{"id":6211,"date":"2016-12-14T11:39:55","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T17:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/?p=6211"},"modified":"2019-06-27T12:30:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T17:30:50","slug":"christmas-last-minute-decorators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/tips\/christmas-last-minute-decorators\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Christmas Ideas to Help the Last-Minute Decorators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"cushionsource_christmas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas-460x196.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas-700x298.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house\u2026 not a decoration is out and all is becoming a madhouse! Just because December 25th is just around the corner, doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t still time to throw some decorations together. Here are 7 simple last-minute decoration ideas.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Start with the Entry<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4537037037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNdUhYBDIjO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Janna Allbritton (@yellowprairieinteriors)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-01T02:41:40+00:00\">Nov 30, 2016 at 6:41pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Say \u201cwelcome home\u201d with a personal touch at your front door. Welcome your guests with a cheerful holiday wreath. Add freshness and warmth with red berries and pinecones placed. As you continue through the door, add small elements of Christmas in the entryway, such as fun Christmas-inspired signs or stockings.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Make the House Smell Like Christmas<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNsUkTPDB1Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Jenn L (@jayenn)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-06T22:30:40+00:00\">Dec 6, 2016 at 2:30pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The smell of homemade potpourri lingering through the house instantly brings happiness and the feeling of Christmas. Create this easy stovetop potpourri and let it simmer all day. Just make sure there is always water in it. (Pro tip: A great alternative to letting this simmer all day is using a small crockpot and setting it on low.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand full of cranberry<\/li>\n<li>Orange slices<\/li>\n<li>10-15 whole cloves<\/li>\n<li>2 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li>Christmas tree clippings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Put these ingredients in a medium sized pot and cover with water. Simmer on low on the stove.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use Ornaments as Filler<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Ornaments-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Ornaments\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Ornaments-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Ornaments-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Ornaments-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Ornaments-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use bowls, hurricanes, or anything you can find and fill them with ornaments. It creates a classic look that is effortless.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Add a Wall Christmas Tree<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-0umw6PH_6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Geneva Vanderzeil (@apairandaspare)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-12-03T09:01:13+00:00\">Dec 3, 2015 at 1:01am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>No time or space to go out and get a Christmas tree? Grab a strand of lights and a few thumb tacks and hang them on the wall. You can even hang a few ornaments and decorations on the wall like you would decorate a real Christmas tree.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Add Some Plaid<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Plaid-1.jpg\" alt=\"Plaid Christmas Pillows\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Plaid-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Plaid-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Plaid-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Plaid-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is something about Christmas and plaid that goes hand-in-hand. Find a plaid color that matches the pillows and cushions you already have on your sofa and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/custom-throw-pillow-cs?fabric=RA-210633#step=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add a festive look to the mix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Keep it Neutral<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Neutrals-1.jpg\" alt=\"Neutral Christmas Decor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Neutrals-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Neutrals-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Neutrals-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Neutrals-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If plaid isn\u2019t your thing, keep a neutral color scheme and add some metallics. While a neutral color scheme may not sound very Christmassy, adding metallics to the mix adds a more festive feel. A few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/custom-throw-pillow-cs?fabric=RA-235616#step=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metallic throw pillows<\/a>\u00a0mixed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/custom-throw-pillow-cs?fabric=RA-185323#step=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a pattern<\/a> can be used all year round and not just during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Decorate the Table<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Table-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Table\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Table-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Table-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Table-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CushionSource_Christmas_Table-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Decorate your table with accents of red to easily bring the holidays to meal time. Add fresh flowers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/custom-table-runner?fabric=TT-51269-7#step=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a red printed table runner<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/custom-reversible-placemats?fabric=5403-0000#step=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">red placemats<\/a> to your everyday table setting, and you\u2019re set for Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house\u2026 not a decoration is out and all is becoming a madhouse! Just because December 25th is just around the corner, doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t still time to throw some decorations together. Here are 7 simple last-minute decoration ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6211"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7769,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6211\/revisions\/7769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}