Let’s get started on some hot Trending New Year’s Eve Decoration Ideas 

1.  Candy Colours

This year we are seeing a ton of bright and beautiful colours.  Instead of traditional black and gold, bring out tons of colour and celebrate with brights.  Accent your home decor with a candy table to lock this theme in.  You can also add hanging garland in candy colours.

 

2.  All the Glitters

By far my favourite, I love everything sparkly so I’m thrilled that we are seeing tons of sparkle and glitter.  You may have noticed a lot of the “flip sequin” clothing in the stores.  Bring this into your home for New Year’s by adding this style to your pillows, blankets and more.  You could also have glitter hair spray or make up ready to use!

3.  Rose Gold Glamour

Bring some glam to your home this New Year’s with rose gold accents.  This colour has been gaining popularity for the past couple of years and is still on point.  Use this colour in your table decor with charger plates, cutlery and edible rose gold flakes or powder on your cupcakes and desserts!

4.  “Bubbles and Bowties”

A cute name with a rather sophisticated look.  To create this look you’ll need dark lighting with warm lights and as the name states, bowties are mandatory.  Use black table cloths, sparkling lighting and don’t forget the champagne! 

 

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5.  Beach Vibes 

Treat your guests with some beachy bliss.  Bring some warm weather in with starfish, palm trees and some of those inflatable pink flamingos you’re seeing everywhere!  I’ve actually seen some cute mini flamingos that would look awesome in a punch bowl.  Bring in some bright pillows and candle holders to bring the decor together.

6.  Elegant and Clean

 

On the flip side, elegance and simplicity has become a top trend in home decor.  Interior design alone is neutral, clean and elegant.  Wood and metal accents are making bold statements amongst grey and white backgrounds.  You can easily add to your decor this New Year’s by bringing in flowers with clear vases, lanterns and glowing candles

7.  Whimsical Wonder

Bring out your inner child with some whimsical charm.  This trend is perfect for a New Year’s party because it’s fanciful and amusing and what’s a better way to bring in the new year?  To achieve this look use coloured decor in tins, fuzzy fabric with woodland accents.  A neat DIY decor project that would work for this look – tie some coloured tea cups on a string and hang them!

8.  Funky Flashback

Disco balls, go-go boots and jive!  Live it up on New Year’s with this forever fun, funky flashback decor trend.  Think lava lamps and coloured lighting.  Go over to your local thrift shop and grab some records to hang on the wall and even break out Bee Gee’s.

Found your New Year’s Decor Idea yet?  There’s a couple more!

9.  “Pop, Fizz, Clink”

Celebrate the traditional New Year’s feeling with the new Pop, Fizz, Clink look.  Use gold, glitter with cursive writing for any lettering on napkins, cake toppers, wall hangings and decor.  Fancy and festive this look never gets old!

10.  Hygge Comfort

Finally, saving the best for last, the hygge inspired trend is the PERFECT way to bring in the New Year!  Forget uncomfortable formal clothing and have your guests arrive in their yoga pants, leg warmers and toques.  Bring out the warm blankets, pillows and floor cushions.  Make warm beverages, light some candles and bring in the New Year in the most relaxed way! 

What New Year’s Decor are you going to use this year?  We hope we’ve given you some inspiration and ideas for this year’s big party.  If you’re looking from some DIY decor to help you get ready certainly check out these Hygge Inspired Blanket Tassels or New Year’s Eve Countdown Clock.

Happy Home Decor!

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What You’ll Need:

• Plain ceramic teacups
• Masking tape
• Ceramic paint
• Paintbrushes

Cover the top half of the cup with masking tape. Pick up some masking tape online for $3.00!

Paint the un-taped part of the cup. Let this dry and apply a second coat. You can find high-quality ceramic paints here.

Dip an old toothbrush into dark blue paint. Using your thumb, splatter paint on top of the painted portion of the cup. If your looking for mugs – check out these, perfect for this project.

Use a thin paintbrush to add two thin criss crossing lines around the top of the cup.

Make your favourite hot beverage, snuggle up on the couch with a great book and hygge away!

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1. Rainbow Trees

Predicted to be the biggest trend this season, this colourful look is sure to make a statement. You can easily create this design by picking up a few boxes of different coloured ornaments. A great tip from www.housebeautiful.com, keep in mind you’ll need more boxes of the colour on the bottom of the tree as it gets wider on the way down.

2. Wicker Tree Skirts

The absolutely perfect way to cover the worst bit of your tree. This collar covers up not only the trunk but also the never attractive water basin. You can get one in any colour you like, from white to dark brown, so they suit any palette.

Christmas Decor

3. 80’s Vintage

Oh the 80’s. A decade where our Christmas’ were filled with tinsel, multi-coloured foil stars, glass ornaments that shattered if you breathed on them and false trees so sparse they looked like they were attacked by termites. But despite all of this, or maybe because of it, you just can’t beat the nostalgic feeling of having a few of these kicking around the house.

This must be why 80’s vintage is making such a huge comeback this year, with stores like Michaels even coming out with an entire vintage inspired collection. Pick up some vintage decor here.

4. Mother Nature

Natural elements have been a part of Christmas decorating since the beginning of, well, Christmas decorating. It all started with evergreen wreaths, berry garlands and pinecone ornaments.  This isn’t a trend that is going anywhere anytime soon and we can’t say we’re sad about that.

5. Warm Golden Lights

In recent years, since the LED bulb came onto the market, the trend in lighting has been icy whites with bold, electric colours. This year that will flip as we see a swing back to warm, golden tones. The glow from these lights will bathe your home in warmth and splendor. But don’t worry! You won’t have to go back to eco-unfriendly incandescent bulbs to get this look.

6. Barely There Christmas

Not for everyone, this hot trend is sweeping the decor world. If you can resist hauling all of your decorations from storage, this look can deliver a clean, crisp and modern Christmas. Our friends at A Crafted Passion have eleven inspirational strategies to get you started.

7. DIY Advents

Anyone remember those cardboard calendars with the not-so-great little chocolates in them? While those are still hanging around, the trend for 2018 is to make your own. There are unlimited tutorials out there – including our own. Options range from chalkboards, to felt, to wood boxes and everything in-between. There’s even kits that make it that much easier to get started – you can find some here. 

8. Plaid Stockings

The great thing about this easy trend is  you can pick up these beauties pretty much anywhere. Because they are so popular this year, every store from the local Dollar Store to Pottery Barn has them in-stock and ready to buy. Don’t wait too long though or they’ll be gone!

9. Folklore

Inspired by the Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-ga’) decorating trend, this Christmas style is sitting front and centre in 2018. Hygge – in a very basic sense – is the Scandinavian concept of feeling cozy contentment and well-being through simple things. With how crazy the world is feeling today, it’s no wonder this concept is so popular. Think candles, blankets, cocoa, and even sweatpants. Its not only about decor, its also a state of mind.

10. Pink

I’m dreaming of a Pink Christmas!! Say yes to this fun colour we don’t normally associate with the holidays. Think pink lights, ornaments, wreaths, dare we say… a pink tree?? While that might be pushing most of us past our comfort zones, don’t be afraid to add touches of this trendy colour to your decor strategy. Perhaps try starting with out funky pink photo box pictured above? Get the tutorial here.

We hope you found this list of Christmas Decor helpful and that you feel inspired to mix something new into your holiday decor this year! However you decorate your home, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

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Large DIY Outdoor Christmas Trees from Tomato Cages

Two it Yourself has created these beautiful Tomato Cage Christmas Trees and has a tutorial too!  These will look great beside any front door, accented with decorations or left simply in green.

DIY Christmas Trees with Marquee Lights

Another awesome tutorial by Christmas Lights, Etc.  I have seen a few of these pallet lighted Christmas tree’s around town and they are fantastic during the day and night.  Put this project on your to-do list!

Joyeux Noel Snowflake Wreath

This is a sparkly wintery coloured decor project.  Easy to make and looks beautiful in the sunlight, this wreath by Champagne and Sugarplums is a bright and beautiful addition to outdoor Christmas decor.

DIY Starburst Ornaments

These simple Starburst Ornaments are fast, inexpensive and totally awesome.  Made by Listotic, these ornaments look best hanging from a large evergreen!

Make Your Own Evergreen Wreath for Christmas

Made by Learning and Yearning, this wreath is made with real evergreen foliage and it’s a statement piece!  Big and beautiful, save the money on a pre-made wreath and begin a tradition of creating your own.

DIY Santa Sleigh

Designed by Her Tool Belt, this Santa Sleigh is too cute!  It will take some time but the finished product is well worth it.  The bright colours and shiny accents make this project a must do!

Hope you found something you’re anxious to make!!

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My project this week is some painted and glittery shells. On our shelves in the living room we have a little wooden dish. Every season I switch out what sits in the dish – its currently holding some sparkly skulls for Halloween. I had been thinking of doing something a little different this year for Christmas, so once Christine and I decided to dedicate a week to a coastal theme, I thought of my dish! Once these Coastal Christmas Seashells came out better than I expected, and as a bonus, only took me an hour to make!

It may be snowing outside but with these decorations, the summer vibe will certainly last a little longer.

Coastal Christmas Seashells

What you’ll need:

• A variety of seashells
• Paint in navy and gold
• Glue
• Teal glitter
• Paint brushes

Firstly, cover some of the shells with glue.

Before the glue dries, dip or pour glitter over the shells.

Paint some of the shells gold. This will most likely need two coats, be sure to let the paint dry between layers.

Paint the remaining shells navy. I painted only half of these cone shells for a fun effect.

Allow them to dry completely.

Finally, arrange into a vase, dish or plate to display and you’re done.

I hope you liked these Coastal Christmas Seashells!  If you’re looking for more Christmas decor, certainly check out this 2 Step Coastal Christmas Starfish Decoration or these Retro Christmas Photo Transfers.

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One of the biggest trends of the past few years has been faux taxidermy. Deer, moose, rhinos, even unicorn heads have been gracing every walls in every colour and texture you can imagine. So  it’s time we showed you how to make one for your own home, especially because you’ll be shocked at how easy and quick this project is. Let’s make this easy faux marble deer head.

Easy Faux Marble Deer Head Decor

What You’ll Need:

• Wood deer head
• Patterned paper
• Paint
• Foam brush
• Modge Podge glue

Paint the sides of the wood gold, covering the deer head all the way around.

If paint gets on the front of the wood that is fine, this will be covered with the patterned paper.

Trace the deer head onto the patterned paper. Tip: trace onto the patterned side of the paper. This will prevent the cut-out not fitting the deer head when you flip it over.

Cut out the tracing.

Cover the front of the deer head with a thin layer of Modge Podge. Make sure its not too thick, puddles of glue will cause the paper to ripple.

Smooth the paper onto the Modge Podge and cover with another layer to seal the paper to the wood.

Finally, let it dry and hang!  A fresh, modern take on Christmas decor. 

We hope you loved this Easy Faux Marble Deer Head Decor for your modern Christmas decor!  If you’re looking for more, certainly check out these DIY Chunky Christmas Blanket Tassels of this Coastal Christmas Starfish Decor.

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DIY Chalkboard Countdown to Christmas Tutorial

• Wooden Board – I found one that still had bark on it, which made a beautiful accent!
• Chalkboard Spray Paint
• Painter’s tape *optional – I used this to cover the bark
• Acrylic Paint – white, red and green
• Accents – such as stickers, glitter, buttons etc
• Glue
• Paint Brush
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Chalk 

DIY Chalkboard Countdown to Christmas

Ta-Da!  Your own DIY Chalkboard Countdown to Christmas

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Here’s the step by step!  DIY Christmas Candy Cane Wreath 

• About 28 candy canes (any flavour/colour)
• Hot glue gun
• Ribbon
• Some plastic snowflakes 
• Embellishments (we used sparkly balls)

DIY Christmas Candy Cane Wreath

Your Christmas Wreath is just about done, one step left…

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