Kimberly Grigg, the Grand Strand-based interior designer and owner of Knotting Hill Interiors in Myrtle Beach, has ideas galore for how families can amp up their holiday spirit by making a few additions to their d?cor for the holiday season.
Here are some fun and festive ways from Grigg to liven up any home:
1) Go Big
Large ornaments and decorations make a much more impressive statement than filling the same space with a larger quantity of smaller items. Believe it or not, an oversized tree ? even in a small setting ? works best! Large-scale ornaments occupy more space, thus creating a greater presence.
2) Decorate With Vintage Or Antique Holiday D?cor Rather Than Buying All New Items
By recycling old pieces, less waste is produced in the disposal of old items. In addition, less energy is expended in the manufacturing of new items to replace the old.
3) Decorate With Greenery Or Natural Elements From Your Own Yard
Incorporating natural elements ? such as evergreen sprigs, pine cones, and berries ? adds warmth to holiday d?cor.
4) Make A Memory Tree
Purchase a wire-shaped tree (or another type of unusual tree), and place it in a festive urn. Add mini framed photos of highlights throughout the year, and you will create an instant memory tree! Another option is to record many years on the same tree, making it cumulative. Children love the memory tree tradition. One idea is to make mini framed ornaments each month throughout the year, and by the time Christmas arrives, the whole year is already recorded.
5) Have Holiday Slipcovers Made For Dining Room Chairs
Santa hat slipcovers are a fun and festive option for breakfast room chairs.
6) Spray Paint Birch Or Other ?Branchy? Trees
Want to make a simple, yet elegant, statement? String these painted branches with beautiful, white lights (blue lights also work well!). Place the branches in a lovely urn or container to complete the magic of this sophisticated look. Ornaments are entirely optional.
7) Purchase Holiday Frames And Display Christmas Snapshots From Previous Years
Scatter these photos throughout the home to add a bit of festive drama to d?cor.
8) Splurge On Red-Colored Wine Glasses
These glasses do not have to be expensive to be fabulous! They can be brought out each year and add that perfect sparkle to the holiday table. They can also be used as juice glasses for Christmas brunch.
9) Personalize Satin Ribbons In Lieu Of Traditional Place Cards
Monogram a wide, satin ribbon with the initials of each dining guest, and use a glue gun to attach festive embellishments. Position each ribbon under the appropriate place setting for every guest. These party favors will serve not only as bookmarks, but also special reminders of the holiday season throughout the following year.
10) Build A Custom Frame For The Front Door To Easily Attach Holiday D?cor
Frustrated about decorating the trim on the front door? Since there is nothing around this tricky perimeter from which to attach and stabilize holiday decor, it does not take long to discover that this task could be a daunting one.
The thicker and heavier the d?cor, the more difficult it is to securely attach to the doorframe. The perfect solution is a custom surround built to the exact size and specifications of the front doorframe.
A local carpenter can help with this simple task. Once constructed, the surround is then covered in chicken wire and is ready to be screwed into the doorway each holiday season. The true magic of these custom creations is the chicken wire, because that's what allows garland and other decorations to be easily fastened to the frame. In addition, these surrounds can be built in sections for ease of maneuverability. Once in place, voila.
To learn more about Kimberly Grigg, her services and designs, visit http://www.knottinghillinteriors.com. Check out her blog, "It's So Fabulous" at http://www.knottinghillinteriors.com/blog.
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