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More Decorations!

1. Spray some leaves gold and string in a garland for the door, window, or mantle.
2. Buy inexpensive plain curtains for the kitchen window and stencil or paint in a holiday motif. A lot of time is spent in the kitchen for the holidays so make sure it is a room filled with holiday cheer.
3. Don’t forget the floor. Old rugs or new canvas rugs can great to stencil for some holiday spirit. If you aren’t into stenciling then just drizzle bright holiday colors of paint over the rug! Don’t forget some glitter too. Dry thoroughly before using!
4. Gold or metallic ribbons really add sparkle to satin or glass ornaments. Add a few pearl strings or strands for an elegant look.
5. Stamp, stencil, paint, or iron on fabric shaped to an old pillowcase as a wrapping for larger gifts.
6. If giving plants or flowers for the season, go the extra step and decorate a terra cotta pot to match the person’s home or to cheer up the holidays. Remember that some flowers are poisonous and not allowed in nursing homes or hospitals so be sure to ask the nursery or florist.
7. Need to hang a big wreath on a door, but don’t want to put a nail into the door. Pull an all-metal cloth hanger to its fullest length creating a long thin diamond shape instead of the triangle. Fold over top of door and hang wreath from hanger end, which forms a hook.
8. Add a drop or two of essence oils to any candle or light bulb. As the heat increases the room is filled with the scent. 9. Don’t throw old fruit and spices out. Fill large pan with water and add chopped up fruit and spices and bring to a boil. Your home is filled with scent and for all the people using heat the steam adds some humidity to the house air.
9. Don’t forget the birdies! Instead of buying tinsel and garland, string popcorn and cranberries. For added color string some dried fruit like apples or oranges (dip in lemon or salt water to retain color, dry under low heat in oven for several hours.) After the holidays, take this string and place it outside for our feather friends.