Holiday Decorating for The 8 Elements
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Even those who don’t decorate for the four seasons or the various holidays throughout the year, will often put up at least a few Christmas lights and decorations in December. And if you know your personal feng shui element, you can decorate with the elements and colors, festive scenes and holiday themes that resonate the most with YOU! To learn how to decorate for your personal element, read on!
Very fittingly for a Soft Wood year, almost “real” looking greenery and natural decorations were a trend in 2023. Spruce garland, dark brown velvet ornaments and bows galore were hot items this Christmas season. Many people made homemade decorations and ornaments from items you can find on a nature walk or in a grocery or craft store. Minimalists opted for just string lights and some tinsel. And some of the more over the top holiday decorators, had fun with the vintage Santa theme and the classic red, white and green color story.
I’m not one to change my style from year to year. I keep it simple and classically elegant with white lights and gold accents with a few natural elements and homemade ornaments for a Victorian era theme. A bit of color from the jewel-toned velvet ribbons tied into bows, sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs and shimmering faux frosted forest fruit, are my odes to the fond memories of doing The Nutcracker for so many years.
Whether you've already established a personal aesthetic for holiday decorating or buy whatever is available at the home decor stores each year, bring a color or material that represents your personal element into your holiday home decor.
Christmas Tree Decorations
Water - Flocking, Glass Ornaments, Icicles, Snow White Tree Skirt
Mother Earth - Peppermint Candy Ornaments, Candy Canes, Special Occasion Ornaments, Porcelain Ornaments
Hard Wood - Felt or Yarn Ornaments, Felt Ball Garland, Ribbon
Soft Wood - The Christmas Tree, Wooden Garland & Ornaments
Hard Metal - Metal (or metallic) Balls, Memento Ornaments from Travels
Soft Metal - Tinsel, Jingle Bells, Sequined Ornaments
Mountain Earth - Dark Brown Velvet Ornaments, Ceramic Ornaments, Jewels & Gemstones, Accomplishment Ornaments
Fire - String lights, Family Photos, Star or Angel Tree Topper
Homemade & Natural Decorations
Water - Glass Snow Globe Ornaments, Snowflake Ornaments, Flocked Pinecones
Mother Earth - Danish Butter Cookie or Sugar Cookie Ornaments
Hard Wood - Dehydrated Orange Slices, Popped Corn Garland, Fruit & Florals
Soft Wood - Origami & Paper Ornaments, Pinecones, Cinnamon Stick Ornaments
Hard Metal - Multi-colored Gum Drop Garland, Metallic Ball Ornament Wreath, Centerpiece with Brass Candlesticks
Soft Metal- Old Fashioned Ribbon Candy, Sparkling Glittered Ornaments, Cinnamon Ornaments
Mountain Earth - Bejeweled Ornaments, Clay Ornaments
Fire - Stained Glass Ornaments, Fresh Cranberry Garland
Holiday Decor Elements
Water - Shimmering Iridescent Glitter, Frosted Windows, Mirror Ice Skating Rink, Snow Globes, Snowmen
Mother Earth - Gingerbread Men, Gingerbread Houses
Hard Wood - Stockings, Yule Log, Holly, Rosemary Topiary, Christmas Amaryllis
Soft Wood - Spruce Garland, Pine Boughs, Fir Wreath, Christmas Tree, Mistletoe, Cinnamon Scented Pinecones
Hard Metal - Sleigh Bells, Santa’s Sleigh, Train Set, German Christmas Candle Carousel
Soft Metal - Silver Bells, Santa’s Cookies & Milk
Mountain Earth - Ceramic Houses or Village, Wrapped Presents
Fire - Lights, Candles, Fireplace, Red Poinsettias, Reindeer, Woodland Animals
Christmas Color Schemes
Water - White lights, Winter Blue
Mother Earth - Pink lights, Barbie Pink
Hard Wood - Grinch Green & Clementine Orange
Soft Wood - Forest Green & Frosty Hues
Hard Metal - Multi-colored lights, Brass
Soft Metal - White with Silver or Gold
Mountain Earth - Chocolate Brown, Golden Yellow
Fire - Red & White or Red & Gold
Festive Winter Scenes
Water - Winter Wonderland
Mother Earth - Cozy Hygge
Hard Wood - The Nativity (Mary, Joesph & Baby Jesus), Three Kings
Soft Wood - The North Pole
Hard Metal - Santa’s Village, Santa & Mrs. Claus
Soft Metal - Santa’s Workshop & Elves
Mountain Earth - Ski Resort
Fire - Winter Solstice, A-Frame Ski Chalet, Shepherds and Angels
Holiday Movie Themes
Water - White Christmas, Frozen
Mother Earth - The Holiday (English cottage)
Hard Wood - The Grinch, The Nutcracker
Soft Wood - The Chronicles of Narnia
Hard Metal - The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street (Christmas in New York)
Soft Metal - Harry Potter, The Santa Clause
Mountain Earth - A Boy Called Christmas
Fire - The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
I recommend reading last year’s blog, Feng Shui’ing Your Christmas Decor for tips on balancing the Five Elements in your holiday decorations.
Lighted Christmas trees, red decor, candles and fireplaces all represent the Fire element. In 2023, the best locations for your Christmas tree are the N, SE and SW. During the month of December, there must be absolutely no open flames or red decor in the East, South and NW of your home.
Whether you’re having a Little Women or Barbie Pink, Grinchmas or Classic Christmas, home alone or hygge inspired holidays, may you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!
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