“My color palette this year is going to be green and red with black and white accents,” she says. Nicole Fisher, who bases her BNR Interiors firm in New York’s Hudson Valley, likes to blend the time-tested colors of Christmas with fresh twists.
Instead of the usual wreath, hang a set of Terrain’s leather and silver sleigh bells. A slim, white-lighted tree would look enchanting on a city stoop or in a suburban yard. Home Depot’s Polar Wishes collection includes a herd of lighted white deer in various poses, as well as a sleigh and deer combo. Grandin Road also has a silhouette theme, with powder-coated metal deer and mountains. Tempaper’s white Christmas Village wall decal set gives you pine trees, deer, various buildings and an array of stars to create a silhouetted scene. Peel-and-stick removable decals can dress up a front door or street-facing windows.
A few birch logs placed in a galvanized steel or enameled planter, with pine or cedar boughs and some faux or real moss bedding the pot, will look inviting with or without a strand of warmly hued fairy lights. If heading off to a cozy cabin is more aspirational than doable, you can still achieve the chalet vibe. “These can all hit the compost bin when the new year rolls around,” she says. String a popcorn and cranberry garland for window boxes or railings, or make a front-door wreath out of tree trimmings or fallen twigs.
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Professional organizer Shira Gill, whose new book, “Minimalista” (Ten Speed Press), offers decluttering tips, also suggests going biodegradable. When the holiday is over, he notes, recyclable decor can go back to nature "and help to ensure the gift of a safer earth for generations to come.” “I really think a more natural holiday design is absolutely on point this season.” (The Home Depot via AP) Show More Show LessĮason suggests luminarias to light walkways, "and I’ve been playing around with the idea of connecting them with thick garlands and woodland elements. Keep it simple by accenting with natural greenery or go bold with the addition of colorful spotlights and ornaments.
A tree like this one from Home Depot, brings the season home in a welcoming way when placed near the front door. (Lowe's via AP) AP Show More Show Less 4 of8 This image provided by The Home Depot shows a white lighted tree. There are plug-in versions as well as battery operated ones, with a timer – great if you have no handy plug. Frame the front door or wrap a railing with a lighted garland, and add a coordinating wreath, for a cozy, festive vibe. (Grandin Road via AP) Show More Show Less 3 of8 This image provided by Lowe's shows a traditional front door decoration. Kids can imagine they've fallen off a giant's Christmas tree, and adults can enjoy the bold, statement-making patterns. The ornaments are whimsical and eye-catching. (Tempaper via AP) Show More Show Less 2 of8 This image provided by Grandin Road shows their oversized fiberglass ornaments. They'd make an interesting vignette on a front window or door, and they remove easily with no residue. The decals can be attached to any smooth surface. 1 of8 This image provided by Tempaper shows their Christmas Village decals.
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