Sometimes "simple" can have a big impact.
This easy decoration, for example, takes just minutes but looks lovely.
I bet with a nice candle and fresh greens it must smell lovely also! What a great way to add some sparkle and color to a mantle or a sideboard.
Bonus, you might even have all the materials on hand already!
(Please remember to be careful with candles around kids & pets. And protect the wood with a pretty table runner/cloth.)
How to:
Place a branch of greenery at the bottom of a glass jar or vase.
Fill the jar about two-thirds full with water.
Drop in cranberries and a floating candle.
From Better Homes and Gardens.