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<\/p>\nThe air is getting colder. The leaves have all fallen. Stores are starting to advertise upcoming sales, and all the signs are clear: Christmas will soon be here!<\/p>\n
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Okay, that\u2019s a little dramatic, but it is true that another holly jolly season will soon be upon us, and I bet you\u2019re already planning ahead for what you\u2019ve got to do.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s obviously gift lists to assemble<\/a><\/u>, you\u2019re calling your mom to figure out who\u2019s hosting the Christmas dinner (\u201cOh! I am?\u201d), and, bless you, you\u2019re probably stressing over how you\u2019re going to decorate this year.<\/p>\n Every proud homemaker knows that having a theme at Christmas is essential for transforming a house into a home. It\u2019s not that you\u2019re being vain or anything, but you know that having a house that feels warm, welcoming, and, dare I say jolly, are key to helping enhance the joy of being reunited with your friends and family during this special time.<\/p>\n With that being said, it can be a pain. It takes time, and it can be tough to keep things fresh and interesting, trying to come up with a new, engaging theme, year after year. To help you out this season, and take some of that burden off your shoulders, I\u2019ve put together a few ideas that you can use to really spruce up your house for all of your guests, whether you\u2019re hosting or not (\u201cYes. You are.\u201d).<\/p>\n Classic Christmas themes work extremely well because they\u2019re, well, tradition! These are the common color and design staples<\/a><\/u> that leave your guests with no doubt that you treasure the season, and look forward to it every year. It may not be revolutionary, but it\u2019s effective, and when the goal is to relax with those closest to you, and focus on quality time with each other, sometimes that\u2019s exactly what you need.<\/p>\n To capture the perfect classical look, stick with shades of dark greens and bright reds, as well as gold and silver. Common design elements include Christmas trees, reindeer, Santa\u2019s sleigh, and turtle doves. Sticking with naturals decor items, like a real Christmas tree, and a pine need centerpiece, is also a great way to accentuate this style.<\/p>\n Traditional style during the holidays is all about keeping the same sense of warmth and comfort that you find in classical style, but eschewing a lot of dynamism in favor of a more subtle impression. To that end, the reds, greens, and other colors that make up the classic Christmas palette remain, but are presented in subtler ways.<\/p>\n To start with, you don\u2019t have to go overboard with Santa statues, reindeer napkins, nativity bookends, and all other manner of Christmas staples. Instead, you can do simple things, like swap out the throws or pillows on your couch for some dark greens and reds, or incorporate a subdued, but elegant rug<\/a><\/u> to introduce just a hint of the Christmas spirit into your living space.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re someone who\u2019s never been one to just go along with the crowd, or forced yourself to keep up with the latest trends, good for you! It takes a lot of courage to live your life that way, and you can use that same philosophy to decorate your home for the season, and leave quite the impression with your guests.<\/p>\n You can use colors and designs that mean something unique about Christmas to you, and incorporate them into your decorations. Maybe one Christmas your family took a trip to the beach, and you have a seashell that represents that trip; or maybe you the most cherished gift you ever received was a pair of socks your mom knit for you, and you use them as the centerpiece of your table.<\/p>\n The possibilities are endless with this approach, and the more unique to you, the better!<\/p>\n This is a collaborative guest post. The views and ideas do not necessarily represent those of Mommy Ramblings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Christmas](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mommyramblings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-decor.jpg?resize=500%2C327\")
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<\/p>\nClassical Style<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTraditional Style<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nUnconventional<\/span><\/h3>\n
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