Transition from Fall to Festive in Just 5 Minutes… As the holidays approach, there’s no need to completely overhaul your décor to make your home feel festive. We have everything you need on our Seasonal Décor page. With a few simple changes, you can easily transform your mantle in minutes from a cozy fall look to a merry and bright Christmas display—and it takes just five minutes! We start with a versatile base that works for both seasons: a Norfolk pine garland, a set of gold metal bells, battery-powered twinkle lights, and a trusty pine garland that’s been a part of our decorations for years. For fall, we add a layer of maple leaf garland and a two-tone bow made from beautiful moss green and French blue wired ribbon. If dusty blue and rich green are not colors found in your home, choose ones that accentuate your current decor. In past years, we have paired navy blue and brown together, but you may prefer burnt orange and burgundy. Select ribbon colors that you prefer, follow our techniques, and your mantle will be beautiful and transition just as easily. When it’s time to transition to Christmas, we simply remove the maple leaf garland, swap the bow for a bright red velvet one, and turn on the twinkle lights. In just a few quick steps, our mantle transforms from autumnal charm to holiday cheer! That’s our little secret for taking your décor from Fall to Festive—effortlessly. Seasonal Décor
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Plan & Prepare for the Holidays…
It’s Time To Get Organized… Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to pack away those spooky decorations, think ahead to the next big celebrations, and plan and prepare for the holidays! Getting organized now will make the upcoming season more enjoyable without that frantic feeling of trying to do it all. Our 10 weeks to Christmas post is a helpful resource for getting organized. We break down tasks into a manageable weekly schedule. We’re also giving you tips and strategies every week to make a stress-free season feasible. Start by making a list of everything you want to accomplish this holiday season – keep it realistic. Identify key dates and add them to your calendar: annual events, holiday parties, performances, family/school/work functions, neighborhood get-togethers, volunteer activities, and of course, any holiday hosting you’ll be doing. Planning ahead now will save you stress later! Think about your decorating plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Do you need new decor, or will you be using your favorites from past years? We have some easy tips for transitioning from fall to festive decorating. Next week we will show you how to transform your garlands in minutes! It’s also the perfect time to review our Hosting Must-Haves list and start preparing for holiday gifting—identifying who you’ll be shopping for and any special gifts you might need. In the upcoming weeks, we’ll share guides for DIY hostess gifts, creative wrapping ideas, stocking stuffer inspiration, holiday baking recipes (like this easy holiday baking guide from Martha Stewart), and our very own Random Acts of Kindness Challenge! This is truly our favorite time of year! Now is the time to plan and prepare for the holidays. Follow our guides, and you’ll be less stressed and able to enjoy the magic of the season.