Real Simple December 2023Oh, What Fun!

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Oh, what fun!oh-treeYou can deck the halls without breaking the bank. Just try some of these inexpensive yet very jolly ideas and add more joy to your world. BY TEDDY WILLSON; ILLUSTRATIONS BY BOYOUN KIM realsimple-2023-12-01-155realsimple-2023-12-01-156realsimple-2023-12-01-157Add Greenery to Unexpected PlacesTHINK BEYOND THE MANTELAnastasia Casey Austin, Texas @theinteriorcollective

Your wreath is hung on the front door, your tree is perched in the family room, and your garland is…wherever you want it to be! This sleeping nook (left), by designer Anastasia Casey, is a reminder that winter greenery can go anywhere. You can drape some along your headboard, around a mirror, or over a chandelier (away from bulbs). Pro tip: Go with the faux stuff to keep costs down and save yourself from having to clean up pine needles at every turn.

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