Creating A White Christmas--Indoors

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

16 Nov 2006 11:27 PM

In previous blogs I listed ways you could add a few touches of nature to your home's holiday décor. Some people living in warmer climates may have a harder time finding some of the items needed to pull off a completely "natural" look. If that's the case with you--don't fret--this blog's for you.

I grew up in Hawaii, where the closest thing we had to a true white Christmas was a flocked tree. (Which was technically more silver than white and only stood in our living room for one year--that's all it took before my mother decided we would "never do that again.") I love the idea of a white Christmas (unless I have to drive a great distance when the flakes are flying) and now that I live in Wisconsin, white holidays are pretty much a given. But, even if you don't live in the northern portion of the country you too can create a white holiday-indoors.

A white holiday theme capitalizes on nature's winter color evoking images of snowflakes, icicles, and frosted glass. Whites and creams create a timeless look when displayed with gold, silver and wintergreens. If you are looking to "whiten" your home in time for Christmas consider clustering white flowers (white gardenias, jasmine and roses not only look good, but smell wonderful as well) and cream poinsettias on the mantle with gold ribbons. Or, try decorating your wreaths and other greenery with white berries and gold ribbons or embellish white candles, ribbons and flowers by sprinkling a few cranberries or holly berries to create a contrast in colors.

Other "whitening" tips: get your kids to create white paper snowflakes to hang on the windows or walls. You could also replace your traditional red or green holiday tablecloth with a white cotton one that features stenciled snowflakes, snowmen, or leaves with silver borders.

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Natural Christmas Décor

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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