Sometimes it only takes a few shiny decor items to make a space sparkle for the holidays. The effect is subtle and easy.
Metallic handprints on velvet stockings, a crystal snowflake reflecting into a mirror, sparkling berry branches in a pot and some glitter garland draped along the stair rail dress up our living room. {There are those elusive stockings!}
I always like to throw in a few shiny bells and balls. The vintage silver bells in the kitchen window are from Handy Hubby’s childhood collection. {See more on our mantle here.} A rippled mercury globe bedazzles the living room coffee table. These quick and easy additions are great ways to take a room from ho-hum to ho-ho-ho-holiday. {Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.} And they look even better at night under soft, ambient lighting. How do you make your home glow for the season? White string lights? Mesmerizing snow globes? Sugar cookie scented candles? I’ve been burning my favorite buttercream scented candle every evening for the last week. Yummy. Handy Hubby is always disappointed to learn that I’m not actually baking anything.
images: all Dana Miller for House*Tweaking
budget decor, DIY