How to Save on Decorating for Christmas

Christmas is a time for being with family, friends and loved ones. It is a joyful time that's filled with laughter, good cheer and fun. It's easy to get excited for Christmas, especially if you know that you can get into the spirit even on a small budget. One of the favorite activities people do during the Christmas season is decorating their homes to reflect the festiveness of the season. Some people, however, have to work on a budget and that dampens their spirits. Somewhat. Did you know that you can still be fun and festive even if you have to decorate on a budget?

Here are ways to do just that:

1. Reuse last year's decorations.

Put out all the Christmas ornaments, Christmas stockings and other Christmas decorations that you have stored in the attic. There is really no reason to buy new decorations every year! Everything from Christmas ornaments to Christmas lights should be up for a renaissance!

MerryStockings Tip: You might want to consider buying an artificial tree this year, so that you could reuse it year after year.

2. Be creative with your arrangement and design.

Just because you are using last year's decorations does not mean you have to decorate your house in the same manner that you did last year. Change the arrangement of decorations that you have. If your Christmas tree was the center of attraction last year, maybe its place this year is in one of the corners or near a large window. Let the lights from your tree be visible outside to friends and neighbors. Last year's tree ornaments could be used to add flair to the wreaths on top of your fireplace.

MerryStockings Tip: You can easily update older decorations by putting glitters, personalizing, and embellishing them. For example, Christmas stockings may be spiced up as explained in this previous blog post.

3. Repurpose everything.

You can easily use Christmas decorations for other purposes. For example, tree ornaments from the previous years could be cleaned and placed in a bowl and serve as an eye-catching and relevant centerpiece for your tables.

MerryStockings Tip: Create a Christmas card wall! If you have saved those beautiful Christmas cards that you and your family receive every single year, then you can post these on one wall of your living room. Not only will you have captured the holiday cheer, it will warm you with the reminder that you are truly loved and remembered by friends.

4. Shop for new decor on a budget.

Even if you do reuse and repurpose past Christmas decorations, it would still be nice to have new accents. The good news is that you could easily find lovely Christmas decorations online that are very light on the budget. The possibilities are endless. What's more, you have the option to customize these decorations too.

Further, you can opt to make your own Christmas decorations. Check out Pinterest for inspiration. Chances are, you will be surprised at how easy and beautiful home made decorations are.

Lastly, you could get lower prices if you buy out of season. Christmas decorations bought now are cheaper than the same ones bought in December. This is simply the law of supply and demand.

MerryStockings Tip: New accents and decorations can add a whole new look to what you have, and it does not really have to be expensive. Check us out at MerryStockings.com to see the great personalized and customized holiday decor and make it yourself.