KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – SIMPLE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – SIMPLE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
To create a simple centerpiece drape pine boughs in an oval shape. Intertwine a short string of clear lights. Add mini red ornaments and pine cones.
Place a dozen ornaments in a clear glass bowl. One color looks best red silver or gold.
Stick fresh cranberries on a foam form. Craft stores have these forms. In the Chicago area Michaels is a good one. There are so many items of use at these stores garland flocked fruit gold balls evergreens etc. Mix a bunch in a large vase.
Make your own wreaths. Stretch out a hanger into a circle. Tie on evergreen branches using floral wire. Tie on ornaments pine cones and fake berries (all available at the craft store).
Oranges studded with cloves make a great presentation they also smell good.
I love cotton batting. It looks like snow in many variations. I put it under my nativity scene. Lay down a string of lights first then fluff the batting over this. A great effect.
I gather all my floor plants together and string lights through them. In fact there are few things in the house that don’t have lights or garland around them.
Have a wonderful Holiday!
KATHLEEN WEAVER-ZECH & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
