How to Decorate Your Home to Look Like Santa’s Workshop
Decorating for the holiday season is always a little easier if you have a theme in mind. The Santa’s workshop theme is a great one to try. It’s fun and festive and it’s especially terrific if you have little kids.
If you are thinking of doing a Santa’s workshop theme this year, here are a few ideas to try out.
Make a WorkStation
Create a workstation by moving a wooden workbench or wooden table into the area. Put a wooden toolbox on top of it and fill it with toy making supplies like glue, a hammer, a small handsaw, felt, and fabric. Add some toys and a kerosene lantern in the middle. Place lunchboxes on the benches and place few pairs of child sized work gloves on the surface to make it appear that the elves have just taken a brief hiatus.
A Coat Rack and Elf Hats
Another quaint touch is a coat rack with elf hats hanging from it. After all, you have to do something to make the elves feel welcome!
Hang a Sign
No one will know it’s Santa’s workshop for sure unless you hang a sign. A vintage weathered-looking one will be perfect. It can say “Santa’s Workshop”, “Welcome to the North Pole” or something similar. You can also hang other signs that say “Elf Quality Control” or “Reindeer Rules” to add to the vibe.
Tip
Decorate artistically and put items that are alike in groupings. This will help you create the vibe while avoiding a cluttered look.
Also, make sure any items that are not age-appropriate are out of reach of young children.
Creating a Santa’s workshop is a terrific way to get festive for the holiday season. Now that you know how it’s done, you are ready to get a great vibe for your home. How will you be doing it up for the coming season?
Eight Best Christmas Traditions to Share with Your Family
Most families have holiday traditions that make every year special. It’s likely you do too. But if not, here are a few ideas that may inspire you.
Drive Around the Neighborhood
This is my family’s holiday tradition. Every year we drive around the neighborhood to check out all the swanky homes that are dressed up to the nines for the holiday season. We usually do this on Christmas night, but lately we have been making other excursions to see the homes that are known for their standout looks.
Collect Christmas Ornaments
Another idea is to add an ornament to the collection each year. Make it special by making the ornament yourself or by finding a custom one in a vintage store.
Play Holiday Themed Trivia
Trivia is always a fun family event. You can play holiday trivia games or scour the internet to make up your own questions. The one who answers the most questions correctly gets a prize.
Make a DIY Photo Booth
Family photos are in order every holiday season. You can make yours special by creating a DIY photobooth. Just find a large cardboard box, cut it open and paint the interior in accordance with the theme of your choice. Then get your camera and snap away.
Listen to Holiday Stories
Another family tradition of ours is to read ‘The Night Before Christmas’ every Christmas Eve. You can do something similar by reading a collection of holiday books with your loved one. If you’d rather not read, there are also plenty of CDs you can buy that are audio versions of the stories. Cuddle up with cookies and cocoa and enjoy your time together.
Count Down with an Advent Calendar
An Advent calendar marks off the days to Christmas. You can make it into a ritual by getting together to cross off the days every night. A celebratory chocolate will make it every more fun.
Buy Matching Pajamas
Another fun suggestion is to buy matching holiday pajamas. You can buy new sets for your family each year. Then wear them on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning and/or take holiday photos in them.
Christmas Brunch or Breakfast
After the presents are opened, sit down with your family for a special breakfast or brunch. This is another holiday tradition my family takes part in. We have chocolate pancakes and hot cocoa. What do you like to serve?
Christmas traditions make holiday time with your family that much more special. They create bonding moments and emphasize the joy of the season. Which of these do you partake in, and which will you be adding to your celebratory routine?
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