Is your home ready for Christmas?
It's that time of year again, Christmas lights, Christmas parties, and family time – Christmas is now really around the corner. I know that by now some of you may have already started dressing your home for Christmas and some of you like me are just thinking about getting ready.
I’m thinking about the Christmas wreath workshops I’m planning on running and making Wreaths for Christmas fayres.
This got me thinking is my home ready for Christmas?
Have a read below for some tips that will help ensure that your home is as ready for Christmas as it could be. I would suggest that you gradually set aside time over the next few weeks to take some action on the suggestions below, rather than try to do it all a week before as I’m sure you’d like to feel as relaxed as possible during the runup to Christmas.
I suggest you start with the main living areas, the entrance, and bedrooms- especially children's rooms. The kitchen is another area to focus on, remove anything that doesn’t need to be on a countertop- you’ll need the space for Christmas dinner. Next, have a look at the contents of the fridge and freezer – we tend to buy different foods at this time of year and if these areas aren’t sorted out then space will be limited. Make sure you know where those items are that you only use once a year and make sure everything has its own space. This will ensure that cleaning up is a lot quicker.
Next to the bedrooms. Sort out any clothes you don’t wear; donate or sell items. Create a calm relaxed space to retire to after a long busy day with family and friends. Get your children on board with sorting through their toys. They will be much more willing to let go of items as they’ll know that more is on the way.
2: Inspect your decs
Now that the decluttering is complete (for now), it’s time to decorate. Are you planning on re-using your artificial tree or are you planning on having a ‘real’ tree this year?
Any loose wires? Check all your Christmas wreaths, garlands, or swags. Does anything need repair or replacing? Best to do it before you decorate. Next, look at the ornaments and other decorations. Does anything need replacing?
3. Time to decorate
Now, you’re good to go -It’s time to Christmas up your home!
Decide on a theme, are you using the decorations from previous years or do some of your decs need retiring or revamping? I suggest just decorating the main living areas as decorating the whole house can be costly and of course, could look a little over the top – you only need one Christmas tree after all!! A little manoeuvring of furniture may be necessary too, to make space for the tree.
You could also add inexpensive Christmas fragranced candles or diffusers so that your home smells of Christmas.
4. Compile a wrapping box
Having a box, or drawer just filled with gift wrapping materials will save you so much time and will create so much ease with the wrapping of presents.
5. Prepare guest rooms
If you’re having overnight guests, welcome them with freshly washed bedding delicately sprayed with a winter-scented linen spray.
6. Outdoor decorations
My favourite at this time of year is twinkling lights and of course, a wreath adorning the front door. This creates such a welcoming atmosphere in your home especially as the nights draw in.
7. Relax!
Make your living area as warm and as cosy as you can to create the perfect ambience for you to sit back so you can truly enjoy family time.
I certainly hope that you have a lovely Christmas with your family and loved ones.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Chantal
Need a little more inspiration? Have a look at the Christmas ideas shopping board below. Have fun creating your relaxing space this Christmas….