Luminaria, Christmas lights and greenery all set the mood for holiday entertaining
The interior of your home may be decorated for the season, but don't forget about the exterior of your house. This is the first thing your guests see when they arrive, and it can really set the ambience of the party.
- Luminaria: line your driveway or walkway with paper lunch bags (white or natural kraft paper) that are filled with an inch or two of sand. Place a votive or tealight in the sand, light the wick, and enjoy the luminous glow.
- Christmas Lights: try this great idea if you live in an area with snow. Drape a netting light set or a several strings of regular white lights artistically on the ground or in your planting beds. When the lights are covered with snow, they create a magical glow that is indescribable.
- Greenery: I have to admit that I have artificial wreaths on my doors, but I invested in realistic and beautiful arrangements that I reuse year to year. I tuck some real boughs (that are very fragrant) into the artifiical wreaths, and nobody is the wiser!
