Comments on: Christmas Decorating Finds Right In Your Own Home

By: Jennie@IW

Jennie@IW — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:20:09 +0000

Great ideas all! I started decorating early this year (which was good) but still haven’t finished (which is not so good). Hoping to finally get some outside lights up tomorrow. I’ve been hampered by rain and a broken wrist, but I’m determined!

When I was in my early 20s and living with my mom we used to buy a second, smaller tree for the kitchen, and that was our “themed” tree-we had chili pepper lights we’d string on the tree, and the ornaments we put on were all food-themed. Mostly fruit -we had a set of brilliantly painted red wooden apples, and some delicate glass plums and pears. I always loved that tree.

By: Nancy@IW

Nancy@IW — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:25:33 +0000

I just went to my church group’s Christmas party last night. The centerpieces were mason jars filled with glass colored marbles/stones with a tea light burning. There was also a pretty ribbon tied around the neck and/or around the base. It was stunning. I have about 6 or 8 jars somewhere in the garage. I think I”m going to steal that idea for our neighbor open house tonight!

I’ve always wanted to wrap the pictures on the wall – I always forget about it until I’m way too busy with trying to get all the real gifts wrapped.

Pam – I have one of those 3-tiered things, too. I never use it. Great idea!

By: Pam@IW

Pam@IW — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:37:49 +0000

I love the police ornament themed tree. What a great idea! I think I will also hang some ornaments from my small chandelier this weekend, another great idea. Thanks, Nancy.

I did receive a three tier cake/candy Christmas pastry stand several years back. Since we don’t really bake or buy a lot of candy/pastries until the week of Christmas I decided to place this on my dining room table and placed large colorful Christmas tree balls on it. It really looks beautiful.

This year for our work Christmas party we wrapped empty boxes of different sizes in beautiful gold paper with red and green ribbon and bows for our centerpieces. Our party was today and afterwords those of us that helped create these centerpieces brought them home. I have mine in my bay window next to a small Christmas tree and lights and it really looks stunning. We were able to get the paper and ribbon on sale and I think we made 10 of these for around 25 dollars.

By: chrissy

chrissy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:37:05 +0000

Great ideas. I like the Theme room idea and hanging ornaments from the chandelier.

By: Lily@IW

Lily@IW — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:41:09 +0000

Nice ideas Nancy, I like hanging the ornaments up and around, that looks pleasant and festive. I always enjoy the holiday tablecloth, it adds so much to the room. My tip is that round/small rec vinyl tablecloths make pretty and inexpensive tree skirts. I use them to wrap stuff in as I pack it all away.