{"id":1875,"date":"2013-12-03T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-03T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1875"},"modified":"2013-12-03T09:52:50","modified_gmt":"2013-12-03T14:52:50","slug":"its-time-to-decorate-for-christmas-entrance-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1875","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Decoration Ideas for Your Entrance Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Put away those pumpkins and pilgrims.\u00a0 It\u2019s time to decorate for Christmas.\u00a0 Not sure where to start?\u00a0 Follow these tips and suggestions to get your house decorated in no time.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to start decorating for Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes just the thought of decorating for Christmas can be overwhelming.\u00a0 There are so many boxes and bins to take out.<\/p>\n<p>Consider decorating one area or room at a time.\u00a0 Our recommendation: Start by decorating your entrance way or front door.\u00a0 Every time you walk by, you\u2019ll want to continue decorating the rest of the house.<\/p>\n<p><b>Outdoors: Christmas decorations for your front door<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Start by replacing your door mat with one that is more festive for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Winter-Penguin-mat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1880\" alt=\"Winter - Penguin mat\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Winter-Penguin-mat-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Winter-Penguin-mat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Winter-Penguin-mat.jpg 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add a winter \u201cWelcome\u201d sign to replace the one that hung in the fall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Welcome-sign-snowman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Welcome sign - snowman\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Welcome-sign-snowman-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Welcome-sign-snowman-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Welcome-sign-snowman.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simple things like removing your fall bench cushions, and setting up a small pre-lit tree are easy ways to decorate for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Add an antique sled and a pair of ice skates, and your entrance way will be decorated in no time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Indoors: Christmas decorations for your entry way<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have young children, or are feeling young at heart, add a few gel clings to your windows.\u00a0 They come in various designs and sparkle when the sun shines.\u00a0 It\u2019s a sure way to brighten up your day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gel-Cling-Penguin-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1887\" alt=\"Gel Cling - Penguin 2\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gel-Cling-Penguin-2.jpg\" width=\"116\" height=\"202\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a ceramic tree?\u00a0 If so, you\u2019ll want to put it in a safe, but centrally located place.\u00a0 We chose to put our tree on a small table in our entrance way.\u00a0 We see it when we walk by, and it\u2019s visible from outside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ceramic-Tree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1885\" alt=\"Ceramic Tree\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ceramic-Tree-182x300.jpg\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ceramic-Tree-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ceramic-Tree.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instead of a ceramic tree, consider placing a large Santa or nutcracker as the focal point.\u00a0 An extra-large snowman will also work.<\/p>\n<p>By decorating one area at a time, you\u2019ll feel successful in completing one section.\u00a0 It will also motivate you to continue with the rest of your home.\u00a0 Stay tuned: we are going to decorate the dining room next. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Happy Decorating!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Do you need more holiday tips?\u00a0 You may enjoy the following articles:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1674\" target=\"_blank\"> Christmas Shopping Lists<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1801\" target=\"_blank\"> Preparing for the holidays &#8211; November Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1842\" target=\"_blank\"> Tips for Shopping and Tracking Your Holiday Purchases<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1283\" target=\"_blank\"> Simple ways to organize gift wrap paper and bows<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Put away those pumpkins and pilgrims.\u00a0 It\u2019s time to decorate for Christmas.\u00a0 Not sure where to start?\u00a0 Follow these tips and suggestions to get your house decorated in no time. 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