This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own.
Today I’m sharing some quick and easy holiday tips to add some festive cheer to your house. There’s no DIY skills needed for these ideas. And many of the items you may already have in your home.
Easy Holiday Centerpiece
Let’s start with an extremely easy holiday centerpiece. I bet you have most of the supplies in your house.
Grab a Tray
Start with a round tray. I suggest a tray that has sides like this hyacinth tray, which is very versatile. You may remember it from this post a couple months ago.
Add Some Height
This is wreath size-dependent, but you may need to add some height to your tray. I did. I recommend toilet paper tubes. Reduce, reuse, recycle, my friends. The color of the tubes mostly match the color of my tray and give just the right amount of height to the wreath.
Add a Wreath
Gently set your wreath on top of your toilet paper tubes. You may need to adjust the position of the toilet paper tubes. You also may have to add a couple more. Do what works.
Fluff your wreath a little. They tend to get smushed in store and/or in storage.
For reference, I used an 18″ wreath I bought on clearance last year.
Let There be Light!
Set your lantern with candle in them middle of the wreath. You can use a real candle, but I like to use these flameless LED motion flame pillar candles. With small kids, it gives me peace of mind not having an open flame.
Would you look at that. And no one has to know there’s toilet paper tubes in your centerpiece.
Swap Out Throws and Pillows
One of the easiest ways to change your decor for the holiday season is to swap out throw blankets and pillows with more festive ones. If you decorate your house with reds for the season, add a red velvet plush throw, to an accent chair, sofa, or bed. If your style is more neutral, add in some cozy textures like faux fur, knit, and velvet. You can never go wrong with a faux fur throw pillow.
Front Porch Cheer
The lantern I used for the centerpiece comes in three sizes– small, medium, and large. I like using them on our covered front porch. You may remember seeing them in my fall front porch blog post. Well, an easy way to change them for the holiday season is to add some ornaments and fairy lights.
I set the fairy lights to the timer function and put them in the bottom of the lantern. Then, I put the lights in the lantern and add ornaments.
Cute, right? I love how you can see them on our front porch from the street when they’re lit up at night.
Tray, Candle, Greenery
A quick and easy way to add some holiday cheer to the bathroom is with a tray, seasonally-scented candle, and some fresh greens clippings. In a small space, like a bathroom, the clippings will emit a fresh pine scent when the candle isn’t burning.
I put this little set up in our guest bathroom for my mom when she visits for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
With this stressful year, I think it’s important to do what makes you happy. Whether that being going all out with holiday decorations or keeping things simple.
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own.
Brittany says
Every time you share that hyacinth tray I say I want it. I need to go buy that sucker and say ho ho ho merry Christmas to my dang self 🤣❤️
Kristina says
Same! I’m adding it to my Christmas list!
Brittney Grieser says
Great ideas that don’t bring a bunch of clutter but bring the Christmas joy!
jamie says
love the bathroom idea – maybe this year my kids won’t ruin everything i put out with their “curiosity” LOL
Missy says
So many simple and beautiful ideas!
Emily says
Love these! So simple, and I love the small touches of color with the greenery!
Katherine says
Chelsea, you’ve done it again, such amazing ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
Dana says
I love those lanterns! I don’t have a ton of space on the sides of my front door, but those would be perfect. So cute!
Terrah says
Wow! I’ve wanted fake candles with “flames” that move for years. Had no idea BHG had an AFFORDABLE option! Love all these ideas and that they’re “wintery” not just “Christmasy”.
Evelina says
I love that wreath idea! And you’re right – you can NEVER go wrong with a cozy throw and a soft faux fur pillow!
Kate says
Love the toilet paper tubes back!
Kate says
*hack
Jessica says
Love it!! Simple, beautiful ideas! I’m trying the lantern one today!
Shari says
Love all of these ideas, especially the wreath on the tray. I love BHG stuff; it’s gorgeous & affordable. Thanks for sharing!
Amy says
Love the look of putting twinkle lights in those lanterns! Great ideas!
Heidi says
I love that idea with the tray and wreath! Now I wish I would have picked up one of the small wreaths from Trader Joe’s today!
Stephanie says
Love these tips! So easy. Can’t wait to make my home more festive this weekend!
Megan says
Such simple yet impactful ideas. Love it all!
Libby says
Great ideas!
KC says
I love how you make me look at hinges I already have around the house differently! Great ideas.
KC says
*things!
Lisa says
Love all these terrific ideas!! Thanks for sharing;)
Joanna says
These are all amazing. I want to go make them all right now! Love that it’s simple and mostly things I probably already have.
Michele says
Great tip with the wreath & toilet paper tubes!
Rebecca says
Such cozy ideas! I love the BHG line. They have great candles
Gretchen says
Love the idea to elevate the wreath! Smart.
Laura says
Love these ideas! And the frameless candles. With the littles candles make me so nervous.
Laura says
*flameless
Elizabeth says
These are all great ideas! I especially love the wreath in the tray! Thanks for sharing.
Megan says
These ideas are so amazing! I appreciate easy decor ideas as I’m clueless with decor and so not crafty 🤣 Thank you!
Morgan says
I love swapping out blankets and pillow cases for the holidays…. and all the bedding. Makes it feel extra cozy!
Beth says
Love it all! Added 2 red throws to cart and bought that tray a couple months ago at your recommendation. Keep spending my money!
Jessa says
Cute. Easy. Brilliant. I think you’re a genius!
Jackie says
Great ideas! Off to grab tp tubes out of the recycle bin 😂
Stefany says
Definitely doing that wreath trick on my tray in my ottoman! Thank you 🙌🏻
Katy says
Lovely ideas! I have a similar tray in my bathroom. Hmm.
Anderea says
Love it!!!
Sarah says
I really need to get out some decorations. But my porch is lit so my neighbors probably think I’m super festive 💁🏼♀️
Kelly says
Wow! Those are so simple, but such a great impact. Love it!
Beth says
Great tips! Love the use of the toilet paper rolls!
Alysss says
Love these ideas! So simple and beautiful!
Katie says
Great ideas!
Dawn says
Beautiful ideS!
Candie says
thanks for that toilet paper tube hack! Love the lanterns with the ornaments and lights.
Kathleen says
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing all those creative tips!
Madelyn says
That is so stinking cute!! I love the way the fairy lights in the lantern look! And you could totally use a real greens wreath to bring the Christmas smell in. Love it!!