5.10.12

Holiday Centerpieces For Your Home

By Shawna Trujillo


It is easy to make your own holiday centerpieces. Of course you can also buy some that are beautiful and already made for you. Sometimes you might just want to make your own. It gives you a sense of accomplishment when you do something like that. You will feel more pride as you sit at your table knowing that the gorgeous centerpiece was created by you.

A centerpiece can be super simple and still look good. Some greens, either free or in a wreath placed on a table with a couple of candles nestled in them is one easy idea. It literally takes just minutes to put together. It is traditional and looks pretty. The candles give the table a nice glow.

Think about your collections. Many people have collections that directly relate to holidays. For example a Santa collection, snowman or maybe even snow globes. Display these together on a flat surface and you have turned them into a centerpiece. Think about battery powered lights to make them shine. This way your collectibles are in the open where you can enjoy them, your friends and family will be able to enjoy them as well.

You do not have to be elaborate. Keep it simple if you want something inexpensive and easy to put together. A bowl filled with gorgeously colored ornaments for example. Small vases with pretty flowers inside is another easy idea. Add some tea lights if you want to make your display shine a bit more. Ornaments can be used in a variety of clear containers for an instance Christmas look.

Twinkle lights are perfect for the holiday table. However, you do not want a tangle of wires laying around. For this reason battery operated lights are wonderful. They let you place lights anywhere that you want. You no longer have to worry about having an outlet nearby.

Do not get carried away. Your centerpiece should be low enough that you are still able to see your guests. After all, you want to be able to talk to one another and enjoy each other's company.

If you have a collection of something that you love, bring it out. There is no need to keep it hidden away during this festive time of year. A group of snowmen for example would look cute, or perhaps you have several vintage Santa collectibles. Those too would work. Enjoy what you have and bring it out for all your guests so enjoy along with you.

Holiday centerpieces are really much easier than people think. You can use many items that you already have around the house to make one for your table. Even something as simple as a few candles will give the table a more festive, company ready look. Do not over think or stress over this. Have fun and use items that you like. That is really all there is to it.




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