| Decorating for Christmas is one of the best things | | | | mistletoe is always a nice touch and especially if |
| about the holidays. The twinkling of lights, the | | | | you just need one more reason to smooch. |
| sight of a perfectly trimmed tree and a perfectly | | | | Christmas Decoration Tip #6: Working with |
| placed wreath adorning your front door are all | | | | wreaths |
| gentle reminders of the joyous Christmas season. | | | | .Don't forget to place a beautiful green wreath on |
| When decorating your home, you want the | | | | the front door of your home. Make sure to add a |
| décor to reflect your own personal style | | | | red bow for a brightening touch! Artificial wreaths |
| while keeping the Christmas tradition always | | | | will last year after year, but real wreaths do have |
| present. A few tips can help make this holiday | | | | a wonderful scent. If you want to add wreath's |
| decorating season even brighter. | | | | to the windows in your home, consider purchasing |
| Christmas Decoration Tip #1: Lights Out | | | | a magnetic wreath hanger. This type of hanger |
| With each year that passes, Christmas lights tend | | | | comes in two parts - one goes on the inside of |
| to burn out at some point. Unless you have a | | | | your home and the piece with the hook will go on |
| strand that burns with the exception of the | | | | the outside. These hangers have been around for |
| troublesome light, it can be a real headache to find | | | | years, but they are steadily beginning to gain in |
| the faulty bulb. Consider investing in a light tester, | | | | popularity. The magnets are so strong that they |
| which will check each individual light and detect the | | | | can work through doors and windows, which is |
| one that needs replacing. These can be found with | | | | ideal for hanging wreaths on the outside of your |
| the Christmas supplies at most department | | | | home without the fuss of a traditional plastic |
| stores. | | | | wreath hanger, which drapes across the top of |
| Christmas Decoration Tip #2: Angels Nearby | | | | your door. |
| Whenever possible, decorate your home with | | | | Christmas Decoration Tip #7: A perfect fit |
| angels. They add a touch of peace and tranquility | | | | When choosing a Christmas tree, make sure to |
| to your home and we all need to know that there | | | | measure the preferred location from side to side |
| are angels watching over us. | | | | and from floor to roof. You will want to make |
| Christmas Decoration Tip #3: Be fruity | | | | sure that perfect tree fits when you bring it |
| Prepare a fruit-filled clear glass bowl as a | | | | home. Artificial trees are easy care, but a real |
| centerpiece for your dining room table. Nothing | | | | tree requires plenty of water. |
| smells like Christmas as much as an orange or a | | | | Christmas Decoration Tip #8: It's all about tradition |
| nice fruit combination. | | | | It's nice to start a family tradition by decorating |
| Decoration Tip #4: Add a personal touch | | | | your tree on a certain day each year. Perhaps |
| If you hang Christmas stockings, consider | | | | after Thanksgiving dinner, the whole family can |
| personalizing them with your name, your spouses | | | | spend the evening dressing their home for Santa. |
| name and those of your children. These days, | | | | Christmas Decoration Tip #9: Shop smart |
| even pets have stockings, so don't forget to add | | | | Make sure that all electric decorations are UL |
| Fido's name on a stocking. You can easily | | | | listed to ensure that they have been tested for |
| personalize a traditional stocking using a glitter pen, | | | | quality and safety. Don't forget to unplug |
| preferably one that writes in silver or gold. A | | | | everything before you leave home or go to bed |
| personalized stocking is a nice idea and a special | | | | at night. |
| added touch. | | | | Christmas Decoration Tip #10: Say Cheese |
| Christmas Decoration Tip #5: Pucker up | | | | Always remember to have plenty of film and |
| Decorate your home with poinsettia and | | | | batteries for the camera. Now that you have the |
| mistletoe, which are both holiday traditions. A nice | | | | perfect decorations, don't forget to capture them |
| artificial poinsettia plant will always be beautiful and | | | | on film. |
| is easy to take care of - no water required. A | | | | |