DIY Holiday Decor from the Garden If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to add decor for the holidays, start by looking in your own garden for seasonal accents! Create your own holiday decor with elements from the garden
29.11.2023 - 13:53 / thespruce.com
The holiday season has arrived, and it’s time to break out the holiday decor for all the upcoming festivities. While there are plenty of things on your plate to decide, selecting the holiday decor that fits your style, budget, and preferences can be a daunting task. Luckily, our zodiac signs can shed some light on which decor suits us best.
Our zodiac signs can provide insight into which themes best resonate with us; from bold Aries to whimsical Pisces, we’ve gathered the ways each zodiac sign should decorate for the holidays.
Check out your sign below to see which Christmas decor best fits your sign.
As the ground-breaking fire sign with a passion for all things bold, your Christmas decor selections should match your energy. Adding colorful touches in and outside of your home through brightly colored Christmas lights, ornaments, garlands, and holiday lawn accents are sure to make a statement.
Pro tip: make red the main player in your color schemes, given it’s your sign’s power color and will only heighten your enthusiastic personality.
You know that decorating is more than just for the eyes—scent plays a significant role in making our homes cozy for the holiday season. Selecting scents in line with the holidays that create an inviting atmosphere is the perfect touch for your Venus-ruled sensibilities.
From a decor standpoint, you have plenty of options: specialty candles, stylish wax melt warmers, and stunning reed diffusers are all great additions that will create the ultimate finishing touch.
The holidays are no stranger to hosting gatherings, and you like everyone who steps through your door to have options, Gemini. Transform your average bar cart or coffee station into a festive wonderland that perfectly
DIY Holiday Decor from the Garden If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to add decor for the holidays, start by looking in your own garden for seasonal accents! Create your own holiday decor with elements from the garden
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