Jonathan Scott's Advice On Reusing Holiday Decor From Previous Years

You might find that the hefty price tags on many holiday decor items are justified as long as the product's materials hold up well enough for them to be reused year after year. However, hanging up the exact same decor can get old quickly. It's pretty easy to combat this issue with one simple tip from Property Brother Jonathon Scott. The HGTV star recommended adding a few new pieces to your collection of reused decor to make the most of your holiday display during a house tour shared to the Drew & Jonathan YouTube channel. He revealed that he accomplished this by adding in new pieces of his own, including adorable gingerbread men and DIY decor made of cardboard. 

It's easy to implement this technique yourself. Think of your dining room table decorated with nostalgic, classic decor pieces and a new DIY holiday centerpiece right in the middle. Alternatively, if you plan to put up a tree, you could decorate it with the ornaments that have been in your family for years and spice things up with a few handmade pieces or a DIY tree topper. These are just a few ideas you can use as inspiration for your own home. There are so many different ways to put Scott's recommendation to use that you should have no trouble making it work for your holiday decor display.

Adding a new holiday centerpiece to your table to decorate it for festive family gatherings is a simple way to blend updated pieces with your old decor. To do this, you can either create your own or purchase one that compliments the decorations you already own. Consider reusing toilet paper rolls to create a sturdy holiday centerpiece in a glass vase if you would like to go the DIY route. Otherwise, you may want to check out the Brightown Christmas Centerpiece. This already assembled decor item consists of three candle holders in the center of a bed of pine needles, pine cones, red holiday berries, and gold ornaments. It's a great option for those who enjoy candlelit holiday dinners, and you can swap out the size and colors of your candles whenever you like.

Another easy option is adding a few new ornaments to your tree alongside the pieces you use every year. You can simplify this by transforming some of the baubles you already have on hand. Just grab some ribbon–or cut strips of fabric–and glue them around the bulbs until they are completely covered. You will then be left with the prettiest DIY fabric ornaments that give your tree a new look. It's also a good idea to plop a new topper onto the tree alongside your existing ornaments. If you are a fan of light-up tree toppers, check out the Hogardeck Christmas Tree Topper on Amazon.