors. Set these candles at strategic places around your living room, bedroom and more, with scents such as apple-cinnamon or pine needles (this scent is especially great if you have an artificial Christmas tree). On a chilly, winter night, these candles will not only perfume your home with comforting scents, but also provide that added warm and charm you are looking for. Just be careful where you place these candles, The Huffington Post cautions, to prevent holiday fires from ruining this special time.

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