As we move into my favorite “-ember” months, we move into my favorite decorating seasons! While the opportunity to decorate my front porch thrills me in any season, the “-ember” months give me the rare chance to use my favorite offbeat decorating tip: look up!
Look Up
SeptEMBER brings in the spooky season and by October it’s in full effect. Some of my favorite Halloween decorations are about hanging things up high. Last year, I hung witch hats on fishing line from the ceiling throughout my entry way, appearing as if 10 invisible witches were gathered there to welcome you to the party when you walked in the front door. This year I may bring in some floating candles as well to add an additional element of surprise in the night.
Holiday Seasons
As we move into the holiday season, NovEMBER and DecEMBER, I love to hang large ornaments and/or bells in my entryway ceiling to elevate my decor experience. It’s always a fun addition to have some height with color and glimmer to raise your gaze. Some of you may have covered porches where you can use the same tactic. If you are more “winter wonderland” than “silver bells”, as a theme, you can also hang large crystal snowflakes or icicles from on high to add a little icing to your overall decor.
Outside the Norm
Hanging lanterns and stars from ceilings, beams, and eaves gives an unexpected item to catch your eye throughout other seasons too. When we decorate, the traditional: the pumpkin-covered fall porch, the Christmas tree and the colored lights, and the seasonal wreaths all add a sense of comfort in decoration. But add in something outside of the norm, or something inside the norm, but at the next level- up, and you’ll see people’s eyes light up, because things are looking… up!
