Welcome back to our MIDWEEK with MIDTOWN, and welcome home to all of you who are new to our weekly blog post! 

Last week we talked about 3 fun ways to decorate your home for the holidays. Specifically, we talked about decorating the inside of your home. This week, we'll stick with the decorating theme, but turn our attention to the outside of your home.

Have you ever driven by a home and thought that it looked so warm and inviting? We've all seen "those" houses, and lamented about how we'd love to do the same thing, if we only had the time to do it!

This week's episode will offer some cool exterior decorating tips that don't have to monopolize your time, or break the bank for it to become a reality.

3 cheerful, colorful, and creative ways to decorate the outside of your home for Thanksgiving. 
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• Chalkboard Easel: You can use a small chalkboard easel that sits on a table by your front door, or a stand-alone one that nestles into a corner on your porch. These are fun because you can change the message, design, and colors as often as you like. Use them to welcome guests to your dinner party, or leave cute little messages to welcome the kiddos home from school. The key to success here? HAVE FUN!

 

• Lightbulbs: There are more colors of lightbulbs than ever before out there to decorate with. Many of them have a special cause they raise awareness to by having that color illuminated on your porch. Use your friend google first, to be sure you agree with the message the color you are thinking of using stands for. If you do, you might be surprised the difference that different colors of light could bring to your home's appearance. 

 

• Throw Pillows: If you have furniture by the entrance to your home, on your porch, etc...throw pillows are a super cute way to add warmth, color, and unique design to your home's exterior. Find them on the clearance rack at a discount chain store, or if you are the super-crafty-type, grab some clearance fabric and make your own. Swap them out from time to time to keep it fresh. And it's always a good idea to think about bringing them indoors if it is going to be really rainy or windy out. They'll last longer, and not end up being lawn ornaments for your neighbor. :)

Cheerful. Colorful. Creative.

Chalkboard Easel. Lightbulbs. Throw Pillows.

Have fun coming up with fun sayings, creating inviting moods, and expressing your uniqueness and style this Thanksgiving holiday season!

If you give any of these ideas a whirl, we sure would LOVE to see them!

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Episode 3 of "Midweek With Midtown" is focused on a few ways that you can decorate your home for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

We know that HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, and so many other outlets have AMAZING displays of holiday decor. We also know that the look they create can feel like you need an entire crew to pull it off for your home. We have 3 super easy ways you can bring a cute holiday display to life in your home all on your own. You might even find your family wants to jump in and create these ideas with you as a family night activity!

Enter clever.

Enter Midweek With Midtown: Episode 3.

Simple. Warm. Inviting.

Here are 3 ways you can make your home become just that for Thanksgiving.

• PUMPKINS: Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean that pumpkins are out of style, or by the curb. In fact, many places have them deeply discounted, and that means you cash in for your Turkey Day celebration. Gourds and small pumpkins make for inviting centerpieces as you prepare to gather for your family's meal.
• APPLES & GREENERY: Another centerpiece favorite, or even mantle and table runner display, is the use of apples and finely trimmed greenery. Space them out to create the cozy surroundings you are after where your family and friends gather.
• KRAFT PAPER: This is one of our favorites. Whether you use this as a table runner, table cloth, or individual placemats, it allows you the creativity to use markers, chalk, or crayons to personalize your family's holiday meal experience.

Simple. Warm. Inviting.

Pumpkins. Apples & Greenery. Craft Paper.

Enjoy your holiday preparation!

Slow down, and be present each step of the way...

That, after all, is the joy in the holiday.

Join us on facebook HERE, and post pictures of your creations. Our team at Midtown Realty Company would LOVE to see them!