I love looking at magazines for decorating tips, especially for the holidays. I wanted to share with you some of my own ideas along with some that I have found over the years in other magazines that really have helped my home to look less cluttered and quite crisp for the holidays.

Decorating Your Christmas Tree

Step #1 - Wrap white lights around the tree in a spiral pattern, start from the top. Next, place identical medium sized ornaments in a zig zag pattern, work from the bottom up. Repeat with 2 or 3 other types of medium sized ornaments.

Step #2 - Hang larger ornaments among the medium sized ones. Fill in any gaps with smaller ornaments.

Step #3 - Select 3-5 ornaments that will be your focal point. Place them in a diamond or triangle pattern half way down the front of the tree. Depending on the where you place your tree, you may have more than one focal point. Something to keep in mind.

Use ribbon. Tuck in 4″ strips of ribbon around the entire tree or , sporadically drape long strands of ribbon down your tree.

Use beads. Starting at the top of your tree, loosely drape your beads.

Finally, add your tree topper.

Inexpensive Decorations, because less is more!

A simple arrangement of candles

Fill decorative bowls with oranges, apples, pomegranates or nuts

Add your favorite jewellery or beads to your centerpiece

Combine existing decorations to make wreaths or centerpieces fuller and far more attractive.

I do believe the most important thing is to just have fun decorating.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Wendy Okkema
Yak’s Healthy Lifestyles
Personal Trainer/Lifestyle Coach
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