Known for his “out of the box” ideas, Bromstad offers these holiday tips:

• Drape live garland around window and door frame interiors and exteriors. Add something whimsical such as snowball ornaments, clothes pins that hold up brass jingle bells, miniature wrapped presents or handmade ornaments made by family members.
• Welcome the sounds of the holidays by attaching an old-fashioned leather strap with jingle bells on your home’s front door.
• Create a winter wonderland inside the home by having your family make dozens of paper snowflakes. Hang them from the ceiling in the entryway and from curtain rods on windows with fishing line to create a snowy climate.

Creative wreaths

For interesting wreaths, experts at Therma-Tru Doors, a leading entryway door manufacturer, suggest creating one with magnolia leaves and fresh fruit such as pears, apples and pomegranates or theming your wreath to match your home’s style. For example, if you have a rustic style home, consider adding antlers, a cowboy hat or rope to your wreath. For a coastal home, consider a wreath of woven sea grass with sea shells or a brightly painted life preserver with lights and decorative glass floats.

—Home Improvement News and Information Center