Discover the secrets to crafting a harmonious atmosphere that embraces mindful practices, benefiting not only your home environment but also our precious planet. Explore how engaging your senses and promoting well-being can transform your holiday experience. Join me as I encourage you to take a step back, reevaluate your home and life, and eliminate stress-inducing items. Learn how to replace them with meaningful, eco-friendly alternatives that prioritize your family, health, and the environment. Let's celebrate the holidays in a way that nourishes both our souls and the world around us.
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10 SUSTAINABLE ways to decorate your home for the holidays:
1. Natural Decor: Use natural elements like pinecones, twigs, and dried leaves for decorations. They are biodegradable and can be composted after use.
2. LED Lights: Switch to energy-efficient LED lights for your holiday lighting. They consume less electricity and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
3. Homemade Ornaments: Create your own ornaments from recycled materials like old fabric, paper, or glass jars. This not only reduces waste but also adds a personal touch to your decor.
4. Upcycled Decor: Repurpose items you already have at home, like old glass bottles or wooden crates, into decorative pieces. This reduces the demand for new materials. If you don't consider yourself crafty, Etsy.com is the ideal destination for purchasing handmade and upcycled decorations.
5. Sustainable Tree: If you opt for a Christmas tree, choose a sustainably sourced, artificial tree, or a potted tree that can be replanted after the holidays.
6. Candlelight: Use natural beeswax or soy candles instead of petroleum-based candles. They are eco-friendly and give a warm, cozy ambiance to your home.
7. Reusable Decor: Invest in reusable decorations like fabric bunting or cloth advent calendars. They can be used year after year, reducing the need for disposable items.
8. Edible Decor: Decorate with edible items like dried citrus slices, cinnamon sticks, and gingerbread cookies. After the holidays, you can consume or compost them.
9. Minimalism: Embrace minimalism by choosing a few high-quality, meaningful decorations instead of overwhelming your space. This reduces consumption and waste.
10. Support Local Artists: Purchase holiday decorations from local artisans and craftsmen. Supporting local businesses promotes sustainability and helps your community thrive.
Now let's discuss 10 HOLISTIC ways to decorate your home for the holidays:
This involves creating a harmonious atmosphere that engages all your senses and promotes well-being. Here are some ideas:
1. Natural Scents: Use natural, organic or food-grade essential oils, scented candles made of soy, coconut or all natural beeswax, or simmering pots with spices like cinnamon and cloves to fill your space with natural holiday fragrances.
2. Soft Lighting: Opt for soft, warm lighting with fairy lights, candles (soy-based, natural beeswax, or LED) or Himalayan salt lamps. They create a cozy ambiance and promote relaxation.
3. Sensory Decor: Incorporate textures like soft cotton or wool blankets, fluffy cotton or bamboo pillows, and natural materials such as wood and linen. These textures enhance the tactile experience of your space.
4. Live Greenery: Decorate with live plants like poinsettias, pine, and cedar or herb trees like rosemary, lavender and mint. They not only add a touch of nature but also improve air quality and enhance the overall atmosphere.
5. Mindful Colors: Choose colors that promote relaxation and happiness, such as earthy tones, soft greens, and warm earthy reds. Consider the psychological effects of colors when selecting your decorations.
6. Personal Touches: Display sentimental items or ornaments with personal significance. This adds emotional value to your space and enhances the holistic experience.
7. Relaxation Corner: Create a designated relaxation corner with comfortable seating, soft blankets, and soothing music. Have a cup of cocoa with marshmallows or soothing hot tea. This space can serve as your retreat during the busy holiday season.
8. Mindful Activities: Incorporate mindful activities like meditation, yoga, or journaling into your daily routine. Decorate your space with items inspire these practices, such as meditation cushions or calming artwork. Also add in a nice live Christmas plants or other live greenery to keep the holiday spirit alive.
9. Aromatherapy: Use natural scents like lavender, spearmint, or eucalyptus to promote relaxation and stress relief. Essential oil diffusers or sachets can infuse your space with these calming fragrances.
There are many companies that create holiday essential oil blends that smells absolutely wonderful!
My favorite company that I stumbled upon at my local farmer's market is Coastal 980. What sets this company apart for me is their commitment to purity– their essential oils contain only pure oils, with no alcohol, no distilled water, and no fillers. What impresses me most about Coastal 980 essential oils is their potency; just 3 or 4 drops in my diffuser can fill my entire open kitchen/living room area with their delightful scent!
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10. Gratitude Display: Create a gratitude space with a beautiful plants, meaningful decorative accents and wall art with inspirational quotes. This encourages a sense of gratitude and mindfulness during the holiday season.
Keep in mind that sustainable and holistic decorating aims to craft an environment that fosters your well-being by engaging your senses and fostering a sense of balance and harmony. It's crucial to also be mindful of the materials you choose and their impact on your home and the environment.
Grab your free copy now of my holiday decorating resource guide filled with everything you need to know about Sustainable and Holistic holiday decorating. Click the image.
Wishing you joyful decorating!
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Side note: Although the world is becoming more conscious about the state of the earth, and more and more manufacturers are making more eco-friendly and non-toxic merchandise, not every item that I source for my clients and for my curated Decor Boards are 100 percent eco-friendly. . I do however, aim to pick 95-99.99% natural, organic, and eco-friendly products, and support companies who are eco-conscious and have high standards in their business practices.
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Holistic Holiday Gift Ideas
Easy Apple Cider
Ingredients
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
⅓ cup brown sugar
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
Combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker.
Place allspice and cloves onto the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth.
Gather edges of the cheesecloth together and tie to secure; place in the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar. Cook on High, covered, until mixture is steaming and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to Low and keep warm.
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