Christmas Open House at the Lexington County Museum

One day a year (with the exception of 2020 of course) the Lexington County Museum is open to the public free of charge.

My favorite part of this experience is the holiday decor of past Christmas traditions. The trees are decorated with popcorn and holly for color.

The zero waste method using what is around the area is something we can learn from today.

Simplicity looks most beautiful.

How the holiday table looked back in the day. No fancy centerpiece, just vibrant edibles and branches from nature.

Old socks instead of decorated stockings hung at the mantle.

Special touches in the fireplaces, courtesy of Mother Nature.

Festive gum drops on branches and cloves decorating oranges are also pretty touches.

Holly can be used to provide a jolly pop of color anywhere.

Vines from outside make for an easy garland.

Dried okra pods are used in this arrangement below.

Dried citrus slices and cinnamon sticks are also joyful touches.

Bright red apples are a perfect thing to display for Christmas. Perhaps radishes would be a good idea too!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val