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  • Holiday Decorations: The Coolest And The Craziest Christmas Decorations

    Even if people skip on holiday decorations for Halloween and Thanksgiving, it’s usually a sure bet that an effort will be made for Christmas.

    But some people go above and beyond on decorations when it comes to winter holidays.

    If you’re hoping to get in on the holiday fun, but aren’t quite sure what look to go for, let these cool (and crazy) holiday decorations inspire you.

    A Christmas tree is practically a must in any household that celebrates the holiday. Whether you opt for a real tree or a store-bought artificial creation, the entire point of the tree is, of course, the decorations.

    Here are some truly amazing Christmas trees featuring gorgeous holiday decorations and effects:

    The tree is typically the starting place in getting your holiday decorations up. If you REALLY want to get into the spirit of holiday decorating, these examples should serve as great inspirations for what you can do with your living room.

    Don’t forget the staircase:

    Or the hallway, if you live in a single-story home.

    If you have a fireplace, it’s definitely a MUST to jazz it up.

    Don’t forget the stockings!

    As for the outside of the home, that is the real star of the show, where holiday decorations tend to have the most impact.

    A well-decorated interior can be an absolute wonder to visiting family and friends, but some holiday decorations are meant to inspire every simple person who happens to drive by.

    The people behind these holiday decorations certainly wanted to make a big impression:

    So, what are your holiday decorations going to be like this year? Are you going all out or are you keeping it as sane and minimalist as possible?

    Feel free to show off your own holiday decorations below ( as well as any tips to spare the ambitious a LIFETIME of hefty electric bills)!

  • Halloween Decorations: Money Saving Do-It-Yourself Creations

    The holiday season (and winter weather) are practically upon us.

    Can you believe it’s almost time to get out the Christmas shopping list?

    Before consumers gear up for Black Friday, there are some other holidays for which they are preparing to spend big.

    First up is of course Halloween. Reports indicate that in 2014 shoppers are expected to spend at least $11.3 billion dollars on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations.

    Rather than spend a bunch of money on overpriced decorations, have you considered taking the time to come up with a series of fun do-it-yourself decorations?

    Here are some cute DIY ideas that involve a little time and energy, but can save you money in the end. Especially those decorations that prove reuseable!

    Painted Pumpkins

    Don’t just buy a few pumpkins and sit them in the yard! Bring them into the home and jazz them up a bit.

    Some truly stylish Halloween decorations usually involves painting these gourds black and white. Remember that colors like black, white, orange, green, and purple are often readily associated with Halloween.

    Black and white decorations can serve as a sleek but thematic Halloween look to be proud of.

    Dry Ice

    One of the best special effects that you can possibly make to creep out trick-or-treaters involves the use of dry ice. Believe it or not, this is rather simple to make and can be a fun project for you and the kids.

    Follow the steps provided in this video and you will have the spookiest yard on the block:

    Just remember that even though dry ice is relatively easy to make, you will definitely want to supervise your kids and take all required safety precautions!

    Wreaths

    Don’t settle for buying those boring brown wreaths from the store in an effort to be “fall festive”.

    It’s just as easy to make your own. My personal favorite is the Halloween wreath made of “eyeballs”. To make it you need a few bags of ping pong balls, googly eyes, and hot glue. The effect is a combination of cute and creepy.

    What Other DIY Halloween Projects Can You Recommend? Comment Below!

  • Fall Wreaths: Get Crafty And Decorate

    Fall Wreaths: Get Crafty And Decorate

    It is that time of year again … the time when the leaves start falling, the air is cool, and the holidays are just around the corner.

    So, it’s time to start decorating! Everyone loves a nice wreath to hang on their front door; something for people to see and admire as they drive past their home.

    Below are some creative and unique fall wreaths. Some you can make yourself, and others you can purchase for a very reasonable price. There are hundreds of styles to meet each person’s individual taste.

    * Autumn burlap wreath with orange and brown chevron ribbon – This wreath can be ordered from Etsy.com for $45.00. However, if you choose to do it yourself, you will need the following materials: burlap, hot glue, felt, and a metal ring.

    * Fall berry wreath – This wreath can also be ordered from Etsy.com for $39.00. To do it yourself, pick up the following items: grapevine wreath base, faux berries, wire, and ribbon. You can also add your monogram for a finishing touch.

    * Harvest mum fall floral wreath – This wreath features the favorite flower of fall … the mum. It can be ordered from Amazon.com for only $16.99.

    * Fall curly deco mesh pumpkin wreath – This adorable wreath features orange and green mesh and multi-colored ribbon. It can be purchased from Etsy.com for $70.00.

    * Autumn tulle wreath – This multi-colored wreath is sure to brighten up your door. It can be purchased from Etsy.com. To DIY purchase the following items: tulle, ribbon, silk leaves, floral embellishments, and a wooden wreath form.

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  • Fun & Funky Christmas Stockings!

    You walk into a co-worker’s holiday party and look around. The Christmas decor is out in all its glory and twinkling its tinsel off. As you walk through the gathering of slightly tipsy ladies from human resources and the IT guys discussing the latest tech trends something catches your eye. Across the room, hanging from the mantle, are the most beautiful Christmas stockings you’ve ever seen. Hand-made, cable knit, even painted designs are on display proudly among these truly unique treasures. While this scenario may not be a common one, the Christmas stockings exist – you’ve just got to look for them.

    Upon searching, one particular line of Christmas stockings caught my attention. They aren’t glitzy or name brand, and they don’t come with a high price tag. In fact, they don’t have a price tag at all. These Christmas stockings are handmade by one Canadian woman, purely for her family and the simple joy of creating a work of art that can be used and treasured for years to come.

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    Canadian blogger Wicked Faerie Queen offered up a pleasant surprise whilst on my journey to find a few Christmas stockings that truly stood out from the rest. Knitted stockings, felt stockings, curled toe stockings, even stockings with ice skates on the bottom – each more beautiful than the last.

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    This particular blogger tells her followers that the knitted stockings were a favorite of her children for the simple fact that they expanded to several times their original size upon “Santa” filling them with goodies.

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    Her personal preference seems to be felt stockings, noting how easy the material is to work with whether you’re sewing or gluing.

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    You may not be the queen of the sewing machine or a wiz with a glue gun, but these Christmas stockings go to show that even the most simple of fabrics can wow a crowd. Perhaps its the love and care that go in to making each one that allows them such an air of superiority. Because it’s very clear that these particular Christmas stockings aren’t going to be found in your local department store. No retailer that I know of stocks the imagination, love and care that can be found within the hand-stitched seams of these stunning stockings. Those ingredients come from within, and this Christmas stocking guru has them in spades.

    Image via Wicked Faerie Queen Blog