by Furnishly | Jan 5, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Even though the holidays just wrapped up and Christmas might be the last thing on your mind, HGTV expert Albie Mushaney says now could be the ideal time to start preparing for 2022’s festive look.
The “House Hunters Ho Ho Home” host starts looking for Christmas decorations immediately after the holiday ends. “We go with a different theme each year,” Mushaney told Apartment Therapy in a recent interview. “Depending on what goes on clearance after Christmas, we’ll plan our Christmas tree off of bargains that we find the day after Christmas.”
Mushaney, a real estate agent living in Oregon with his wife and kids, says that everyone in his family is a big fan of the holidays. They have five Christmas trees in the house, including a large tree in the living room. The main tree has chrome pearls fashioned as a garland, with red and clear bulbs.
“It’s a very pretty tree, but almost all of the stuff we purchased the day after Christmas last year on clearance,” he said.
To help with affordability, the HGTV host is also fond of dollar store materials. Mixing and matching can yield creative results, and Mushaney applauds his wife’s ability to “combine $13 worth of things from the dollar store and it looks like a million bucks.” He recommends looking for inspiration on Pinterest, which often features at-home holiday craft ideas for those on a budget.
“And if you mess it up, you’re only out a few bucks,” Mushaney said. “So you really don’t have to spend a fortune to decorate your house if you’re creative.”
So keep an eye out for those post-holiday sales and don’t be afraid to start planning ahead for next holiday season.
by Furnishly | Dec 14, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Every Christmas tree is a unique reflection of the individual or family that decorated it – and every ornament has a special story to tell. Are you looking to add to your collection, or want to start a brand new theme from scratch? We have you covered! We’ve scoured the web to collect our favorite ornaments and accents in every style and for every budget. Some are impressive works from famous designers while others are playful on-trend pieces sure to give any tree character. From individual accents for eclectic themes to complete sets for flawless coordination, there’s something here for every tree decoration strategy.
by Furnishly | Dec 9, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Lighting, Style
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While opinions may vary, one of the best parts of Christmas decorating is Christmas lights. From big prjector displays and lighted blowups, to twinling figurines and more there are lots of ways to incorporate lighting into your holiday set up. But the most popular way is through a great set of string lights. However, finding a durable, stylish pair can be a bit hard with so many to choose from. Fear not — we scoured the web and found the best ones for you so you don’t have to. Below, check out 12 of our favorite Christmas string lights as well as some of favroite ways to incorporate them beyond your tree.
Tips for Decorating with String Lights Beyond the Christmas Tree
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by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Whether you’ve been putting off putting up your holiday decorations or you’ve been playing Mariah Carey’s Christmas album since Nov. 1, for those who celebrate Christmas, it’s time to start thinking about a tree. While real trees are non-negotiable for some people, there are plenty of perks in investing in a fake tree — especially if you have kids or pets. Speaking as someone who grew up with a faux tree, they require less maintenance, are much safer, and nowadays they look more authentic than ever. And if you live in a small space, there are tons of miniature options out there that still pack plenty of holiday spirit. We rounded up some of our favorite small faux Christmas trees below — perfect for even the tiniest of spaces — that are getting us in a festive mood (yes, I’m writing this while listening to the Nutcracker soundtrack).
Madelyn Simons and Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
Nicole Lund
Commerce Editor
Nicole writes about shopping and products for Apartment Therapy, but her specialities are candles, bedding, bath, and pretty much anything homebody-friendly. She has been writing for AT for three years.
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