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Snowman decorations are a great choice for cold weather decor. There are plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor display. They come in a wide range of sizes and styles, and there are snowman decorations available for every budget. They can be displayed with Christmas decorations, but also have the longevity to remain appropriate for display throughout the rest of the winter season. There are many choices for snow individuals, snow couples or entire snow families.

Some winters include more snow than others, but outdoor snowman decorations ensure some wintry sparkle in your landscaping regardless of the weather. Outdoor snowman decorations include inflatable pieces such as a giant waving snowman or a group of snow people standing in a snow globe. There are also battery operated snowmen that light up. This type of outdoor decor usually features LED lighting and a wide variety of color options. You can even purchase outdoor snowmen that change color. Musical walkway snowman stake lights are another outdoor option.

You can also adapt existing outdoor features for the season. You can easily transform a lamplight into a friendly snowman face by using the white globe as the face and putting a black top hat on top of it. At that point, you are only missing the cheerful smile, which you can create by using a multitude of craft materials you have at home. For those who don’t want to make a do-it-yourself snowman lamplight, there are premade decorative covers available.

You can also string snowman lights on the live trees in your backyard. If you would rather not string lights in your trees, you can hang sparkly outdoor snowflake decorations as a nice whimsical background for any outdoor snowmen. A final outdoor option that uses existing backyard elements is to decorate fence posts to look like individual snowmen, or to use real snowfall to build your own spontaneous snowmen.

Indoors, there are snowmen decorations available for every room of the house. In the bathroom, you can hang a snowman shower curtain and lay down a snowman bath mat. You can also display snowman toilet paper holders, soap dispensers, and towels.

In the dining room, you can feature snowman tablecloths, place mats, plates, mugs, cake pedestals, and centerpieces. You can even use disposable snowman paper wear. You can decorate the windows with snow can spray, while the children can pull cotton balls apart and display them as a snowy backdrop.

In the kitchen, you can use snowmen stove top covers, dishcloths, and towels. You can create delicious snowmen recipes using food such as popcorn, doughnut holes, and marshmallows. You can also make a lighthearted display by filling a clear canister with marshmallows and labeling it as snowman "poop."

In the living room, you can display icy snowman fountains, fiber optic lights, and snowman pillows, blankets, and throws. This is another great spot to use a snowman area rug. Many candles and candle holders feature snowman designs. Existing pictures or paintings can temporarily trade spaces with snowmen paintings. Personal photographs of your family building a snowman are also a great addition to this themed decor.

 
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Holiday decorating often begins with trimming the tree. Haul out the ornaments, hang the Christmas lights, and top the tree with a shiny star. Whether you choose homemade ornaments or sophisticated adornments to embellish your tree, this holiday decoration will be a cheery focal point for friends and family to gather at during the holidays. Once you’ve trimmed the tree, you can begin adding holiday accents to tables, mantels, and walls. Homemade decorations are the perfect way to add a personal touch to the decorating, and the best part is you don’t have to spend a lot to make your home a winter wonderland.

Create the perfect centerpiece by gathering an assortment of pillar candles and then embellishing them with ribbons and glitter. You can transform a candle by coating it with glitter. Apply adhesive spray to the length of the candle, and then roll the candle in red, green or gold glitter. You can also embellish a pillar candle with peppermint sticks or cinnamon sticks. Use ribbons sparingly; it is not necessary to tie a ribbon around each candle. Once you are satisfied with your candles, place them on the glass platter. Lay the newly made holiday decoration on a table runner for a distinctive look.

Walls will look jolly with framed vintage Christmas pictures. You can find vintage Christmas pictures online or on Christmas cards. If you prefer, you could frame pictures of past Christmases. Hang the pictures in the shape of a Christmas tree by placing one frame at the top, two on the next row, and so on. A “Happy Holidays” sign can be made with a wood board, some paint, and vinyl lettering. After your board is painted, buff the edges of your sign with sandpaper for a shabby chic look. When your sign is complete, hang it below the pictures. Your friends and family are sure to be impressed with this merry display.

No Christmas countdown is complete without an Advent calendar. For a unique Advent calendar, try this: Find a large frame, and string five rows of ribbon across the frame evenly. Gather and then paint 25 clothespins. Adorn each painted clothespin with a button or ribbon. Next you will need 25 envelopes of various shapes, sizes and colors. Label each envelope from one to twenty-five, and then place a story or activity in each envelope. Pin the envelopes to the ribbon on your frame with the clothespins. Place five envelopes per line, and space them evenly. Your family will look forward to opening an envelope each day; this holiday decoration is a guaranteed favorite.

For a tasty holiday decoration, bake some gingerbread men or make a gingerbread house. Decorate them with colorful candies. You can display these, but don’t be surprised if they disappear. However you choose to decorate, remember that decking the halls is a holiday tradition that doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, decking the halls can be a fun, family affair you look forward to each year. Festive wreaths, colorful centerpieces, and homemade confections are things that can be easily made and enjoyed throughout the season. Keep in mind that a holiday decoration makes a great gift for family and friends. As you make decorations for your home, make a few extra for loved ones.