7 ways to use your holiday decor all year long
Holiday decor that you can use in your home year-round
Indoor string lights
No need to store your string lights. Simply stuff them in a mason jar or vase for a centrepiece you can use year-round. Tip: For a luxe look, place lights in a large votive.
Outdoor lights
Don't be that person — you know, the one who keeps their roof lights flashing until August. Instead, string them along your balcony or backyard fence so you can enjoy the glow during backyard barbecues. (Ah, summer...)
Holiday greenery
Dry out your Christmas cedar, break up its branches and hang them in bunches around your home. Or, use boughs as napkin holders for a rustic table setting.
Hanging ornaments
Hang a selection of your favourite tree ornaments on doorknobs around your home for year-round decoration. Embroidered deer ornament, $20, Anthropologie.
Pinecones
Collect small pinecones from your holiday wreath and use them as fire starters. Click here for the complete DIY.
Pendant star lamps
Hang these in your window 365 days a year to create a warm and inviting glow. STRALA, $10, Ikea.
Garland
Keep those colours strung up! Modern garland is a fun addition to your kid's room or birthday party.
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