For many, the holiday season can be stressful and hectic, when it
should be spent enjoying our friends and families. From endless shopping
lists and the frequent out-of-town visitors, it is easy to feel overwhelmed
and decorating is often the last thing on our minds.
At European Floral Design, decorating for the holidays is one of our
favorite times of the year and creating festive wintery backdrops in the
homes of our customers is one of our specialties. From ornate Christmas
trees to elegant table settings, European Floral Design will transform your
home into a unique winter wonderland that won’t soon be forgotten.
There are many beautiful holiday themes, but one of our favorites at
European Floral Design is the winter wonderland theme. Here are a few
ways in which we create this beautiful setting in the homes of our
customers.
- Cool shades and colors like white, silver and icy blue accents can be utilized to execute a wintery color palette.
- Blankets of artificial snow and ice can provide a delicate montage reminiscent of a far-away frozen forest glen.
- Using mirrors is a definite must for any winter wonderland setting. Not only do they create depth and reflect light, they are also suggestive of a frozen lake or pond. Whether they are used as a part of a centerpiece for your dining room table or nestled into a draping garland, mirrors provide endless elegance to any holiday theme.
- Lighting is always an important aspect when decorating a home for the holidays. Soft candlelight and twinkling white lights flicker amongst a snowy backdrop, exuding warmth and opulence.
- When decorating your home for the holidays, it is important to consider your own personal style. Whether you are more modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, all three can be achieved with a winter wonderland theme.
- If you are more modern, stick with clean lines and simple arrangements that are merely suggestive of a winter landscape.
- If you tend to be more traditional, create whimsy by layering textures and materials that actually resemble the winter wonderland you are trying to create.
- Using fresh flowers is an excellent way to add luxury to a winter wonderland setting. White flowers can be enhanced with a light misting of silver floral spray and interspersed among the setting.
- A statement piece is always a good way to add drama to a holiday theme. Typically this piece is the Christmas tree, but does not have to be. Candelabras or other tabletop arrangements can easily be
substituted for a more non-traditional feel. - Lastly, it is important to include family tradition in your holidaytheme. Family heirlooms such as ornaments, tree skirts, or holiday china can always be incorporated to keep family traditions alive during the holiday season.
