6 Simple Hacks for Decorating Your Home for Christmas
Hey friends! Every year when I share my holiday decorations, I get a lot of questions, so today I am sharing 6 simple Christmas decor hacks for you when decorating!
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There’s nothing like watching the snowflakes fall to get me in the mood to decorate for Christmas! With four boys, it can sometimes be a challenge to get basic tasks done. Just getting the wrapping paper out to wrap gifts or hang ornaments on the tree can take some time, so I’m always looking for ways to make decorating more simple and efficient!
After posting my Christmas living room, dining room and kitchen tours on the blog, Pinterest, and YouTube, I got a lot of questions about how I hung things, hid wires etc. I thought I would finally sit down and write a blog post about this topic, especially since it took some time for me to figure all of this out. Hopefully these 6 simple hacks for decorating will be a help and give you some inspiration this holiday season!
Use Command Strips to Hide Wires
Whenever I need to hide a long extension cord, command hooks or strips are my go-to! I use these small ones to clip the cords into, and it keeps everything nice and tidy. I love the green pop of color that greenery adds to my doorways and openings, so hanging them without bulky wires showing is a must!
My favorite place to use command strips is along doorways and openings when I hang greenery, Christmas lights, or wreaths up above them. The cord can be tucked along side the molding of the doorway and clipped into place! I also use them along the side my fireplace mantel, and love that they are affordable and can be found even at the dollar store!
Use Twine for Hanging Swags and Ribbon to Hide the Twine
I love using basic twine to hang garland and swags of greenery all over my home. One of my favorite things to do is mix real and faux cedar, and twine is perfect for wrapping all the branches together tightly for a diy Christmas decoration or centerpiece!
Once everything is bunched up nicely, I like to hide the twine with a big fabric ribbon bow! As a bonus, the bows act as focal points in my decor!
Use Cup Hooks for Hanging Heavy Greenery
I used to avoid these because I felt like I was going to damage my walls, but turns out – they did far less damage than command strips!
Whenever I try to hang heavy greenery on my plaster walls, the command strip always rips off the wall and takes paint and plaster with it, leaving a huge hole.
I switched to these cup hooks a few years ago, and I have to do is spackle a tiny hole when Christmas is over. It’s so small that I don’t even go over it with paint. No more damaged plaster, and the greenery stays in place all season long!
DIY your own Christmas Tree Stand for an Interesting Tree Base
I wanted to use a really neat metal bucket in the sunroom for the Christmas tree we have out there, but the tree stand that came with our tree was too large to fit in the bucket. I tried looking at the thrift store for a smaller base (also an option) with no luck.
I asked my husband if he could build one for me, and he said it would be pretty simple! He just screwed a 4×4 using 2 and 1/2 inch screws to a scrap piece of 3/4 inch plywood that he cut with his jigsaw. Then he used a 1 & 1/4 inch spade bit to create a hole for the tree to slide into! I love how the metal looks in contrast with the shape of a Christmas tree.
Use Twinkle or Battery Operated Lights
Sometimes, it’s just not possible to plug in your Christmas tree lights. This was the case in my kids bedroom on their newly built shelves. I could have gotten creative with extension cords and zip ties, but I just didn’t want to.
This is where battery operated lights save the day! I love the way these mini lights glitter in their room. I also used them in the basket I have in our entryway, just to add some twinkle at night.
Use Decor to Hide Cords
Another creative way to hide extension cords is to use decor! I hung some cable knit stockings and set some long, vintage skis on the wall where I needed to hide a long cord. I love the way it looks, and I’m so happy the cord is hidden! If you are using battery operated lights, a jar, bowl or vase can conceal the battery pack.
Well friends, I hope going into detail and sharing these 6 simple hacks while decorating has helped! Do you have any other hacks to add? Let me know in the comments, and be sure to check out my Facebook and Instagram for more Christmas decor ideas!
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This was so helpful! It will be helpful beyond just hiding chords and things during the holidays. Thank you so much!
I am so happy it was helpful for you Julie!
You have some great ideas thank you so much for sharing. This grandma loves how you carry your baby around, so precious. I also love how you decorated your home.
Hi Andrea,
Your home looks beautiful this time of year. I purchased the cedar like you did to put around my house but it has already dried up and died. How do you keep yours looking fresh?
Deborah