6 Simple Christmas Decorating Hacks!

Hey friends! Every year when I share my home all decorated for Christmas, I get a lot of questions about how I hid wires and hung greenery.
I thought I would finally sit down and write a blog post about this topic, especially since it took some time for me to figure all of this out. Hopefully it will be a help to many of you!
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[@melindalabombard804]

I learned from another you tube channel to wrap my fairy lights around paper towel tubes. My lights were tangle free this year😊 Never apologize for the baby sounds they are wonderful😇

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Great tips, Andrea.✨👏🏻 Also, I want your horse tucked in right behind you.🥰 Baby talking.🥰

[@jaynebrown693]

Sarah, I always think of you now when I see Andrea’s Horse 🥰

[@PineandProspectHome]

Aw thank you so much Sarah 🥰🥰🥰

[@paulettetaylor1333]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen for decorating without destroying your walls and woodwork.

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you so much Paulette, glad it was a help!

[@rfranksensey]

❤️your tips and tricks your home and sweet family!!!!

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@marysmith4240]

Love your tips and I LOVE the little baby sounds!🥰 P.S. Baby-wearing wasn’t a thing when my own kids were little, but I wish it had been. I sure miss their snuggles! Grandchildren are SUCH a blessing! Love everything about your home and channel. ❤️

[@PineandProspectHome]

Aw thank you Mary, I love my wrap so much! ❤️

[@cindyclark9534]

All great hacks and I must admit I use a lot of them myself. 😀

[@PineandProspectHome]

Good to know, some of them are life savers!

[@lesliepowell6471]

Thank you so much for the information. I have been wondering about the arch. As I always say beauty and brains! Baby Isaiah is just a doll. Love hearing him.

[@lorrilewis2178]

I just watched a Christmas home tour with so much decor, I felt claustrophobia. Had to come here for a palate cleanser. I really appreciate that you know when to stop and the end result is actually more magical.

[@denisereilly7943]

Wow....you’re so blessed to have a handy husband....I’m sure you know that! Lol...thanks for all the great tips. Love all your decor for Christmas!

[@lauras5026]

I find those Command strips NEVER hold what they say they will. And they aren't cheap either LOL. I also use cup hooks!

[@PineandProspectHome]

No haha! They work great for holding down wires, the clips to at lease, but yes cup hooks for garland works better!

[@curban616]

It’s called a forstner bit..lol!! There are a lot of words that make no sense, that’s why the word doesn’t come to you. I loved that last hint for the tree. I have artificial trees that set pretty high in the stand and it would look crazy to put a lot of blankets around it to cover it up. I love the bucket you have your tree in! Great video! Baby talk. 🥰

[@loripowell7654]

I love that you share all your handy tips & tricks. It sure helps to make it all so much easier. Your home looks so festive & beautiful!

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you so much Lori!

[@deannaworm2365]

I love the bucket your tree is in and want to try that for my home. As always, you are so creative and I so enjoy visiting with you in your lovely home!

[@victoriajohnson914]

Thank you for the tips Andrea! Loved hearing the little man put in his opinion! So precious! I enjoy the simple, rustic, elegance of your home! Merry Christmas to you and your family!🌲🌲🌲

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you Victoria, Merry Christmas to you too! ❤️

[@gailacook5102]

Great ideas! Sweet Isaiah’s comments😍💙……

[@jackiemartin5441]

I did something similar, but I used bricks for weights, not weights! Great idea.

[@trinaroe5132]

The bit name you were looking for is a hole borer bit that fits a drill. Get one just ever so slightly larger that the pole diameter. I’m not sure how it would work on painted trim, but on my dark stained varnished wood trim I use brown extension cords with pieces of clear packing tape instead of the command hooks. It’s much cheaper, and any sticky residue can be removed with a citrus based cleaner. I use a lot of extension cords for window candles that I have on timers. In one spot a dark extension cord would have shown under the curtains and against a light wall, so I used a white one. But then the cord showed against the dark trim, so I cut a piece of brown plastic v-shape window/door weatherstrip and stuck it on the sill. The cord runs behind the V just where the white would have been noticeable. Instead of twine I use green floral wire. I buy a full spool and it lasts me about 10-15 years! I use it not only for making my own swags, but also for reinforcing purchased garland for outdoors. I often find when I buy white pine garland that the wrapping is loose and stems would fall out if it isn’t reinforced, plus the wire makes it stronger to hang outdoors so that wind, movement, abrasion doesn’t wear it away the way twine mine be worn away outdoors.

[@RobinJohnsonDecor]

Great tips, I love your decor. I use fairy lights all over my house too!

[@PineandProspectHome]

I love the extra warmth and coziness they add ❤

[@palazuria6006]

I was wondering ALL of this!! Thank you! - Tammy

[@PineandProspectHome]

Oh perfect, I really hope it is helpful!

[@ruthgoddard6539]

Great tips. I love the clear hooks for cords.

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you Ruth, they hide them so well!

[@trinaroe5132]

One of my favorite things for Christmas is candles in the windows. I have cafe curtains on just the lower sash in most windows and I place the candles where the two window sashes meet above the curtain. In most places I have the type of candles that manually turn of and on and I plug them into timers that I can control for scheduling. There are some places where I have the light sensor that turns them on and off automatically and some other places where I have the type that turns on and stays on for 8 hours then turns off and automatically comes on at the same time the next day. But I prefer the type that I can completely control with my own timer for the living room and bedrooms. That way the living room lights are still on when I get up in the morning and the bedroom lights are too, with the difference that those go out overnight.

[@karellarsen939]

Great tips Andrea!

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you Karel!

[@rose.g.belfort71]

Thank you Andrea for all the inspiration for this beautiful moment. Like you, I love Christmas. As you said once, it's to go back to childhood and remember those magical times. Best wishes and many blessings to the whole family. Much love and MERRY CHRISTMAS for everyone !!! 🌹🎄 ♥ ️

[@PineandProspectHome]

Yes, I love Christmas so much! Merry Christmas Rose! 🎄 ♥🎄 ♥

[@bridgetmcgrath3964]

Beautiful

[@JShow78]

Even though I love to sew and have made my own tree skirts this year I used a vintage crocheted blanket. It’s fast becoming my favorite ever. I have a new puleo (yay I ordered a big one) arriving tomorrow and I’m hoping to come up with a creative way to put the tree into.

[@PineandProspectHome]

I am so excited you were able to get a Puleo tree! I hope you love it, they are so realistic!

[@eversosophi9653]

great tips • the light fixture above your kitchen sink is adorable 💕

[@sharonsomers5513]

Very good tips. Your house is so pretty.

[@sherrykahn2474]

Your house looks so pretty and welcoming!I love your style of decor for Christmas and just in general!I also love the Garland and lights you have above your room entrances so pretty!Enjoy your lovely home and C.decorations!!!!😁

[@TS-pw8ve]

I noticed that sled in the entry way 😍 is a thrift haul coming soon 🤗

[@PineandProspectHome]

My mom actually lent it to me! I am torn between leaving it there and using it as porch decor, we will see ❤

[@greencottagegoods2474]

Great info.! Thanks for sharing!

[@ice-mp5dx]

Great video idea!

[@PineandProspectHome]

I hope it was helpful to you!

[@janiceforkum3889]

Thanks so much for the useful tips!👍😊

[@lindacrane600]

Beautiful, thank you for the tips.

[@PineandProspectHome]

I hope they are helpful! ❤️

[@jessielynchanparaiso8882]

For tree skirt I used my white curtain. And it looks so beautiful.

[@carolyost6733]

Wonderful tips! Many thanks!

[@PineandProspectHome]

You are welcome Carol, I hope they are a help! 🎄 ♥

[@JennaDPhotographyAK]

All great ideas! We also created our own tree stand this year when I bought a tree color and distressed it to look like an old vintage basket but the stand wouldn't fit inside it. Hubby rigged up a wood holder for me and it looks fantastic. I also use clear push pins for keeping some of my garlands and items where I want them. Super cheap for a whole package, they blend in and have minimal evidence when I'm done. :)

[@tammyevans7333]

Love your ti ps, thanks!

[@PineandProspectHome]

I hope they were helpful to you!

[@charlenehoekstra1591]

I enjoyed your video tips 🎄

[@janicehunt8532]

Next year I want my husband to make that type of block as I too have some large baskets. I’ve done that one year but my tree was smaller.

[@PineandProspectHome]

It truly worked so well and I love the basket at the bottom of the tree!

[@karenlyle322]

Great information 😀

[@PineandProspectHome]

I hope it is helpful to you!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

I always make that same reference to big bows as “covering a multitude” of messes when it comes to my girls hairdos! Ha ha the same thing definitely applies to Christmas decorating!

[@vivianstidham9596]

Thank you Andrea for sharing your tips and tricks for hanging and displaying your Christmas decor. You have decorated everything so simply & beautifully. I like how you've strung your wooden bead garland on your Christmas tree. Those are not easy to swag because of their weight, as you know. Everything is just gorgeous. You really have a gift for balance where it's not too over down. Lastly, you are so beautiful! Yes, I mean it! You and Mike are a cute couple with cute boys! I hope y'all have a very Merry Christmas. Oh, before I forget, you probably already know about the danger of kids swallowing button batteries, if not just google it. So proud of you and your sweet family. Merry Christmas and Big hugs from Texas! 🎄🇨🇱

[@jaynebrown693]

Hi Andrea ~ glad to hear you use cup hooks also for the Garland. I have some Garland on curtain rods and I attached it with floral tape many places along the rod. It is the same color are the Garland base, so it blends in good. My problem with fairy lights is they get dull after a week of using them. Then you need to replace the batteries. This is my first year of using just them and not plug in lights. You can tell the difference for sure. So I spent money on those and batteries and I am disappointed! Lesson learned. Love you husbands invention for the base of the tree! 👍👍 Thanks for the great tips ! ❤️❤️🌲🌲❤️❤️

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you so much Joyce! I appreciate your feedback, and yes we love the base too! It worked well!

[@jacquelinea8224]

Just a note about the fairy lights because I'm obsessed with them, too. You can get electric ones if you want that magical look and can hide a cord. I mix those with regular white lights on my tree. There's just something about them that makes things look special. You can also get electric sets that are strung together like icicle lights, but longer. They look super pretty in windows.

[@jaynebrown693]

@@jacquelinea8224 Thank you for this information. I didn’t know they had electric ones! I’m new to the “fairy light world”. Always used the regular and I’m missing them this year! Lesson learned . Merry Christmas !!

[@valeriegaltier6565]

Happy Christmas to Andrea and all your beautiful famille 👪 I looooove your Christmas and home décoration sooooo much. Tour baby is a Goodyear singer. Kisses and Hugues Noël 🤶🎅🤶🎅🤶 fle🌸🌸

[@laurabraley1907]

Love your ideas! I put my tree in an old very ornate umbrella stand that I found at a flea market bc I have never found a tree skirt that I like. I love the look of my tree up off of the floor. Wish i could add a photo for you too see it! 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@PineandProspectHome]

That sounds really pretty! I am so glad you found a solution you love for your tree, Merry Christmas! ♥

[@Melody-285]

Sounds like a great idea !

[@michelleneuman579]

Great tips! I cant ever get command strips to work and still dont know how they come off. I dont know hubs terms and he surely doesnt know mine! Yes, I also love the baby sounds!

[@patriciabritton5917]

Any snow yet where you live in Michigan? You decor is lovely Andrea. I did different decor on my tree this year and some stuff of course I already had and it looks great. 2nd year for me to have a pencil tree. I think that is what they call it . Tall skinny tree.

[@carlajimenezg3014]

🎄🎄🎄FROM CHILE🎀

[@mareastaples2455]

Absolutely love your style. Your home is gorgeous!!!!! Ooopppsss.. the greenery and faux cedar above come in as the twine. I was hoping to order some . Also I thought you mentioned the fairy lights as using button batteries, the above set uses AAA they would be quite heavy in comparison for my needs, can you help? Thank you for such a beautiful channel and sharing your style with us!

[@lazytbonecattle]

Yes! Looking for the faux cedar and greenery as well?

[@patriciaelkins8218]

Thank you for answering these questions. One other one, your electric fireplace, where is the power source for this? Have y’all installed an electrical plug in your fireplace? Thanks again, Patricia

[@terrinoe6315]

Thank you sweet Andrea. I wanted to let you know the links for the garland and greenery lead to twine.

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

👍🎄

[@janiewilliams5803]

A question: I have not used live greenery this way. It is beautiful. Does it last or become dry and brittle in only a few days? Thanks!

[@AnnemarieAllen62]

Did you knit your stockings hanging near the arched doorway? I knit some just like that!

[@mmr1646]

What paint color is on your walls? And also, did you make the sheet music garland yourself? Your house is beautiful!

[@PineandProspectHome]

Hello! This covers a lot of the colors in my house, hopefully this helps! www.pineandprospecthome.com/paint-colors-in-our-cottage-style-home/

[@hollysmith9265]

the faux cedar link is wrong. also which one is the button battery lights?

[@queenofpeace2]

Help! The twine, faux cedar and greenery all have the same link.

[@cactusbound]

Command strips don’t work for our walls. We live in the south west and they just love texturizing all of our walls so… I don’t have any smooth walls