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The holiday season is finally upon us, and Chicago residents are preparing for a few weeks of celebration, giving thanks, and lots of family time. One of the best ways to usher in the holidays is to give your apartment a mini makeover with festive decor. If you’re crafty and looking for a great way to transform your apartment into a winter wonderland, we suggest checking out a few of our favorite DIY holiday craft projects.
4 DIY Holiday Decoration Ideas
1. Black Paper Tablecloth
Are you planning to entertain at your apartment for one of the big holiday celebrations this year? If so, say goodbye to that old fussy tablecloth and opt for black butcher paper instead. With this blank canvas, you can decorate your table however you’d like, using paint pens or liquid chalk to create custom place cards and more.
2. Crafty Candles
It’s always nice to bring your favorite natural holiday scents indoors, but purchasing enough three-wick candles to make it through the winter can be costly. So, why not DIY your own pine-scented candles to create a welcoming atmosphere in your apartment instead? Check out this fun tutorial from Sugar and Charm for inspiration.
3. Fairy Light Lanterns
Welcome your holiday guests into an inviting winter wonderland with a few simple and beautiful lighted lanterns dotted throughout your apartment. All you need for this craft project are a few strings of battery-operated string lights and a handful of lanterns or interesting vases. Bunch up the lights inside the lantern, doing your best to hide the battery pack, and cluster them in your entryway, on a side table, or as your dinner table centerpiece.
4. Felt Garland
Jazz up your holiday tree or add some interest to your entryway with the help of some colorful felt garland. This fun craft from Tell, Love, and Party is super simple to make and can be modified to match with your existing holiday decor. Additionally, the beautiful felt garland makes for the perfect holiday gift from the heart!
Happy Holidays From North Harbor Tower
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Around the holidays, especially if you are the one who is hosting the holiday dinner, you likely spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Wherever possible, you should try to lessen the workload that you have so you can enjoy more time with your family and friends. One way to do this in the kitchen specifically is by cooking some side dishes in the crockpot, so they can slow cook while you enjoy other fun parts of the holiday. These are a few ideas to try this season.
Creamy Mac and Cheese
For many people, the holidays just aren't the holidays without macaroni and cheese. There are a lot of different variations of crockpot mac and cheese, but we think this one looks extra delicious. And it is even better because you don't even have to boil the noodles first. It can't get any easier for you in the kitchen with this recipe.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Everyone loves some yummy mashed potatoes around the holidays, and this recipe is even better because of the added cheese! If you want creamy as well as cheesy, and, of course, easy, then this is the recipe you want to try. Traditionally, mashed potatoes take a lot of effort, but you can relax a bit and enjoy all of the flavors when you try it this way.
Cinnamon Apples
This is almost a two for one because not only are they delicious, but they also will make everything smell great in the kitchen. Beyond that, who doesn't love some cinnamon apples as a dessert after dinner or even as a side? Cooking them in the slow cooker with this recipe also helps to best bring out their natural flavor, so it is the best of both worlds by being easy to make and better than other methods.
Now that you have some recipes to try, it is time to get cooking! if you are hosting this year and need a new place to call home that allows you to host, be sure to check out these apartments in Chicago. Be sure to stop by today to take a tour to see if we have something that fits your needs this holiday season and beyond.
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