A hanging Christmas mobile offers an unexpected alternative to a wreath, garland, or tabletop display. This imaginative version combines translucent faux-gummy bears, stars, and candy-like beads beneath a clear circular hoop. Sunlight passes through the raspberry, orange, lime, turquoise, blue,…
A hallway may be a pass-through space, but this Christmas display transforms one into a sparkling destination. Translucent gummy-bear figures appear to march between miniature jewel-toned trees, while oversized ornaments and spiraling decorations float overhead. The glass-block walls catch every…
A pool house is not the first setting most people picture for Christmas dinner. Its open doors, pale surfaces, and view of blue water have little in common with a traditional fireside holiday scene. That contrast is exactly what makes…
A mobile-home entrance may not have a deep porch, wide staircase, or towering columns, but it does not need any of those features to make a memorable Christmas statement. This entry uses the compact architecture to its advantage. A striped…
A traditional Christmas village usually draws inspiration from snowy cottages, Victorian streets, or alpine shops. This handmade display takes a more imaginative route. Its striped towers, peaked tents, tiny ticket booth, pennant banners, and star-topped spires turn a familiar holiday…
Decorating a camper for Christmas requires more restraint than decorating a traditional home. Every surface has a purpose, storage is limited, and even a small object can become an obstacle when the aisle is only a few feet wide. This…
Decorating an apartment entry comes with a different set of considerations than decorating a private porch. The space may be narrow, exposed to wind, shared with neighbors, and governed by property rules. There may also be limits on nails, screws,…
Christmas decorating does not have to begin with pine branches and plaid ribbon. A collection of glossy ceramic trees, cheerful bows, sculptural stars, and whimsical animals can create just as much holiday atmosphere. This colorful display feels like the window…
Some Christmas projects make their impact through intricate details. These ornaments take the opposite approach. Oversized honeycomb-paper forms hang above a workshop table in hot pink, turquoise, orange, and lime. Their colors are bold, their shapes are simple, and their…
The laundry room rarely receives much attention during Christmas decorating. It might get a small wreath on the door or a festive towel near the sink, but it is usually expected to carry on washing socks while the rest of…
