stylish holiday and christmas decorating ideas

Opportunities abound for sweeping displays of lavish greenery along the mantel. This seasonal vignette calls for apothecary jars filled with cranberries, which are accented by the warm glow of sparkling fruit and pinecones.

Think outside the overflowing bins and boxes of decorations for a clever way to embellish bare tabletops. Turn Fridays game night staple into an innovative holiday prop.

An entryway extends a homes first greeting. Welcome a few unexpected characters into your decor by animating a tabletop with an enchanted wintry scene.

Show off the influx of seasons greetings on a vintage tobacco basket by tucking well wishes into the overlapping strips of reed.

A centuryold coaster calls to mind winters past and showcases a flurry of Christmas greetings.

Weave lights and a garland around your handrail for a punch ofChristmas charm.

This ideasperfect for a mantelor entry table: Fill six likesized canning jars with ornaments, tinsel, greenery, you name it. Assemble the jars in a pyramid, then wrap it with a shiny garland and top with a star. Done!

For the tree in thiscozy Christmas cabin, a simple popcorn garland, glass ball ornaments, and a wooden crate in lieu of a tree skirt reinforce the homesstuckintime vibe. The fir garland above the mantel and solo sprigs of pine found in vases throughout the house also add an organic element.

Add country flair to your mantel with stockings in designs of aseed sack, gingham, ticking stripes, or a grain sack.

Filled with split logs (some accented with colorful chalk for extra panache), this nonworking fireplace still proves a cozy anchor for thisTudor houses family room.