How to Decorate Your Home for Christmas

Everyone jokes that the holiday season starts earlier and earlier every year. But planning in advance can mean less stress as those weeks actually approach. This way, you’ll have everything waiting in the wings before the holidays hit, and all you have to do is pull and place. For those celebrating Christmas, it’s one of the most special times of year. It means quality time with family and friends, generosity, good will and many warm memories. This holiday season, we’ve identified our favorite Christmas decorating ideas that appeal to the five senses: sight, smell, taste, sound and touch.

Sight
Updating your interior decor is the first step in spreading holiday cheer. Traditionally, the living room hearth is the main gathering place for the holidays. Once you have the Christmas tree trimmed and the wreath hung on your front door, the third project should be decorating the mantel. Simple white string lights set the stage for a warm mood. Create a seamless look throughout the room by using the same kind of lighting on the Christmas tree, the fireplace, door frames and even window treatments. Wrapping seasonal faux foliage such as holly, ivy and berry branches around the light cord hides the electrical wiring and brings an outdoor winter element into the space. 

Smell
Indulging a person’s sense of smell is another way to wow your family and friends over the holidays. Seasonal scents such as pine, cranberry, spruce, gingerbread, fir and cinnamon are just a few options for candles and scented decor. Evoke seasonal florals, baked goods and Christmas-time cooking spices with scented-oil warmers on side tables, consoles and dressers. Group cinnamon-scented pinecones in a statement bowl on your coffee table, or group them on the mantel for subtle fragrance.

Taste
One of the most anticipated aspects of the holidays is the special menu at the center of gatherings with family and friends. Every family has their own secret recipes and special dishes, so we have included a few of our favorites. Paté and fine cheese make an elegant appetizer, followed by honeybaked ham or beef tenderloin as the main dish. For accompaniment, we love potatoes au gratin, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole. 

Sound
For anyone who grew up attending Nutcracker ballet productions during Christmas, the soundtrack is synonymous with the season and conjures up many fond memories. Jazz renditions of classic tunes are also a universal favorite. 

Touch
Create a warm and cozy environment to encourage friends and family to relax, linger, and reminisce about past celebrations. Christmas-themed pillows in soft fabrics encourage snuggling sessions in living rooms and family rooms, so use large solid colored pillows as a background for smaller decorated pillows on chairs and sofas. 

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