Turn Boring Spaces Beautiful: Deck out your dorm for the holidays

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Hanging some Christmas ornaments in front of your window is a simple way to make your dorm room sparkle for the holidays.

It's the most wonderful time of the year — Christmas time! Homes shine so bright at night with all the Christmas lights, they are beautifully decorated with Christmas trees and ornaments and full of family and laughter. It really is the most wonderful time of the year!

For most of us students, the holidays won't start for another few weeks or so, until we have finished our finals and can go home for the holidays. In the meantime, just because we are not at home doesn't mean we can't get in the holiday spirit... It's time to deck out your dorm!

I understand setting up a tree in your dorm for only a few short weeks is a lot to do while being busy with projects and studying for exams, but there a couple quick projects you can do to add some Christmas spirit to your dorm.

One of my favourite ways to add Christmas to your home is to hang ornaments from your ceiling! It is simple — just pick out any colour or style of ornament, attach fishing line to it and pin it to your ceiling. (Be sure to place the ornaments at a height that will not smack people in the face.) You can also do the same thing on the inside of your window. This will give your dorm the cozy Christmas feel and will spread some cheer to people who can see your decorated window from the sidewalk below.

Another thing to do is add in some Christmas love by creating a centerpiece for your table! A poinsettia is the Christmas plant that you can't go wrong with, it's a really simple way to add some colour and life to your table. If you want to add a little more, you can always get jars and fill them with candy canes, decorative ornaments or bows. These are just two simple and inexpensive ways to deck out your tables!

Finally, add the classic garland and lights! It's just not Christmas without Christmas lights. Since there is no railing in our dorms to cover in garland and lights, the solution is to line your bedroom doors and or the top of your kitchen cabinets — it's just that easy!

Even though the holidays won't start for another few weeks, that doesn't mean we can't get into the holiday spirit. Don't worry about having to buy a tree to bring Christmas to your dorm, just follow these quick and easy decorating tips to add some Christmas spirit.

Good luck on your finals and have a safe and happy holiday!