Ribbon candy is one of those things that brings back childhood memories of the holidays for me. My grandmother always had ribbon candy out during this season. Using a glass apothecary jar filled with colorful candy ribbons makes a simple but festive display.

There are so many ways to decorate your entrance for the seasons. Here are some wonderful and creative ideas that scream winter and holidays.

This centerpiece is not only beautiful to look at, but also appeals to your sense of smell. Made with fresh greens, cut citrus and orange pomanders, this arrangement smells amazing.

A simple wooden box would be the perfect vessel for this rustic display. Use some florist's foam and picks to secure the greenery and fruit. Leave some fruit whole, cut some in half, and use cloves to make orange pomanders. Sprigs of spruce or pine add another layer to the sweet seasonal aroma. Keep in a cool place until you are ready to display.

So simple, yet so elegant. Use one large vase or bowl–or a collection of smaller ones–and some inexpensive beads and ornaments, and you can pull together something beautiful for your table.

Depending on whether you like a colorful display or a more understated one, choose your embellishments and throw them in a glass. It doesn't have to be a fancy arrangement, and you don't have to fill the vessel to the top. If using several smaller receptacles, vary the sizes and shapes to create more interest. Fill them all at different levels to allow the eye to move across the display and take it all in. As you entertain this holiday season, stagger some pieces around your holiday buffet table to dress it up a bit.

If you decide to use a large vase or bowl (a trifle bowl would work well), think about adding some LED string lights inside the bowl to give it some extra sparkle. Sprinkle a few extra beads or ornaments, or use some twigs or sprigs of pine around the arrangement to add yet another seasonal touch.

What a beautiful centerpiece, and so simple to do! Wreaths are not just for hanging on walls and doors. A decorated wreath used as a centerpiece adds some simple seasonal elegance. Surround it with candles in different sizes and heights, some extra ornaments or even some berries or other fruit to dress it up a bit more.

To make this sparkly silver wreath, spray paint a twig wreath with white or silver paint and sprinkle silver glitter on it while still wet.

This simple and beautiful centerpiece will last all season. With paper roses and white candles, this all-white table decor can be used at any time of the year. Place all on a tray to contain your arrangement or lay flat on a lovely table runner.

There are different variations of paper flowers you can make, and all different color tissue paper you can use if you prefer a more colorful centerpiece. You can even recruit your children to help make the flowers.

Click on the link to find a simple way to make paper flowers. You can cut off the "stem" so that you will have only the buds for your arrangement.

If you know me, you know that I love pretty things and love to decorate. But I don't have a lot of time, money or patience to do much crafting any more. If I'm going to create something, I want it quick, inexpensive and simple.

Here is one great example of a beautiful centerpiece that meets all of my needs. With a shallow bowl, some greens and pine cones that you can pull from outside (pine, spruce or holly would all work well) and a small vase of flowers, this gorgeous centerpiece can be pulled together in a matter of minutes!