Getting into the festive holiday mood

(First of two parts)

Time to put away those sinister-looking pumpkins, hair-raising spiders, ghastly masks and creepy hanging skeletons in your closet.

It’s just 52 days until Christmas, and while we are aware that a lot of you may have put up your yuletide décor as early as September, we can’t help but share some of these Instagram accounts that you may want to check out for some good old holiday inspiration.

@metanoia_crafts

If you are feeling crafty and want to DIY your Christmas décor, check out @metanoia_crafts on Instagram, a workshop and a gift store that features upcycled and repurposed items.

Metanoia turns simple jars into charming tabletop décor with just some paint and Christmas-themed ribbons. It also breathes new life into old Christmas balls with some lace, jute string, and a little ingenuity.

Our favorite Christmas décor ideas are the ones with pine cones. Not only will it make your homes smell great, it will also provide a rustic and warm touch to your holiday décor.

@christmassquares

Here’s one that celebrates Christmas all year round. From wreaths to Christmas stockings to food, instagram.com/christmassquares is teeming with ideas that will surely inspire you to turn your house into a Christmas Wonderland.

We like the idea of a wall-mounted Christmas tree. For some reason, Christmas does not feel as festive without a tree. For condo dwellers, just because you have limited space does not mean you will need to forego having one in your home. The simplest way put up your own tree on your unit’s wall is by making an outline of a Christmas tree using fairy lights.  If you’re feeling more creative, you may also use washi tape, stickers or other ordinary objects you can find in your home and which you can stick to your wall.

@elvi_34

If you’re thinking of filling your house with the colors of Christmas, Elvira Trifonova’s Instagram account may just be the one you need to see. She makes wreaths, Christmas trees, candle holders and bouquets mostly in traditional Christmas colors: green, red, white and gold with some earthy colors thrown in.