Your Christmas tree is usually the focal point when it comes to decorating for Christmas, but remember to take the Holiday decor throughout the entire house – simple, small touches can make a difference. Remember to not over do it, if you are too extravagant it can be distracting from the more important expensive pieces you really want to showcase.

Trees come in all colors and materials, from natural to metal. Be creative with your Tree and decorations. You don’t have to limit yourself to the traditional red and green anymore, you can be creative with color. Christmas Decorations come in a variety of new and trendy shades. Tree’s can be themed for example a Traditional Children’s Tree decorated with hand-made ornaments and ribbon, to an edgy Modern metallic tree – feel free to use your imagination.

It is always fun to wrap your gifts with wrapping paper that coordinates with the tree! Gift wrap empty boxes and use them throughout the house as a Christmas accent. It also can be fun to fill glass jars with colorful ornaments. To add to the Holiday ambiance dim your lights and use scented candles. For the Holiday table, bring out the special holiday dishes and serving pieces and dress your table to coordinate with the rest of the Holiday decorations. Be cautious to keep the centerpiece from overpowering the table and distracting from conversation.

With all of the emphasis today on “green,” we are seeing even more use of live foliage, branches, berry’s, and fruit such as apples, pears, oranges and plums being used in all Holiday Décor. Always remember to have fun and make your Holiday décor an extension of your personality and your personal traditions.