Ready to make your home glow? Use these Daybreak‑friendly holiday decorating tips to style your porch, windows, and yard—then stroll Downtown Daybreak or Oquirrh Lake for photo‑worthy backdrops.
Front porch & yard
Layer the porch
- Start with a coir doormat and a larger patterned rug underlay.
- Add planters with winter greens (real or faux), pinecones, and ribbon.
- Hang a wreath and mirror it with garland around the door frame.
Style the steps
- Stagger lanterns with battery candles for a safe, warm glow.
- Mix in birch logs or wrapped “gifts” for playful height.
Yard accents
- Outline beds with stakes or spheres; keep sightlines open for drivers and pedestrians.
- Choose a few quality pieces over many small items for a tidy look.
Windows, doors & roofline
- Symmetry wins: Two window wreaths and a balanced garland feel polished.
- Clip, don’t nail: Use removable clips for trim and shingles to prevent damage.
- Go “warm white” up top: Then layer color at the porch for contrast.
Safety & energy‑smart lighting
Install safely
- Use outdoor‑rated strings, cords, and GFCI outlets.
- Check ladders, work with a spotter, and avoid icy surfaces.
- Set timers so lights turn off automatically overnight.
Save energy
- Choose LED holiday lights—they run cooler and use less energy.
- Group lights on smart plugs to control schedules from your phone.
Helpful resources
Sustainable & budget‑wise decor
- Reuse & refresh: Swap ribbon colors and add a few new sprigs to last year’s greens.
- Borrow from nature: Pinecones, dried oranges, and cinnamon sticks smell great and compost later.
- Shop local: Pick up candles, cocoa, or wreath accents from Shop & Dine at Daybreak.
Where to take photos
- Golden hour: Capture the glow along Oquirrh Lake just before sunset.
- After dusk: Snap twinkle‑light portraits around Downtown Daybreak.
- Weekend stroll: Time your photos with a LiveDAYBREAK event for festive crowds and music.
Cleanup & storage
- Coil strings in labeled zip bags by length and color.
- Pack delicate ornaments in handled bins; store garlands in garment bags to prevent crushing.
- Test and recycle broken strings through specialty programs when available.
