easy and homemade christmas ornaments

Silk calla lilies lend a surprising note of spring. Bright idea: Let the basic style and colors of your home guide your holiday decorating, advises interior designer Rollande. The idea is to enhance, not overwhelm, the spaces you live in.

Decorated then filled with holiday treats, these nostalgic cones spread sweet holiday cheer.

Pure white doves flock en masse to the miniature tree s branches, proclaiming peace on Earth. Cut your own from white card stock and hang from lengths of ribbon, or use dove shaped gift tags for a quicker solution. In keeping with the humble theme, the tree sits inside a pale blue painted galvanized bucket.