{"id":1391,"date":"2021-12-10T17:36:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T17:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golsondesigns.decoratingden.com\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2021-12-10T17:36:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T17:36:46","slug":"decorate-around-the-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golsondesigns.decoratingden.com\/decorate-around-the-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorate around the Christmas Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many, the Christmas tree takes center stage around the holiday season. Whether it\u2019s a nostalgic masterpiece made of handmade ornaments from your childhood or it follows a subtle and modern theme, the Christmas tree easily becomes the focal point this time of year.<\/p>\n

With such an iconic holiday staple gaining the attention in your living room, family room or whatever area of your home it resides, it can feel difficult to make sure the rest of the room is up to par. To ensure you make the Christmas spirit flow throughout the room, we have a few tips for decorating around the tree.<\/p>\n

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Make the mantel the star of the show<\/strong>
\nThe mantel is the perfect place to set the tone for Christmas \u2014 a blank slate can help you set the foundation for more holiday decorations without taking up any floor space. Mini decorative trees, holiday ceramics, lights and candles are simple objects you can use to spruce up this space and help the eye wander around the room instead of focusing solely on the tree.<\/p>\n

Be merry and bright twinkling lights
\n<\/strong>What\u2019s Christmas without an array of lights? Decorating with string lights may be the most popular for the exterior of your home, but you can create your own living winter wonderland in the living room with the right amount of twinkling lights. We recommend white lights, as this is a timeless option that can go with nearly any color scheme.<\/p>\n

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Go festive with a red and green theme<\/strong>
\nWhen the red and green d\u00e9cor comes out, you know it\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The tree will surely take precedence when it comes to laying the foundation for this color scheme, but a collection of red and green d\u00e9cor surrounding the tree can make the room feel more complete. Consider red and green accessories such as:<\/p>\n