I remember my first candy cane at Christmas and there’s a photo to prove it with red goo all over my face.  Whether it’s old fashion ribbon candy, sugar plums that dance in our heads, candy canes, or candy in a bowl, jar or hanging on the tree, it’s is a great, inexpensive way to create the feel of Christmas and a treat to eat!

There are many great colors to use during the holidays: white, gold, blue and jewel tones.  I’ve tried variations through the years however I’m happiest with good old fashion red and green.  There’s the new bright green and sometimes red can go to burgundy, but day in and day out, traditional red and green is one of the best ways to spread the feel of Christmas throughout the house.

Ok, I admit, I loved flocked trees.  Growing up in Texas, flocked was as close as you could get to the feeling of snow.  Now that I live in Colorado and enjoy the natural “flocked” trees outside, the significance of snow is even more important.  Whether it’s cotton balls, spray-on snow, sprinkles of flakes here and there, a handmade paper snow flake or a snowman, any touch of snow you come up with pays tribute to the wonderfully miraculous snowflake. 

Trees are a great addition from big to small.  Depending on space, a collection of small trees might fill the bill, or a full size tree might be better still.  Create a scene with trees as the backdrop for a table centerpiece, sideboard or mantle. A big tree in the window is always a hit and don’t forget to decorate the top!

Whether inside or out, lights bring a feel of magic into the house.  I like to spread this magic around in unexpected ways like wrapping lights around a toy truck, hanging them along a headboard or around picture frames containing family photos and, of course, on the tree.  Lights brighten the house and help you see!