Recyclable Holiday Décor

I love decorating for each holiday, but I hate having to store all the decorations. I have a small home, and storage is at a premium. Also, buying decorations for every holiday can get really expensive! I think it is such a waste, especially when it’s only out on display for a few weeks a year. So, I’ve come up with a few holiday decorations that I can recycle all throughout the year regardless of the holiday or season! This saves me cash, plus there’s no putting up and taking down; you’re always ready to go regardless of the occasion!  

1)Cake Plate for Any Occasion: A pretty cake plate makes a great centerpiece. Many cake plates, like mine, have cutouts that ribbon can be woven through. For each holiday, I have festive ribbon purchased from my local $1 store. And while picking out my ribbon at the $1 store, I can easily find holiday items to display on top. So, for only a few bucks, minus the cost of the cake plate itself, I always have a beautiful, festive centerpiece. And best yet, I only have one small storage box in my basement holding all the interchangeable pieces. Cheap + less clutter = happiness! 

 

2) Two Step Holiday Wreath: The front door is the first impression to your home. I always like it to be welcoming, and a cheerful holiday wreath does the trick. But wreathes can be very expensive, plus I hate storing them - they take up a lot of priceless real estate! So, I have one, yes, one, single wreath I use for each and every holiday. It’s not flashy, but it’s simple, cute, and does the trick! I purchased one standard wreath from my local $1 store. I really love my $1 store, if you couldn’t tell. Also, at the $1 store, I buy one or two pieces of holiday garland (depending the length) and a single decoration like the Easter Bunny garden stake shown (I sawed off half the stake). I simply wrap the garland around the wreath (spray paint if desired) tying it at each end. I only went halfway around with this Easter wreath to make it look like a basket. Then, I simply stick my decoration through the garland. That’s it! For less than $5, you have a cute holiday wreath. And better yet, nothing is permanently adhered to the wreath, so you can easily change it again and again. Memorial Day will be here before we know it, and I plan on tucking a flag in the garland. Please share your ideas of how you plan on using this wreath.  

3) Festive Simplicity with Glass Jars: This last one may not blow your socks off, but it does the job! I have three square glass jars placed in a window sill between my kitchen and dining room always displaying festive goodies inside. For example, Easter I use plastic eggs, Christmas glass ornaments, and Valentine’s Day conversation hearts. And guess where all these items can be bought??? And when there isn’t an upcoming holiday, I fill the jars with wine corks or potpourri. Do you have any other suggestions of what can be used on a regular basis?