Getting Ready For Christmas
Do you find it a stress and strain getting organized for Christmas? I know that each year I have more to do and it seems less time to do it in! I hear all the good advice out there about starting early, being prepared, making lists, and although I don’t ever start early enough, and I have loads of lists.I never feel in control, but somehow it all comes together on the day so to speak. I think the most important thing is to remember to have fun with it all.
Decorating the House
My favorite part of getting ready for Christmas is decorating the house and yard. It’s such a fun part of the whole process. I love choosing a theme for the house and extending that into the garden. This year I think I will be looking at Angels, So we will have angel ornaments throughout the house and angels suspended in the yard. There are many different kinds of angels Christmas ornaments available. There are metallic angels, country style angels, glass angel ornaments , hand painted angels, you can even get your children to make their own paper angels. That was always a good pastime near Christmas when I was little. I can add angels to napkin holders and scatter sequin angels on the table. Now I’m starting to warm up to this theme, I can have angel themed bonbons or Christmas crackers, with angel chocolates inside! Shall we buy Christmas toys to match our theme? Of course there would have to be a Christmas Angel on the top of the tree!
Don’t Forget The Walls
I have recently discovered wall quotes – where you have some words or a saying made up on a vinyl sheet and stick it on the wall. These can be used on walls, or cars anywhere that vinyl can attach to. It would be stylish to have a line from a Christmas carol made up and used as Christmas Décor for you entrance hall. It doesn’t have to be just words it can be wall art and it can be removed after Christmas. Great for adding to the Christmas feeling.
Remember that you can decorate anywhere and everywhere in the house at Christmas, involve the children they love to be a part of the festive occassion- give then a special job to do and let them get on with it.
Choosing a Christmas Theme
What theme will you choose for your Christmas décor? I can think of others that would be fun, Santas, elves, snowmen, maybe a color theme, or all natural with holly. Be sure to have lots of fun choosing, preparing and decorating. So get your lists ready, plan, shop and remember that in the end it’s about being with family – and of course the Christmas presents under the tree!