It’s finally the holiday season! And no matter what holiday you celebrate this time of year, it is still the season of giving. But what do you get those on your Christmas list? This is probably the biggest challenge of the holiday season. Here’s an idea, buy them a gift for their home or apartment. New decorations are always in need and can be a gift that keeps on giving! If they are good friends and you know what their space looks like, then that’s simple, buy within their color theme or style. It could be anything, maybe a little artifact that could be put on their counter, a cute dish drying cloth, a decorative bowl, or even a picture frame or cute accent pillow.
If they are an acquaintance or you don’t know them well enough to know their style, then a simple candle is easy and always wanted, but you can give them a Christmas (or whatever holiday they decorate for) decoration. For instance, for Christmas you could buy a cute Reindeer like this one, or Santa clause figure. People can always use more holiday decorations, and they can be used year after year. Think of things out of the ordinary, things they may not already have, like these cute wine glass coasters from Pier 1-because drinks are always plentiful at holiday parties!
Want to decorate your own place? Here’s a few tips, make your own wreath, it’ll save lots of money. Hobby Lobby has pre-made wooden circular wreath bases, then buy a bouquet of your favorite flowers (at least three, but I have 5 on mine) and weave their wire stems in the wreath. Hot gluing the flowers will ensure their security, but I didn’t need to for mine. For a cute touch, you can put your house/apartment number on it or your initials. This is the one that I made and I put my roommate and I’s first initials on it. You can make this as simple or as decorative as possible using ribbons, glitter, more flowers, leaves, or even ornaments or little snowflakes. Use your imagination and make it your own!
Lastly, if you celebrate Christmas, consider using a real tree this year instead of a fake one. I know it can be a hassle, but it’s worth the natural spicy woods smell that fills your home all season. It will keep your home festive and warm all season!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Elizabeth Ainsworth is an Interior Design major at Auburn University, you can email her for more tips at ela0004@tigermail.auburn.edu