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    21 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Home Feel Festive And Cozy

    Holly, jolly, and so on budget.

    With temperatures dropping and the holidays around the corner, the cozy season is officially upon us. And if you're someone who loves to decorate as soon as November 1st hits, here are some tips to make your home extra festive without breaking the bank:

    1. To start, wrap gifts early so everyone starts wondering what's for them under the tree. Plus, it doubles as decor!

    Hands wrapping a star-patterned gift with ribbon among scattered wrapping supplies on the floor.

    2. Add seasonal flair to your couch with holiday pillows and throws.

    Cozy holiday scene with decorative pillows, a throw blanket, festive mugs with hot cocoa, and a poinsettia on a tray near a decorated Christmas tree.

    3. Choose a color palette focused on red, white, or green.

    Holiday living room with a Christmas tree and lots of red-and-white decor.

    4. Pile on plaid prints for a classic winter feel.

    Person holding a red mug with marshmallows, sitting near a fireplace, wearing cozy socks and a plaid blanket.

    5. Decorate a wreath to hang on your front door.

    Person crafting a holiday wreath on a wooden table with pinecones and lights, wearing a cable-knit sweater.

    6. Dress up your dining room table with seasonal centerpieces.

    Table centerpiece with candles, pinecones, dried oranges, star anise, and a wooden base.

    7. Hang lights on your mantle for some sparkle and shine.

    Festive fireplace garland adorned with blue ornaments, pinecones, and warm string lights adds a cozy holiday touch.

    8. Dress up your staircase with garland.

    Elegant staircase with festive garland and a decorated Christmas tree.

    9. Before you trim the tree, pick out a special ornament to commemorate the year.

    Toy car ornament with a mini Christmas tree on top, hanging on a decorated Christmas tree branch.

    10. If you love candles, get a scent like pine or peppermint that sums up the season.

    Festive pinecone-shaped candles lit on a decorative plate, surrounded by ornaments and greenery.

    11. Pops of gold elevate the look, so incorporate the hue in ornaments, candle holders, or other decor.

    Decorated Christmas tree with ornaments, including a star and baubles, in front of a blurred circular mirror reflecting lights.

    12. Cure that sweet tooth by hosting a holiday bake night and decorating cookies with your loved ones.

    Festive holiday cookies decorated with snowman, Christmas tree, snowflake, and candy cane designs on a surface.

    13. Hit the vintage or thrift store for unique pieces from the past.

    Vintage holiday ornmanets with Santa at the center.

    14. Pick up some candy canes to hang on the tree.

    Bowl of mini candy canes on a table.

    15. Get merry and mix up a Christmas cocktail at home.

    Christmas cocktail with ice cubes.

    16. Put your holiday cards on display because you're probably getting a million.

    Cabinet with holiday wreath, greeting cards, "Merry Xmas" banner, and a Christmas stocking hanging, creating a festive display.

    17. Have a gingerbread house decorating contest.

    Person decorating a gingerbread house with colorful candy in a cozy setting.

    18. Put out a DIY advent character to get kids excited.

    A basket filled with numbered brown paper packages decorated with pine cones and greenery, resembling a handcrafted advent calendar.

    19. Create a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings to sip and stay warm.

    Person in striped pajamas holding a mug filled with marshmallows, with blurred lights in the background creating a cozy ambiance.

    20. Cozy up by the fireplace with a good book.

    Person wearing patterned socks relaxes by a fireplace with a lit red candle nearby, creating a cozy atmosphere.

    21. And finally, create a festive playlist to play until the ball drops on New Year's Eve.

    Hands holding sparklers and toasting with champagne glasses, capturing a festive celebration ambiance.

    What's your favorite way to get festive and cozy without spending too much? Share your tips in the comments!