Holiday Decor Ideas!

Today, I began decorating for the holidays! My decorating style has changed over the years. Before, I would spend hours clearing a room and then bring in holiday decorations. However, I got tired of having to pack and unpack everything. Now, instead of removing items, I prefer to try to work them into the holiday theme (little secret: if something can't be worked in, I tuck it behind the couch or in a drawer. Don't tell anyone). I recently applied this approach to two large Pottery Barn vases that sit on my mantle.

I currently have pussy willows in the two vases. Not only are they beautiful, but the neutral color lends itself to adding other elements.

Armed with holly berry stems, fir-pine sprigs, and additional pussy willows, I got to work.

There really is no right or wrong way to do this. I placed one stem in at a time, stepping back periodically to see how it looked and tweaking if needed. Next, I added pine sprigs around the rim for balance. Remember to walk around the vase to make sure all angles look good.

When everything was done, I took stems out and placed them where there might have been empty space. The last thing I did was tie a bow on the vase.

I will not lie; it took me more than an hour to do each vase.

I think the result was worth the time put in. I guess I still spend a lot of time decorating, but at least I will not have to drag things back in.

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