I'm Dreaming of a White... and Silver and Gold... Christmas!

It's that time of the year when we load our families into the car and drive around the neighborhoods to see the magnificent display of houses lit up with holiday cheer. We ‘ooh' and ‘ahh' at the wonder but come sunrise, the Christmas lights disappear along with the stars. If you want your home to stay cheery and bright, even in the daylight, add a few simple decorations that don't require strands of bulbs to shine! 

Hang garland with ribbon around the entrance to your home. Whether real or artificial, it will add an element of greenery and a pop of color to the snowy surrounding. Of course, garlands can be wound with Christmas lights to join the lightshow once the sun goes down.

Yard decorations don't have to be giant inflatable snow globes or cartoon Rudolf's with red noses either. Placing silver or gold ornaments throughout your shrubbery and even in the trees will add some festivity without being too overwhelming.

Lastly, lawn reindeer are lovely when all lit up at night but are hard to see during the day. Make them enjoyable from sunup to sundown and display reindeer created with twine or a similar material rather than just wire and lights.

Together, these pieces create a cohesive, chic holiday look to enhance the curb appeal of your home that is beautiful during the day and spectacular at night as the Christmas lights get their chance to shine.