It's Christmas once more

Putting up Christmas decorations, ornaments and a tree each Christmas is just such a great feeling. The joy and warmth it brings, particularly when all the family are involved; well, it just has to be the greatest feeling all year! But to get the best out of it takes some thought and planning.

If done properly Christmas decorations just turn your home into a Christmas wonderland. And when you set up decorations and lights outside you are sharing your love of Christmas with everyone who passes by.

First though you must always be safe. Many fires have started through misuse of Christmas decorations. Never put inflammable decorations or ornaments near a fire or any such source of heat. Always read the safety instructions. Your Christmas tree can be a hazard if drapes or curtains are left to hang too close or touch it as the lights can get quite hot. Never use real candles on your tree.

And always ensure that if you place electrical decorations or ornaments outside that they clearly state they are suitable for external use.

Before buying any Christmas decorations or ornaments, you must consider your existing home decor and the ‘look and feel’ of your house. For example, if your interior is classical then ultra-modern decorations, ornaments and Christmas trees will upset the balance and look out of place. In the same way if your house is furnished and decorated in a modern minimalist style, stuffing it full of older style Christmas cheer will just not look right.

This applies especially to your Christmas tree which is the focal point of your decorations, and as such you need to consider the type, color and size before diving in and buying one. You can have traditional style green ones on which you place tree lights, or, you can get really modern ones in a variety of colors already pre-lit.

Dressing the tree can be easy or difficult depending on how you go about it. The best way is to add the lights first. Start at the bottom and wind your way up to the top. Spend some time adjusting here and there until you are happy that they look balanced throughout the tree. Switch the lights on to test this.

Next wind on the garlands and adjust back and forth until you are happy that the lights and garlands are in a good balance. Finally, add your other decorations and ornaments, again achieving balance through trial and error.

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