For some people, holiday decorating begins the moment the Thanksgiving dishes are put away. The joy of the holiday season sweeps through their homes, but in the midst of the festive fervor, it's easy to overlook all of the stuff around your home that should probably not be around your home.
Before transforming your home into a winter wonderland, take a moment to dispose of unnecessary items and create a clean slate for the holidays.
Read on to see what four items need to go before you start decorating.
The easiest items can go first—get rid of those lights that just don’t work. Tangled strings of lights and boxes of shattered ornaments are not only frustrating to deal with but can also dampen the holiday spirit.
Before you start untangling and decorating your tree, sift through your collection of lights and ornaments. Plug in every cord of lights to make sure they actually light up, and check all your ornaments to ensure they’re not too broken to fix. Discarding any that are broken, non-functional, or missing parts will save you time and frustration.
Now comes the trickier bits of decluttering. The allure of nostalgia often prompts us to hang onto decorations from seasons past. While sentimentality has its place, there are bound to be a few pieces in your collection that you don’t actually like.
Take a deep look at your collection and part ways with items that no longer align with your style, remind you of a moment or year you absolutely adore, or just have seen better days. Think this will make room for fresh, festive additions that truly make the season joyful.
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