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Frugal and Festive {Holiday Decor}

I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's December, and Christmas is right around the corner.  Last weekend I did some decorating, and today I am sharing 5 ideas for simple and inexpensive holiday decorating.

1)  Gift Wrap Pictures - This idea is really easy, but it has a big impact -- gift wrap pictures that you already have hanging on the walls.  {I used some red, glittery wrapping paper and gold ribbon, and I LOVE the way the pictures/presents look above my hall table.}


2)  Vase Full of Bells - How easy is it to fill a vase {you already have} with gold bells?  Then, stick in some Christmas flowers or glittery bobbles, and you have an adorable piece with lots of "vertical" appeal.  Cute, right?


3)  Makeshift Mantel - Sadly, I don't have a fireplace, but that doesn't mean I can't "hang my stockings with care".  A window sill is a great place to showcase stockings.


4)  Garland and Lights - Nothing says Christmas like greenery and little white lights.  I run garland up my staircase, but doorframes and mantles make great places for this festive decor too.


5)  Outdoor Greenery - Outdoor flower pots are perfect candidates for a makeover at this time of year.  I used some pine boughs, some branches from a birch tree {that we cut down last spring}, and some red embellishments from the dollar store to create a beautiful, festive arrangement for just over $10.


See any ideas you like?  I would love to hear all about your frugal and festive decor ideas.  {Please share them in the comments below.}

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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3 comments:

  1. Karen7 December 2012 at 12:36

    I made a Christmas urn for my front porch similar to what you did: used trimmings from my neighbours pine tree (with permission) and added some red and silver balls, and a big red bow. Looks perfect for about $3.50.

    I'm definitely going to "wrap" 2 pictures that I have in my front hall and tie them with ribbon. What a great idea (esp. since the pictures are of tulips - kinda summery so it won't bother me to cover them up at this time of year).

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  2. Dixie n Dottie11 December 2012 at 17:29

    Everything look great! Love the sparkly wrapping paper! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_12_11_archive.html

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  3. Emily @Delightfully DIY13 December 2012 at 14:15

    These are all great ideas - but gift wrapping the pictures you already have hanging on the wall is GENIUS! What a great way to make your existing decor look festive. I'm definitely going to keep that idea in mind when decorating for the holidays!

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