Although Thanksgiving can be a time of great joy and catching up with loved ones, the time before Thanksgiving can get really busy as we decorate and prepare for the big feast. Decorating for Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun, but the cost can add up really quickly. Holiday decoration is a big business in the US, but you don’t have to break your wallet to make your home look beautiful and inviting as you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. There are a variety of ways to decorate on a budget, all while having fun with your family at the same time.
Here are a few easy ways from our Seattle Moving Service to rethink decorating for Thanksgiving and have your family join in the fun:
- Look around your house for items you already own. You might be surprised at the creative uses for things you already own. Those extra tall candle holders you have hiding away in the closet that your aunt gave you several years ago left in moving boxes? Bring them out to the table and put some small pumpkins or interesting-looking squash on top to make an interesting centerpiece.
- Next, shop at second-hand stores. Many second-hand stores have a shelf full of wonderful seasonal items, which range from vintage (way to go for a unique, classic look) to modern (think shabby chic). The prices are very affordable, and if you shop the sales, you can get even steeper discounts on some really unique holiday decorations. You can find some really great treasures this way.
Find Inspiration Outside
- Also, find beautiful inspiration outdoors. Everyone knows the most beautiful works of art exist outside the home in nature. Collect beautiful nuts, squash, leaves, pine needles, or tree branches, and show them off in glass vases, bowls, or candle holders. Find some branches and put them in a vase to make a Thanksgiving tree.
- And finally, think simple. We all tend to overcomplicate things in our lives, and decorating for Thanksgiving is no exception. Sometimes the most beautiful decorations are also the simplest. Go with simple shapes, a few colors, or your favorite decorating style.
Our Last Tip
No matter what materials you use or the style and colors you pick, decorating for Thanksgiving can be both fun and inexpensive. Look around your house for things you already own and turn them into decorations. If you are looking for something truly unique but easy on the budget, try the holiday section of your local thrift store. There you can find many different holiday decorations, at a fraction of what you would pay at a retail store.
If you run out of inspiration, take a step outside where some of the most beautiful fall decorations are waiting to be discovered. Try to keep things simple, sticking with just one theme, a few colors, or a style that you know best. Awake your inner Picasso and grab whatever art materials you have on hand. Above all, have fun and enjoy the time you have with your loved ones.
