Bring the Holiday Spirit Home: Decoration Ideas for an Unforgettable Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And there’s no better way to ring in that holiday cheer than to decorate your home in preparation for an unforgettable Christmas. 

Since joining the Greensboro family in 1949, we’ve helped generation after generation get into the holiday spirit. We are the go-to destination for unique, Southern-style Christmas decorations, so if you’re looking to fill your home with tradition and charm before the family gets into town, Fleet-Plummer is a great place to start. Read on for some festive inspiration!

The Five Senses

To get some ideas flowing, start by planning around the five senses: smell, touch, taste, sight, and sound.

Consider using natural fragrances like cinnamon and vanilla to fill your home with seasonal scents. You can also use natural elements with different textures like pinecones, magnolia leaves, Christmas trees, garlands, and holly berries to bring some of the outdoors inside, creating that special tactile element which is unique to the holiday season. Candies, cookies, and other treats showcased on cute holiday trays are always a crowd pleaser, and don’t forget visual warmth with candles, string lights, and lanterns for a cozy holiday glow. Finally, turn up the holiday music!

By paying attention to the small details and decorating with the five senses in mind, you’re on the right track for a holly jolly Christmas!

Outdoor Decorating: Southern Hospitality Starts at the Door

The entryway of your home is a critical aspect of holiday decorating. It’s the first thing your guests will see when they arrive, and it’ll be the last thing they see as they drive away in their sleighs—laughing all the way no doubt. 

Here are some quick and easy ideas to bring holiday cheer to the outside of your home: 

  • Decorate porches and entryways with wreaths, garlands, and festive lighting. Or, if you want to think outside the box, consider decorating your porch according to a theme, whether that’s a gingerbread house, winter pine forest, or a snowman-heavy theme. You can collect different design elements according to your theme to make a big statement full of holiday spirit! 
  • Pair outdoor furniture and accessories, such as throws, blankets, and pillows, for a festive and functional space.
  • Check out our outdoor heating collection for grills and heaters to keep gatherings warm and lively. We have outdoor heaters, firepits, and so much more! 

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Eclectic & Personal: Mix, Match, and Make It Yours

We always encourage our customers to try blending vintage and modern styles with unique décor pieces. On one hand, DIY never goes wrong, emulating the holiday spirit perfectly. You can pick and choose from our ornaments, figures, and miniatures to make your own magical mini Christmas village. 

For those wanting something more traditional and cohesive, we carry collectible brands and set pieces, including Byer’s Choice Carolers, Christopher Radko Ornaments, Huras Hand-Blown Glass Ornaments, Karen Didion Santas, and Mark Roberts Fairies. 

If nativities, angels, and snow globes are more up your alley, we have the perfect items to complete the holiday story.

Table Settings: Gather in Style

The dinner table is where family and friends gather together for memorable Christmas feasts. Consider transforming your kitchen and dining room with holiday linens, centerpieces, and place settings, and bring it all together by incorporating festive dinnerware and flatware that enhances the holiday mood.

If you want to get creative, consider layering textures and patterns, and combine different materials—think plaid placemats, rustic wood elements, and silver candle holders. Decorative accents, such as gingerbread houses, elves, reindeer, snowmen, and nutcrackers can go a long way to fill those shelves and side tables as well.

Holiday Spirit For Your Home

Nothing embodies “holiday cheer” like a home that embraces Christmas from patio to hearth. Whether you’re preparing for the whole clan or just want to decorate your cozy igloo for two, Fleet-Plummer is your trusted source for all your holiday decorating needs. Visit our store or contact us today for more inspiration and a jumpstart into the Christmas spirit! 

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