Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the scent of pine and burning wood as jack frost nips at your nose. ‘Tis the season for gorgeous candlelit centerpieces, wreaths, and family get-togethers by a well-decorated tree. Everyone knows the best part of being in the holiday spirit are the decorations. In fact, wouldn’t be amazing if we could keep the Christmas theme going throughout all of the four seasons?
Unfortunately, your real pine tree won’t last until May, and people might look at you funny when they see sleigh bells and Christmas lights in August. But what if you could keep some of your yuletide spirit all year round? Here are the best ways to incorporate your Christmas decorations forever.
- Mason Jar Lamps. Mason jars are a popular item during this time of year, and the soft glow of Christmas lights offer the lighting you need to create a relaxing atmosphere. Place lights in and around mason jars to create a special lamp that you will love, and keep you in a certain amount of Christmas cheer for 365 days, instead of a month.
- Bulb Wreaths. What can you do with your dead bulbs? Design a wreath made of your old Christmas lights. Not only does are you recycling, you’re keeping the holiday spirit alive, even when the snow melts and the coats get packed away.
- Lighted Vanity. Christmas lights are stunning and can be used in interesting ways all year long. Place Christmas lights around your vanity mirror to give you and your guests something to breathtaking to experience in your home.
- Ornamental Chandelier. Using a wire wreath frame, and your favorite ornaments, create the ultimate chandelier to hang in your home. Keep the Christmas spirit alive with that special reminder all year round.
- Pinecone Candle Holders. There are a lot of excess candles this time of year, which means you can do a plethora of fun things to create beautiful candleholders. Spray paint your pine cones different colors and attach them to candles for a fun and festive conversational piece.
Whatever you want to do with your Christmas decorations – be creative. Roll up your sleeves and put your crafty Santa hats on, and remember that the holiday season doesn’t have to end on December 26th. With these pointers, you can keep Christmas in your home all year. Would you like to learn more about how to decorate your home for longer than the season? For more holiday design ideas to use all year long, contact Marina Colella, a White Plains, NY interior decorator.