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The Festive Decor blog
Decorating ideas, easy how-tos and a little holiday inspiration for every season.
🎄 Christmas · November 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas: Garland, Lights, Signs and Layers
Style a Christmas mantel step by step with pre-lit garland, stockings, signs, candles and layered trees, plus five easy looks from farmhouse to snowy white.
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🦃 Thanksgiving · November 1, 2026 · 5 min read
The Day-After-Halloween Decor Swap: From Spooky to Thanksgiving
Switch your Halloween decor to a warm harvest look in one afternoon. What to keep, what to pack away, and easy swaps for the door, mantel, table and yard.
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🎄 Christmas · October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Artificial Christmas Tree Care Guide: Setup, Fluffing and Storage
Make your artificial Christmas tree last for years. Learn smart assembly, fast fluffing, gentle cleaning and careful packing so it looks full every season.
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🎄 Christmas · October 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas: Wreaths, Lighted Figures and Signs
Christmas porch decorating ideas for any entry, from big lighted wreaths and potted porch trees to glowing snowmen, welcome signs, banners and a doormat.
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🎃 Halloween · October 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Last-Minute Halloween Decorating Ideas for a Big Look in Little Time
Halloween is days away. Quick decorating wins using what you already have, plus fast-setup inflatables, lights and props worth knowing for an easier setup.
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🎄 Christmas · October 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Lighted Christmas Yard Figures: Sizes, Styles and Scene Building
A guide to lighted reindeer, sleighs, trees, archways and figures. Learn how to choose sizes, group pieces into a scene and plan a better yard display.
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🎄 Christmas · October 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Themed Christmas Tree Ideas: Novelty Shapes, Bold Colors and More
Themed Christmas tree ideas beyond the classic green: Santa hat, palm and dress form trees, bold colored and slim trees, plus gingerbread and woodland themes.
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🎃 Halloween · October 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Spooky Halloween Tablescape Ideas for Dinner Parties and Get-Togethers
Build a spooky Halloween tablescape layer by layer, with tablecloths, cheesecloth runners, glowing centerpieces, flameless candles and skeleton serving pieces.
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🎃 Halloween · October 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween Window and Wall Decor Ideas for Doors, Glass and Hallways
Decorate windows, walls and doors for Halloween with window inflatables, glowing window lights, bat swarms, reaching hands, creepy cloth and hanging decor.
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🎃 Halloween · October 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Animated Halloween Props Guide: Triggers, Scare Levels and Power
How to choose and place animated Halloween props. Compare sound, touch and motion triggers, match the scare level to your crowd, and plan batteries and cords.
Read more →🎃 Halloween · September 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Halloween Costume Ideas for the Whole Family, From Kids to Pets
Easy Halloween costume ideas for kids, grown-ups and pets, with witch hats, claws, masks and pet costumes, plus fit tips and a plan for trick-or-treat night.
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🎄 Christmas · September 20, 2026 · 5 min read
When to Start Decorating for Christmas (Plus a Planning Timeline)
When should you start decorating for Christmas? Get a month-by-month plan, from measuring in September to lighting up in December, plus tips on ordering early.
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🎃 Halloween · September 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Indoor Halloween Decor Ideas: Spooky but Cozy
Indoor Halloween decor ideas for mantels, tables and entryways. Mix glowing ghosts, lace spiderwebs and flameless candles for a home that's spooky but cozy.
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🎃 Halloween · September 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Secure Inflatables in Wind (and Keep Them Looking Great)
Keep yard inflatables standing all season. Learn how to use stakes, tethers and sandbags, set timers, handle storms and store your blow-ups the right way.
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🎃 Halloween · September 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween Porch Decorating Ideas That Wow Trick-or-Treaters
Fun Halloween porch decorating ideas with inflatables, animated props, pathway lights and string lights, plus layout tips to make yours the best on the block.
Read more →🦃 Thanksgiving · September 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas for a Warm, Welcoming Harvest Feast
Thanksgiving table decor ideas from the tablecloth up, with layered runners, glowing centerpieces, leafy garlands and place settings your guests will love.
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🎄 Christmas · September 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Christmas Inflatables and Yard Decor: How to Build a Festive Scene
Build a Christmas yard scene that tells a story, with inflatables, archways, lighted figures and nativity pieces, plus layout, power and anchoring tips.
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🎄 Christmas · August 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Outdoor Christmas Light Ideas for Rooflines, Trees, Paths and Yards
Outdoor Christmas light ideas for every part of your home, from rooflines and trees to pathway lights, solar options and glowing lighted yard figures.
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🎃 Halloween · August 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Fall Front Door Decor Ideas That Carry You From Autumn to Halloween
Fall front door decor ideas that last from September to Halloween and beyond, with wreaths, leaf garlands, signs and glowing pumpkins you can swap in and out.
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🎃 Halloween · August 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween Yard Display Ideas: How to Plan a Front-Yard Scene
Plan a front-yard Halloween display that works: pick a focal point, build layers, light the path and add a glow so your scene looks great from the street.
Read more →🎃 Halloween · July 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween Party Decorations Checklist: Entry, Table, Photos, Favors
Use this room-by-room Halloween party decorations checklist to cover the entry, food table, drinks, photo spot and favors, with product picks for each area.
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🎃 Halloween · July 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Family-Friendly Halloween Decorations That Are Cute, Not Scary
Decorate for Halloween with little kids in mind. Cute ghosts, smiling pumpkins, cozy night lights and kid-friendly activities that keep the season fun.
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🎃 Halloween · June 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Spooky Halloween Lighting Ideas for Your Home, Yard and Porch
Set a spooky mood with Halloween lighting ideas: string lights, spotlights, projectors, lighted props and flicker bulbs, plus how to choose the right colors.
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🎃 Halloween · June 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween Inflatable Buying Guide: Size, Lights and What's Included
How to choose a Halloween inflatable: match height to your yard, compare lighting, check what's in the box, and when a window or hanging inflatable fits best.
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🎄 Christmas · May 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Small-Space Christmas Decorating Ideas for Apartments and Condos
Small-space Christmas decorating ideas for apartments and cozy homes, with pencil and tabletop trees, wall trees, window lights and cord-free decor.
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🎄 Christmas · May 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Flocked Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for a Snowy, Styled Look
Flocked Christmas tree decorating ideas with color palettes, ornaments, bows and toppers that suit snowy branches, from classic red to icy silver or blush pink.
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🎄 Christmas · April 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Christmas Tree Color Themes: 6 Palettes From Classic to Pink
Find your Christmas tree color theme, from classic red and green to pink, black and gold, winter white and buffalo plaid, with ornaments and trees to match.
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🎄 Christmas · April 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Pre-Lit vs Unlit Christmas Trees: Which One Is Right for You?
Pre-lit vs unlit Christmas trees compared: setup time, flexibility, warm white vs multicolor LEDs, remote-controlled lights and how to pick the right tree.
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🎄 Christmas · March 31, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree: Size, Shape and Fullness
How to choose an artificial Christmas tree that fits your room, from height and width to slim, full and corner shapes, branch tip counts and sturdy stands.
Read more →🎄 Christmas · March 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Store Christmas Decorations So Next Year's Setup Is Easy
Smart ways to take down and store Christmas decorations, from trees, lights and ornaments to inflatables and yard figures, plus a labeling system that works.
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