One of the best things about the Holiday season is having an excuse to temporarily re-decorate your home. There’s an abundance of glitter, baubles and lanterns available in stores, to make any home Christmas-ready and full of cozyness. Don’t feel like breaking your bank buying all new decorations? Make your own! Recycle your old clothes and sew little decorations to hang in your tree, use old magazines to make Christmas cards or wrap your gifts in them and re-use an old knitted sock for a stocking (just make sure you wash it first!)

A scented candle will go a long way, so if you’re stressed for time but you want your home to smell of Christmas spirit and freshly baked cookies upon your guests arrival, light up some candles and keep a straight face as they ask what’s cooking!

We scoured the net to find some favorite Holiday gems.