5 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays

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Turn up the festivities this holiday season with a few simple additions to your home that will make your guests ooooh in awe. Even if you’re not planning on entertaining, there’s nothing quite like coming home to a winter wonderland after a long day of work.

1. Scented Candles
The simple power of a few scented candles can instantly transform your home. Choose scents that evoke warmth, like cinnamon, vanilla or hazelnut, for an instant pick me up.

2. A Fuzzy Throw
Get cozy by adding a chenille blanket to your couch that makes it easy to stay warm while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.

3. A Chalkboard
Create a rustic vibe and remind everyone of the holiday occasion with a decorated chalkboard.

4. Festive Hand Towels and Soap
Don’t forget the bathrooms when adding the holiday magic around your home! Some festive holiday hand towels and scented soap will make all the difference!

5. A Winter Floral Arrangement
Skip the poinsettias and update your floral game with small white arrangements. Use a combination of vintage and contemporary vessels to hold white spider mums, seeded eucalyptus and cedar branches. For more impact, line them up down them middle of a table or along a window sill and spray with silver floral spray paint.

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