I love decorating for the holidays. Decorating makes the house feel cozy and loving, and a cheerful place to celebrate . Candles create a warm ambiance, but with the kiddos around, I hesitate to use candles in my decor. Instead, I’ve found new ways to bring that lovely ambiance to decorating without using candles. These cozy ideas will warm up your holiday decor!
Check them out in the slideshow.
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Anthropologie Ombre Bottlebrush Trees
The colors of these ombre bottlebrush trees add instant warmth to a table.
Pick them up at Anthropologie .
Christmas Tree Cuttings Centerpiece
Use trimmed Christmas tree branches for a centerpiece. And the mulled spiced wine is another warm bonus!
Via A Bubbly Life
Twinkle Lights
Use mini stargazer lights around decor for a warm glow around the house. Drape them around a mirror or frame or just use by themselves to light up your table!
Via Shop Terrain
Firefly Lantern Mason Jar
Fill mason jars with little lights and hang!
Via World Market
Grapevine Light Ball
Grapevine is perfect for a rustic look around the holidays. Pick up a grapevine light ball for a softer look.
Hue Iced Metallic Christmas Ornament Set
String a set of metallic ornaments through the house or line a tabletop with them!
Via Dwell Studio
Lighted Christmas Wreath
Make your own string light wreath with this easy DIY tutorial.
Via A Bubbly Life
Lit Gold Etched Mercury Trees
Gold etched mercury trees will brighten up any holiday entertaining occasion.
Via Pottery Barn
Merry Bright Marquee Light
DIY a marquee light and quickly brighten up any room!
Via A Beautiful Mess
Sequin Christmas Trees Holiday Decor
Sequins make everything better. Including your tabletop for all your entertaining needs!
Via Momtastic
Sparkly Branches with Silver Glitter
Silver glitter branches are a festive touch for a table. You can make these with any color glitter you want to match your holiday theme!
Via Momtastic
Pine Cone Light Branch Vases
Combine pine cones with branches and lights for a gorgeous centerpiece.
Via Trendy Tree
Joy Rope Light DIY
Spell out your favorite holiday word or phrase with rope lights. This is a very simple DIY with a big impact!
A House Full of Sunshine for Practically Functional
Vintage Cloche
Create a snowy setting and make a cloche. Go with the vintage look with a tree strapped to a car!
Via DIY Beautify
Wooden Box Centerpiece Gold Pine Cones
Gold spray paint will warm any look up! Spray some pine cones and fill a rustic box with them.
Via Boxy Colonial
Feather Trees
Adorn your tabletop with feather trees!
Via Nova 68
Natural Elements Flowers in a Cloche
Fill a cloche with some natural elements---like flowers, fruit, and pine cones---for a warm, rustic look.
Via Pier One
Winter Centerpiece with Wine Bottles
Fill decorated wine bottles with glittered branches for a pretty winter centerpiece.
Via The Real Thing with the Coake Family
Birch Battery Operated Candles
These candles are battery operated and look like a beautiful birch log!
Via Grand in Road
Lighted Burlap Garland
A lighted burlap garland gives you that cozy winter feeling.
Via Create Craft Love
Christmas Glass Blocks DIY
These Christmas blocks will lighten up your night!
Via Simply Designing