Last Minute Thanksgiving Decoration
If you feel like time is flying–you’re not alone. Like it or not, we’re already well into November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With so many holidays that frequently inspire decoration all bunched together at the end of the year, it can be difficult to keep up. If you have yet to decorate your home for Thanksgiving, you can at least take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone.
In this article, we’re going to cover a few simple and easy ways that you can get your home decorated in time for Thanksgiving. For those of you who have visited the Blue Marble Properties blog because you are interested in selling your home, these tips can come in very handy–after all, it is a well documented facts that the cosmetics of a home play a large role in the psychology of potential buyers. But even if you’re not interested in selling your home, getting decorated is a fun activity that carries quite a bit of tradition behind it, and it can help you enjoy the holiday season to the fullest. So without further ado, here are some ideas to consider:
- Recruit help from the Cucurbitaceae family. This is the official name for the group of plants that includes pumpkins, squash, and gourds. These are all relatively inexpensive purchases that can give your home a wonderfully folksy late-autumn feel in a pinch. Another upside is that, in the case of pumpkins and squash, these can also make for a few delicious meals once their time has passed. Pumpkin bowl soup is a must-try!
- Store-bought knickknacks and decorations are quite affordable, as well–and, depending on where you live, may be a bit easier to find than any of the fruit listed above. (And yes, all cucurbitaceae are considered fruit, even though that fact is surprising to many!) Whether you’re looking for adorable miniature turkey statues, subtle fall-leaf coasters, or any array of options in between, the odds are good that you will find something that catches your fancy either online or in-person at your favorite local dollar or department store.
- Homemade decorations can be a wonderful alternative that is both the most affordable and most satisfying of all options. Consider this fun list of 35 ideas, or simply perform a quick Google search to find hundreds of options ranging from paper mache to homemade candles and more. Choosing just one or two options that fit your taste and your talents can really give your home a special and unique feel!
- Accent colors might be the quickest and simplest way to give your home a seasonal flair without investing too much work into the whole process. From putting up autumn-colored curtains, to using extra throw pillows, to buying a new tablecloth, there are many ways to implement this (generally) low-key option.
As Thanksgiving draws nearer, be sure to stay tuned to the Blue Marble Properties blog for more helpful information on how you can keep your home looking fabulous–be it for potential buyers, holiday guests, or both!