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Victorian Decorating Ideas
Victorian ladies really loved gilded things. Why not grab a can of gold spray paint and have some fun. Fill a basket with gold pinecones, nuts and leaves. Wrap packages in brown paper and trim with gold trees, stars, angels, ect. Tie with gold twine. Paint an old watering can gold and fill with seasonal greens. Tie a tassel on the handle.
Another great Victorian hobby was decoupage. This is a good way to use last year's greeting cards. Decoupage on an old serving tray. Cover picture frames and boxes with decoupage designs. Paint an old coffee can gold and decoupage designs on it. Make decoupage tree ornaments.
Ribbons are another great touch. Make big bows from wired ribbon. Use them to trim a mirror, decorate a railing, mantel or your tree. Hang photo greeting cards from ribbon streamers, using double-face tape to attach them. Deck the halls and tree with colorful organdy ribbons. Create drapery tiebacks with colorful satin ribbons trimmed with silver bells.
Natural decorations. Make pomanders using oranges and lemons studded with cloves. Fill a glass bowl or wire basket with them. Frame mirrors or pictures with branches of greenery. Make a wreath using cranberry strings, and sprigs of holly.
Lace accentuates the season's colors. Drape your mantel with a lace runner or doily. Place greens and gilded pinecones on top and trim with gold bows. Wrap lace around a vase holding your favorite winter flower. Drape a lace panel over a chair and anchor with satin ribbon. Wrap a chandelier with lace and organdy ribbons.
Candlelight cast a soft shadow and give the room a warm inviting glow. Use tiny white lights to add a magical feeling to trees, swags and garlands. Scented votives perfume the air with the smells of Christmas and add a splash of color. Dress up your candlesticks with ribbons, lace or tassels.
The Crafts index has some of my favorite Victorian Christmas ornament instructions.
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