Christmas Central Blog

Whether autumn arrives swiftly or softly, September is often the month people begin to look forward to crisp, apple-scented breezes and falling leaves. Even if autumn doesn’t bring dramatic changes to your neck of the woods, you may want to reflect the changing season by adding fall decor around your home.Since there are still plenty of days left to enjoy your porch and patio, those locations are … read more

There comes a time in late summer when cooler evenings tease us with a taste of autumn. That’s the time for transitional decor that’s a visual counterpart to still-warm days and refreshingly cooler nights – decorations that do for your home what an apple does to your taste buds!Rather than full-out fall, late summer decor is a softer mix of the two seasons. Late summer decorating ideas add muted a … read more

When it comes to home decorating, one of the hardest working and overlooked elements you can add for style and color is the humble topiary tree.A topiary tree or bush is defined by its ornamental form. You’ll find conical and spiral shaped topiaries, as well as ball, double-ball and even three ball topiary trees.While live topiary trees are always an option, artificial topiary trees offer several … read more

Red, white and blue are classic colors for outdoor decorating. Not only is a patriotic color palette perfect for celebrating our favorite summer holiday, the 4th of July, it’s a fresh and bright combination all season long.Since we’re outdoors so much all summer, porches and patios are one place where you can stretch your patriotic decorating style. Introduce red, white and blue in everything … read more

In the depths of winter, do you long for a glimpse of green? Studies show that houseplants can be beneficial to our health. For one thing, green is a soothing color. Also, indoor plants satisfy our urge to connect with nature. Having even a small plant within sight can reduce stress and improve your state of mind. If you don’t have a green thumb or just don’t want to bother with plant maintenance … read more