Neutral Items for a Holiday Theme

Recently I talked a little about finding your theme for decorating around the winter holidays and what it means to hone in on that theme and stick to it. Oftentimes, people just put up whatever they own for the holidays and do the same thing year in and year out. Other times, they try to switch it up and incorporate some new decorations with the old. Most of the time this causes a distinct difference in the overall theme, which can make your home look a bit disjointed or “off.”

That’s why it’s important to stick to whatever theme you’ve picked out and make certain that nothing stands out from the crowd. For example, if you’ve used some shipping supplies to make crafty decorations with your children for your tree, it’s good to note that those same crafts should go elsewhere around the house as well. Or, if you want it to be a one off item, make it look like it doesn’t stand out as much.

But today, I wanted to talk about some common items that are neutral enough to work with any theme. These decorations are safe for pretty much all themes for that very reason, and so it’s worth getting more of them if you don’t already have some. Let’s hop in.

Garland

Everyone has generic garland and wreaths, right? (If you don’t, get some ASAP.) No matter if you dress it all up or leave it bare, garland is fantastic for maintaining a theme of your choice while also remaining festive and neutral. And garland works anywhere in your home. And remember the crafty shipping supplies we talked about earlier? Go crazy with it on your garland!

Candles and soft lighting

What could you possibly do to make a candle not fit a theme? Other than having the entirely wrong color for a candle or having something that smells foul, you should be golden on these. Just make sure each room has a few (though you don’t have to light them all) and you’re set for your potpourri.

Stockings

I know, I know. A lot of people love to keep the same stockings they always have. And that’s definitely an option if you just aren’t into the idea of getting new stockings every so often. But hear me out on this. I think that if you’re going to tie a theme together quite nicely, the finishing touches would be having stockings that fit that theme. If you’re going for a hunter or rustic theme, buffalo plaid stockings are a perfect fit. But if your theme is more candyland gingerbread, it’s better to find brown stockings that have plush candies on them or some sort of iced look to the edges. And think of it this way: if you have a handful of different stockings, you can rotate your themes every so often and never have to get new decor!

Packaging Closures Guide

Closures are a necessary component of packaging and shipping supplies. They are used to seal containers once they have been opened and also the ones that have not been opened. They serve several functions specific to their designs. The shape and size of closures vary according to the type of seal required. Products such as bottles, jars, sprays, and containers, all require firm sealing that ensures the content contained inside does not escape or leak out in the slightest.

Closures also effectively preserve the product content after initial opening, so to ensure it does not spoil. Some closures are also designed to serve as dispensing caps. With so many variations, you can easily find a suitable closure for any product.

Some Common Types of Closures

All closures have a common purpose, but some offer additional uses. Closures are also designed bearing in mind customer appeal, as a uniquely presented item leaves a satisfying experience for the customer. Depending on the content being packaged and the regulations that may apply to the product, you can opt for any of these common types of closures shared in the guide below:

- Child Resistant Package Closures: Complying with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, these closures are designed to prevent easy opening for children under the age of 5. These are typically used by pharmaceutical companies. Many chemical products also include child resistant closures adhering to child safety standards.

- Continuous Thread Package Closures: Typically used in industries for food, pet and household, health and beauty products, continuous thread closures perform the basic function of pairing with containers that have spiral heads with a thread.

- Evident Package Closure: These closures give customers the assurance that the product is completely intact prior to purchase. These are commonly used for food, beverage, health and beauty items. Evident closures also provide protection against the counterfeiting of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.

- Bar Top or T Top Package Closures: These closures are typically used for special foods. The bottom part of the closure is made of authentic or synthetic cork while the top part of the closure can be made of glass, plastic, wood or metal.

- Dispensing Package Closures: These closures are commonly used across food, household, health and beauty industries. They control the amount of content that is released during the time of use. These dispensing closures are well suited to products such as fertilizers, spices and other dry items. Additionally, they are best for dispensing liquid content. When it comes to sprayers and pumps, these two can serve as their own kind of dispensing closures.

Some Tips to Consider

It is crucial for you to select the right type of closure for the product that you are handling as part of the packaging process. Having in-depth information regarding your product and the conditions that are either favorable or damaging to it can save you from unpleasant outcomes. The right closure will help shape the outcome of the delivery service; hence carefully focusing on the following variations will prove worthwhile:

- Size and color (colors that complement the product)

- Personalized decoration for appeal (self-print, debossing etc)

- Lined and Unlined (study the liner specifications of the company)

For manufacturers the possibilities to factor in are endless, but it is worthwhile to test all their product closures for compatibility and efficiency. This will ensure all closures are designed to adequately meet the criteria that determines efficient performance.