In baskets, on tables, on mantles, on the bathroom counter. Pine cones are beautiful holiday accents plain or decorated. Ribbons and bows are a versatile part of holiday decorating. I buy several spools of ribbon and use it everywhere. I tie it around my kitchen cabinets and attach a small classy bow in the front, I tie them around finger tip towels and napkins, lamp shades, throw pillows, just use your imagination.
Candles make a beautiful addition to any decor.
From the santa face candle to the swirly gold ones, candles can be very inexpensive to very expensive but they all add class to the environment. Even if you never light a candle its presence alone suggests warmth. With small children around its often not safe to have them lit. The possibilities are endless. Use a loop of Christmas ribbon as a hanger.