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Holiday Decorating Ideas And The Environment
By Jeanette Joy Fisher, Fri Dec 9th

Have you thought about how your holiday decorating affects theenvironment? What can you do about your holiday decorating toimprove your happiness and at the same time be kind to theenvironment?

The good news, taking action to decorate your home and officefor the holidays, while keeping respect for the environment,makes your workload easier.

Conquer holiday stress with simplicity. Keep your decorations toa minimum. Simple holiday decorating makes your life easier tomanage.


Simple decorating doesn't mean no impact. You can useEnvironmental Psychology strategies to achieve a stunningdisplay with less work. At the same time, you can save money onnew holiday decorations.

Eignt Environmental Psychology Holiday Decorating Tips

1. Too many small items in a small space tire the eye andoverload the brain. Don't go over the top with holidaydecorations. Don't spend your money foolishly on a lot ofcluttering ornamentation.

2. Choose a few large holiday decorations to make a boldstatement. Bright and deep colors take up more visual space.

3. Make a gorgeous


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framed note on parchment that says: "We lovethe earth and choose to celebrate with nature."

4. Work with the holiday decorations you already have. Renewtired ornaments with non-toxic craft paint.

5. Decorate with consumable food, like nuts, fresh fruit, andcookies.

6. Decorate with Mother Nature. Cuttings of evergreens bringrespite to tired eyes and fresh aroma to enclosed stale air.

7. Increase your office productivity and business prosperity.When people feel happy, they accomplish more. Take a tip frommusic therapy expert Enicia Fisher: Play easily-recognized softmusic without voices. This encourages signing or humming tooneself to fill in the lyrics.

8. Instead of hanging lights all over your home, concentrate onthe front entry to attract the eye and make all feel welcome.

Defeat holiday stress this year. Use holiday decorating ideasthat protect the environment and yourself.

Happy Holidays!

© Jeanette Fisher

About the author:Free holiday decorating ideas teleclass, "Interior DesignSecrets to Glorious Holiday Decorating" and more holidaydecorating tips Joy Holidays Decorating http://JoyHolidays.comEnvironmental Psychology http://environmentpsychology.com

 
 
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