Holiday Home Decorating Ideas

Use our best decorating ideas to trim your tree, decorate your home, and set the table for this holiday season.

Vintage-Inspired Christmas Decorating

Tennessee homeowner Genia Gilchrist shares her tips for decorating a Southern home for the holidays.

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Vintage Christmas Decorations: Mix Metallics with Evergreens
Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

Mix Metallics with Fresh Evergreens

In Genia’s family room, ordinary items receive special holiday accents. Even a simple clamshell feels festive when filled with shiny gold and silver ornaments and a large sprig of magnolia. Genia replaces sprigs every two to three weeks to keep her decorations fresh.

Southern Icon: Magnolia Leaves
Take clippings from your own trees, or purchase a few from a nursery to layer throughout garlands, centerpieces, wreaths, and more. Magnolia leaves add a Southern touch and give holiday greenery a full, fresh look.
 


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