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100 november/december 2024
ver since the pandemic, a growing
consensus online declares that the
moment Spooky Season has ended,
it's game on for all holiday decor -
and why not? It's cold outside and
the days have become shorter, and
all those twinkle lights are downright
practical when it's dark at 4 p.m.
Maybe you've joined the ranks of the early birds determined
to make your holiday cheer last as long as possible,
or maybe you're a holdout who likes to savor the special
feeling of a short and sweet season - whatever your preferences,
storefronts and online ads go full throttle with
enticing deals by Labor Day. But some years, it's just not
in the budget to add all the ornaments, wreathes, linens,
dinnerware, figurines, lights, garlands, throw pillows and
blankets that catch your eye. Pre-season goods can be
expensive (and you might have presents to buy on top of
it!). If you are patient and able to stand the wait, you can
build up your holiday decor in January for deep discounts
over the years.
But what if you want to deck the halls right now?
The great news is that there are a ton of DIYs out
there that are high impact, low effort and easy enough for
non-crafters and even kids to do. And since the holidays
are all about gatherings, these are the perfect activities
that you and your guests can enjoy - whether you want to
start in between trick or treaters or wait for a Christmas
Eve DIY blowout.
So while you're waiting on the post-season sales to add
to your holiday collection, these are my favorite holiday
DIYs that are inexpensive, easily accessible and fun, so
you can make your home merry and bright for however
long you like to enjoy your holiday season.
GREENERY
Gather stray branches of pine on walks or from the
bottom of your own tree. I've also gone to tree lots and
asked for the scraps they remove when they clean up
purchases for customers - the spare branches are usually
lying around on the ground and no one minds if
you scavenge a bit! Trim and bundle the branches for
small, scented " mini tree " bouquets that you can keep
around the house. Jars, pitchers and vases all work well
for this! Play with the scale depending on what you have
(a bundle of tiny trimmings or an armful of boughs look
equally as charming) and you can even decorate them
with ornaments or lights. I also love the elegant, nostalgic
simplicity of a single branch in a blue mason jar wrapped
in bakers twine or red ribbon.
Use a tension rod in a doorway for a renter-friendly
garland hack. Simply drape and layer your garland over
the rod until you can't see it anymore, adding twinkle
lights, ribbons, ornaments or anything else you like. If you
need to secure anything, use ribbon, twist ties or floral
wire to tie your components in place. Then, push the rod
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