Trimming the tree is an important part of getting your home holiday-ready, so make sure you've got all the right Christmas decorations at home to make this your best Tannenbaum yet. Large or petite, faux Christmas trees are an easy way to imbue your home with a sense of magic year after year, while live trees add an old-fashioned feel and evergreen scent. Once you've selected your tree, it's time to deck it out with Christmas ornaments that complements your home's style. Create a cohesive look by selecting ornament sets, or add to your collection with individual Christmas accessories. After you're done bedecking the branches, cover the base with a tree skirt, and drape a garland on the branches to create dimension and texture. On the mantel, add a festive glow with Christmas decor for the homes such as candles and candle holders, as well as seasonal statuettes and holiday botanicals. Hang advent calendars on the wall to count down the days, and use card holders to display seasonal greetings from friends and family. Nutcrackers, faux botanicals, and luminaries are perfect for side tables and fireplaces. As the finishing touch, hang Christmas decorations, such as stockings for each member of the family right above the fireplace. Fill each with stocking stuffers that speak to everyone's different personalities—think place card holders for the host or hostess, coffee mugs for the early bird, and games for kids (or adults who are still young at heart).
CHRISTMAS DECORATION GIFTS
Want to spread some yuletide cheer? Our holiday accents also make great Christmas decoration gifts. If you're not sure what to give friends, family, co-workers and loved ones check out the holiday gift guide to find the perfect present for everyone on your list. Ornaments, garlands, and Christmas dishes all make great presents for anyone who loves celebrating the season. Shopping for a family member who loves playing the role of hostess? Consider getting them to taper candle holders for the table or a runner in festive hues of red and green. Or, if you're shopping for Christmas gifts for women who prefer a quiet night with close friends, opt for wine glasses instead. If you're looking for Christmas gifts for men, meanwhile, find barbecue tools he can use when the weather turns warm. Think burger presses, meat thermometers, and grilling gloves that help him put his grillmaster tendencies on display. Whatever presents you pick, make sure to wrap them up with eye-catching Christmas wrapping paper and ribbon; that way, the boxes will serve as Christmas gift decor beneath the tree until the recipients open them on December 25th.