Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Living Rooms

<a href="http://www.greengiftsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1137292-pinecones-xl-285x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.greengiftsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1137292-pinecones-xl-285x300.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />I'm deliberately going to steer away from all the razzmatazz and commercial side of the festive season for living rooms and suggest that you use your curtain poles or tracks as a means of hanging natural and handmade festive decorations.<br /><br />Combine these with pretty bowls filled with pine cones in various shapes and sizes along with home-made tree decorations, such as gingerbread men, iced biscuits, cinnamon sticks tied with red bows and natural items that you found in your garden or while taking a walk. For those who like to have a more calm festive season these types of decorations show that you have great interior design flair and can turn your hand to create stunning displays which you've made yourself.<br /><br />The great thing about using your <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/">curtain poles</a> to hang decorations is that you can add decorations to every room in your home in a subtle and whimsical way without having to spend lots of money. You can also use natural or home-made items as tiebacks to your curtains to give a coordinated look to your windows.<br /><br />Think outside the box this Christmas and make your own decorations to suit colour scheme and style of your living room.<br /><br />Image: GreenGifts

Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Living Rooms

I'm deliberately going to steer away from all the razzmatazz and commercial side of the festive season for living rooms and suggest that...

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Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Kitchens

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJf2JU9rkFM-MnuLs6Ws1sMlXMdbXNVkkQwfMwRUjyXnwZpSn8UlW9f04ynOJLFcIx_3EFfb2EP8kUSye9b0er84pZU5FicWtXuB1pZ-9bhs-NOkQ6y5bN8rCpEysjtVwgv_DHXn8-UOL/s400/CHRISTMAS+INTERIORS_8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJf2JU9rkFM-MnuLs6Ws1sMlXMdbXNVkkQwfMwRUjyXnwZpSn8UlW9f04ynOJLFcIx_3EFfb2EP8kUSye9b0er84pZU5FicWtXuB1pZ-9bhs-NOkQ6y5bN8rCpEysjtVwgv_DHXn8-UOL/s400/CHRISTMAS+INTERIORS_8.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />Keep your festive spirits up while you prepare mountains of festive foods by adding decorations to your kitchen! You don't have to go mad, but a simple artificial tree to compliment a stainless steel contemporary kitchen or home-made gingerbread men hanging from red ribbons from your curtain poles or <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/blinds/roller-blinds/kitchen-roller-blinds/">kitchen blinds</a> will remind you why you're slaving over a hot stove!<br /><br />The gorgeous aromas that waft from the kitchen will also make it a b-line for those who can't resist the beautiful smells, so they're bound to wander in to see what's cooking. Make use of family and friends by allocating tasks, such as peeling potatoes or washing up, it will help ease the pressure you may be feeling and make your guests and family feel useful – well that's the idea anyway!<br /><br />We see the sign 'Keep Calm and Carry On' on lots of soft furnishings, from cushions to wall plaques this may be a cliché but it is worth remembering that you should also be able to enjoy the festive season without being a slave in your own kitchen, add some decorations even if it's a pretty bowl filled with clove studded oranges or tiny baubles to remind you that the festive season is full of good cheer!<br /><br />Image: belle maison

Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Kitchens

Keep your festive spirits up while you prepare mountains of festive foods by adding decorations to your kitchen! You don't have to go ma...

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Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Deck the Halls

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KS9yXxLvThM/TgCvQ5XX-qI/AAAAAAAABFg/Y4tSKMqlkHI/s1600/christmas-hallway-decorating-ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KS9yXxLvThM/TgCvQ5XX-qI/AAAAAAAABFg/Y4tSKMqlkHI/s1600/christmas-hallway-decorating-ideas.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />As we know your entrance and hall is the key to your home and as we also know 1st impressions count, so the best place to start sprucing up your interior for Christmas is your font door and hall.<br /><br />A simple yet stylish wreath can be used to set the scene so to speak and give your visitor a taste of what's in store when they enter your home! If your interior theme is traditional then your door wreath should be traditional in style as well. Either make your own or buy pre-made, the choice is yours.<br /><br />The hall is next, not only should it be clutter free it should give a teasing glimpse of your Christmas décor. Add a miniature tree, real or artificial, to your hall table along with a subtle decoration sitting on top of your hall mirror. If your stairs are also in your hall you can really go to town decorating the banisters or stairs themselves.<br /><br />Make sure you leave space for people's boots (you never know it could be snowing this Christmas!) and hooks for coats. <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/rugs/large/">Large rugs</a> will help to protect your carpet or flooring, sisal rugs are a robust and practical choice for halls and entrances.<br /><br />Image: berabez blogspot

Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Deck the Halls

As we know your entrance and hall is the key to your home and as we also know 1st impressions count, so the best place to start sprucing up ...

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