Christmas Wall Décor with Panache and Style

Entry halls often don’t have a lot of space to decorate, and most of our homes lack the distinction of a foyer big enough for a Christmas Tree, but there’s nothing that says you can’t hang something fun and exciting on the walls. These ideas will bring Christmas to your home, without a lot of high cost.

1 – Music

An old violin found in a yard sale inspired the first decoration. We used soft chenille wire to connect the violin and the bow, then added a hook to the back, using the same chenille wire. A pair of brass candle sconces we used year round were already decorated with miniature silk poinsettia, and tall red candles. Frame three pieces of tea stained Christmas sheet music in gold gilded frames (or sprayed over black frames)and tie a few poinsettias onto the violin handle and curl a few gold pipe cleaners through the leaves , tie with a perky Christmas ribbon and you’ve got a nice wall grouping.

Place a basket on the hall table to collect Christmas cards and you’ve got a delightful entry.

2 – Evergreen Boughs

There’s nothing like fresh evergreen that says “Welcome” to guests. But, if you’re allergic, you may have to substitute fake greenery. Outside, tie in real fruit and seed pods for the animals. Inside tie in a few strands of colorful ribbon, some Christmas bulbs and maybe a few gilded pine cones. Add a big red poinsettia and you’ve got an entry hall fit for kings (and the in-laws).

3 – Snapshots of Christmas Past

Always welcome at Christmas are memories of Christmas Past. Post them in the front hall in a series of frames, or even one big frame with many small portholes. Tie a red ribbon on the top of each photo frame and add sprigs of greenery where possible. On a table or shelf underneath, place a crystal bowl of Christmas Ribbon Candy and you’ll have an enticement that can’t be resisted.

Jan Verhoeff writes creative articles to share values, principles and concepts that bring good cheer to the neighborhood around the world. Visit her site at http://janverhoeff.com and find out how you can enjoy the holiday celebrations, or any day with more verve and style.