18 Unexpected Ways to Decorate with Ornaments

Check out how ornaments are both central and accents for this beautiful table and wallscape. They're an essential element in both -- repeated shapes, bright and shiny.
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Check out the cute vintage touches to this classic garland. They don't have to be real vintage ornaments -- just look like them -- and therefore matching is optional.
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Use an old window to showcase bright ornaments. The slightly-beaten-up look of the old window offsets the symmetry and sparkle of the ornaments.
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Look at this cute ornament and ribbon combination. The bright colors in the ribbons and ornaments bring pop to any room.
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Build a centerpiece around pretty ornaments. The square vase can be an inexpensive one -- and evokes the classic present shape with the beautiful ribbon.
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The last place you'd think to hang ornaments is from the ceiling -- but the repeated black string and clear ornaments make a room's centerpiece. The varied heights provide a beautiful, if unexpected vertical decoration.
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This decor mashup works brilliantly. You can even use dollar store muffin tins and ornaments!
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Accent your mantel with this fun idea.You don't need -- or even want -- your ornaments and ribbons to match: it's the mix of colors that makes this work so well.
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Build a cute wall decoration with some bent wire, a reused frame, and some inexpensive mini ornaments. And voila! A unique touch to any room.
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This is a great idea, letting the egg-like shape of ornaments mix with a wreath to make a festive birds nest unlike any you've seen before.
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Hang your ornaments in sets from the ceiling for a festive accent. Mix and blend colors and styles to accent your decor.
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Showcase your ornaments in a unique way. Note how alternate rungs are wrapped in a shiny satin ribbon.
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Build a bright wreath with mismatched ornaments. Mix and match to make it the perfect complement to your decor -- and perhaps even tie the rest of your decor together.
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Showcase your vintage ornaments with this great way to reuse candlesticks -- or just put some dollar store bargains to use.
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Ornaments under glass! They're not specimens, but they provide a fun echo of science or pastry!
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Add a touch of winter cheer to bare branches. You can use this over a table, on a wall, or anywhere you'd like a long horizontal decor item.
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Build a garland from colorful mini ornaments. They don't have to be expensive - they can even be plastic - but the shiny garland adds light and sparkle.
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Showcase your vintage ornaments on this tree-shaped hanger. Note how the ribbon lengths are carefully balanced to echo the needles on a pine tree.
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