Getting Your Home Ready for Christmas
Whilst getting in the Christmas spirit is quite easy, I have been feeling it for the last week or so already(!), getting your home ready for Christmas can be a bit more tricky. What with hanging all the lights without falling off of ladders, decorating the tree without falling onto the tree and getting all the trimmings out to organise before the big day, it can take a little planning. Here are my top tips for getting your home ready for Christmas to make getting in the festive mood simple.
Outdoors
One of the best ways to get in the Christmas spirit is to make sure that the outside all your home glows with festive cheer. Think classy rather than brash and go for an elegant single string of white lights across the front of your home accompanied by some static reindeer or mini light up trees on the door step. Lighting up the cold dark street is always a great way to get everyone in a cheery mood. Once you’ve got the outside of your home sparkling its time to bring that spirit inside.
The Tree
Everyone loves decorating their Christmas tree so put on some festive tunes, break out the mulled wine and devote a Sunday afternoon to decorating yours. Pick a colour scheme or overall theme in advance to make sure there’s some method to the decorating of your tree, for an overall look that’s polished and chic. Don’t be afraid to go for something
Don’t be afraid to go for something non- conventional when it comes to the tree, so ditch the red, gold and green and go for something new this year. I always have some decorations in my favourite colour, purple, so mix it up! Make sure you’ve got plenty of lights in your home, even if you don’t want them on your tree, fairy lights wrapped around the bannister can add a warm glow, or string lights up around your family room like me for an atmospheric glow.
The Smells
Nothing makes your home feel ready for Christmas ready more than those traditional Christmas smells wafting through the house. Think cinnamon oils, pine reed diffusers and dried orange potpourri. I am a sucker for a Yankee candle and am loving burning my large Apple Spice candle which fills the whole house with fruity, spicy deliciousness. If you really want to recreate a Christmas scent, have a go at making some of your own mince pies and let the gorgeous baking smells fragrance your home. I make some every year.
Don’t Forget the Accessories
The best Christmas decorations are the bits and bobs you have dotted around your home which add a little something extra to your overall theme. I recently discovered Cox and Cox who have some fabulous Christmas pieces to add that extra special magic to the season from gingerbread house cookie cutters to cosy cushions and ornaments for the windowsills.
With all these great ideas to keep you busy, you’ll be able to create your very own magical Christmas grotto this year in no time.
