{"id":122041,"date":"2020-11-28T01:24:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T22:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/"},"modified":"2020-11-28T01:24:55","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T22:24:55","slug":"mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"#&#8217;Mr. Christmas&#8217; Benjamin Bradley shares 5 holiday decor ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20b72b0bb6e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20b72b0bb6e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/#1_Do_focus_on_the_outside\" >1. Do focus on the outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/#2_Dont_just_unbox_and_prop\" >2. Don\u2019t just unbox and prop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/#3_Do_work_with_wreaths\" >3. Do work with wreaths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/#4_Do_consider_color_schemes\" >4. Do consider color schemes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mr-christmas-benjamin-bradley-shares-5-holiday-decor-ideas\/#5_Dont_sweat_the_small_stuff\" >5. Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#&#8217;Mr. Christmas&#8217; Benjamin Bradley shares 5 holiday decor ideas<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        Santa has some competition.<\/p>\n<p>Decorator <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eandcohome.com\/biography\">Benjamin Bradley<\/a> is such a whiz at spreading holiday cheer that he\u2019s earned the nickname \u201cMr. Christmas.\u201d On his reality show \u201cHoliday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas\u201d (currently streaming on Netflix), he helps families make their homes festive for the season \u2014 like \u201cQueer Eye\u201d meets \u201cElf.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Armed with tinsel, gingerbread, determination and a keen eye, Bradley, 53, can transform any living space into a winter wonderland. When would-be clients ask him for holiday help, he shows up with his dog Ebenezer \u2014 an 8-year-old black lab\/pit bull mix that he affectionately calls \u201cEbbie\u201d \u2014 and his head full of Yuletide inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>But you don\u2019t need to be a guest on his Netflix show for Bradley to help you deck your halls. He spoke to The Post about the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of Christmas decor for this unusual pandemic holiday season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_focus_on_the_outside\"><\/span>1. Do focus on the outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16690358\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16690358 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Benjamin Bradley with helper elves Louise and Barb in &quot;Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Benjamin Bradley with helper elves Louise and Barb in \u201cHoliday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of NETFLIX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For obvious reasons (think: viral load), this Christmas will be all about the outdoors, so Bradley says festive exteriors will be essential. \u201cThe outdoor elements will see a real uptick in lights. Maybe not so much in the city \u2014 but I have seen things h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening on balconies and terraces. And across America, outdoor decorating will grow since you will not be able to gather inside, as sad as that is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said first-time facade-trimmers should focus on \u201ctidy presentation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease hide your cords, whether you toss them underneath a layer of mulch or tuck them behind the shrubs,\u201d Bradley said.<\/p>\n<p>And remember: Go big or go home. \u201cInside, there\u2019s an 8- or 9-foot ceiling. Outside, go as big as you possibly can. If you want a garland on your door, don\u2019t buy a regular pinecone, buy a big one. Buy a 20-inch bow instead of an 8-inch.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_just_unbox_and_prop\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t just unbox and prop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16690365\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16690365 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Benjamin Bradley in &quot;Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Benjamin Bradley in \u201cHoliday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of NETFLIX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to trees, Bradley said there\u2019s nothing wrong with going artificial. However, synthetic trees and wreaths still need love.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think artificial is great, but you can\u2019t just pull them out of the box because they\u2019ll be flat. They\u2019ve been compressed for shipping,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you should \u201cspend time fluffing them and making them look natural,\u201d he said. Massage and mold each individual branch with your hands, keeping in mind \u201cwhat a real evergreen branch looks like.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_work_with_wreaths\"><\/span>3. Do work with wreaths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16690352\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16690352 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Elves Rosie and Barb, Benjamin Bradley and elves Chris and Louise in &quot;Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Elves Rosie and Barb, Benjamin Bradley and elves Chris and Louise in \u201cHoliday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of NETFLIX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your living space is too small for a full-size tree, there are several alternate solutions. For one, you can opt for a smaller tree \u2014 but it\u2019s a common mistake to simply get one that\u2019s short, Bradley said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA short tree doesn\u2019t necessarily help with floorspace \u2014 it just looks like you bought a short tree,\u201d he said. Instead, \u201cget one with a smaller circumference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And if you don\u2019t have the capacity for a tree at all, a natural wreath will do the trick. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing what you can fit on an evergreen garland,\u201d he said. \u201cYou can put lights and ribbons and ornaments on it. It\u2019s a wonderful way to have a festive touch without taking up floor space, and it can hold a tremendous amount.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_consider_color_schemes\"><\/span>4. Do consider color schemes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16690368\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16690368 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Elf Barb and Benjamin Bradley in &quot;Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Elf Barb and Benjamin Bradley in \u201cHoliday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of NETFLIX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bradley said a common mistake people make is mixing up years\u2019 worth of accumulated decorations without making them look unified.<\/p>\n<p>He often observes people placing their decor haphazardly, throwing unrelated objects such as a nutcracker or an ornament around a room without an eye to what might match. If you have sentimental items around that don\u2019t automatically go together, that\u2019s fine \u2014 there are ways to make it all look purposeful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUse the same ribbon on all the elements or the same color candle,\u201d he advised. If you like staging holiday scenes on your mantle, \u201ca base of evergreen [will] tie it together.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_sweat_the_small_stuff\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16690372\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16690372 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Benjamin Bradley and elf Barb with The Sosoo family in &quot;Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/holiday-home-makeover-netflix-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Benjamin Bradley and elf Barb with The Sosoo family in \u201cHoliday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of NETFLIX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For someone with such strong opinions about Christmas decor, Bradley is remarkably laid-back about\u00a0when to start setting up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s like birthdays \u2014 we only get so many, and if it makes you happy, put it up,\u201d he said. \u201cParticularly with this year, a lot of people have started early. It\u2019s about listening to your heart. If going all-out and stringing your lights around will make you feel better, go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As for his own approach: \u201cI usually start at the beginning of October. I know of people who keep Christmas out year-round. I am not one of those.\u201d\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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