6 DIY Holiday Decorating Ideas

Still getting the house ready for the holidays? Don’t panic if you don’t have much of a budget for décor. It’s better to use what you have anyway, and the results can be surprisingly elegant. Apartment Therapy featured six DIY décor ideas from UK magazine Living Etc. that use natural materials along with what you’ve already got laying around your house to create festive accents.

No fireplace? No problem. Find a branch, spray paint it white (or leave it natural), and hang it in near the tree. This woodsy “mantel” can not only hang stockings, but it can also be decorated further by twining holiday lights around it. [top photo]

If you can’t get enough of tree branches, here’s a decorating idea that would make a statement in the dining room: hang a branch above the dining table and decorate it with ornaments.

Need a centerpiece? Clementines are in season right now, and their vibrant orange skin is a perfect and affordable way to brighten up a table.

Get the other 3, including reusable alternatives to Christmas trees and wreaths, over at Apartment Therapy.

Link [Apartment Therapy]

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