Where To Find The Best Holiday Decor

Every year, people have the same debate: when is it appropriate to decorate for the holidays? This year, we could all use some extra holiday cheer, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit is by decorating. Whether you're almost finished decorating or waiting to start, check out these local holiday hotspots for all of your decorating needs.

Homestead Gardens
522 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville

Visiting Homestead Gardens is a must this holiday season. The Severna Park and Davidsonville locations have been decked out this year. Avoid the hassle of a live tree this year with Homestead Gardens’ collection of over 60 models of lifelike Christmas trees. For additional greenery in your home this year, holiday annuals such as poinsettias and festive houseplants are also available to spruce up the place. The store also has a selection of holiday decorations for outside of the garden. To learn more about Homestead Gardens’ offerings or to shop online, visit www.homesteadgardens.com.

The Cottage
562 B Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Once you’ve found the perfect Christmas tree, you’ll need the ornaments to go with it. The Cottage in Park Plaza is the perfect store to find unique and creative ornaments. From seashells to ornaments with Santa Claus, there is no shortage in options. The Cottage also offers decor items such as hand towels, throw pillows, serving dishes as well as a variety of other trinkets to spread holiday cheer throughout your home. You can even decorate yourself with the store's collection of holiday jewelry and clothing. To shop online or learn more, visit www.shopthecottage.com.

Park Home
568 E Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Park Home offers nautical holiday decorations for the sailor, advent calendars for the family to enjoy, special occasion ornaments, a large variety of throw pillows and more. To shop online or for more information, visit www.parkhomestyle.com.

HOMEMADE DECORATIONS

Are you still weary about shopping in-person or simply looking for something fun to do with the family? Check out these DIY decorations to create at home.

Ornament Lantern

Decorating with lanterns has become all the rage, and incorporating them into your holiday decor is even easier. All you’ll need is a lantern with a door, ball-shaped ornaments and ribbon. Fill the lantern with ornaments, tie a ribbon on top and you have a trendy homemade decoration.

Popsicle Stick Tree Ornament

For this craft, all you need is glue, green construction paper, pipe cleaner and most importantly, four popsicle sticks. To start, you have to paint or color three of the sticks green and one brown. Glue the green sticks into a triangle, creating a tree shape. Cut a triangle the same size out of the green paper and glue it to the back of the sticks. Next, glue the brown stick to the back of the paper so that only the bottom is showing, like the trunk of a tree. Use the pipe cleaner to create garland on the tree, but save a piece to glue to the top to hang the ornament. To add an extra touch, draw ornaments on the construction paper.