Unlike previous years, my Christmas décor went up early this year, and oh, it feels great!
I've been resting and enjoying how warm and cozy my home feels. ;)
However, if you haven't started or are way behind in the décor department, I have some easy ideas that you can incorporate into your home last minute!
These are some of the few ideas I keep on using year after year:
1. GREENERY
Greenery is perhaps the best décor you can use during the holidays, you can get clippings from your own backyard or you can buy them for very little money. I got these at Trader Joe's and I've been using the stems not only to use as an arrangement, but I keep on grabbing little pieces to decorate presents and vignettes all around the house.
Add a little swag or wreath on the back of chairs.
2. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Fruits and vegetables are the décor I prefer in my kitchen. A simple fruit on each plate on a tablescape or a basket of fruits and vegetables on the kitchen island always looks good in my book.
3. HOLIDAY STICKERS OR RIBBONS
Regular, every day objects can look festive with simple stick on or a ribbon added to them.
4. TOYS
Toys can also be an effective and cheery option to decorate your home for the holidays. My kids are not little any more, but their teddy bears keep on stealing the show during Christmas.
5. WINTER GEAR
Sleds, skis, ice skates, wagons...
Antique or not, you can dressed them up for the holidays.
And don't stop there, you can also use winter hats, scarves, gloves, mittens to deck the halls.
6. CLEAR GLASS JARS
You can use them in SO many ways. I had fun turning them into beautiful luminaries, so easy!
Here's another simple idea. They're also wonderful to pack yummy goodies for family and friends.
7. SIGNS
Signs are a very affordable way to decorate not only for Christmas, but year round. I love that they don't take much space when stored away and many times you can even DIY them to fit your needs.
8. BALL ORNAMENTS
Ball ornaments not only look good on the tree, scatter a few of them on a shelf, or on the coffee table. Hang a few in front of your kitchen window, or as I like, fill a bowl with them, so pretty and easy!
Little Christmas trees are instant holiday décor wherever you add them.
10. STRING LIGHTS
Little fairy lights, candles or any type of light bring so much happiness to your home!
These are a few of the economical and easy ideas that I use most of the time! Let me know which one is the one that you use the most!
For more holiday ideas check these out:
DIY - Winter White Wreath
All lovely ideas (if I wasn't so lazy!) Hope you are feeling better real soon.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, with everything you do I know it's not laziness!
DeleteThanks for stopping by. Have a merry Christmas!
I can't never get enough of so much inspiration, but then again, I'm not near as talented as you!
ReplyDeleteLove all the ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Please get well soon so you can enjoy C'mas.
Feliz Navidad y muchas bendiciones a todos Uds.
FABBY
Tu siempre tan dulce mi querida Fabby!
DeleteFeliz Navidad para ti y toda tu familia!
thanks for the great ideas.. I have every room except the kitchen all Christmas'd up lol.. Now I know what to do in there- quick and simple, thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Sonny
You're so very welcome, Sonny! Glad to know you found something to complete your decor. ;)
DeleteMerry Christmas to you too!
Beautiful as always. I haven't even shared my Christmas decor this year because so little has changed! Except it rained for 4 days after Thanksgiving so instead of our door lights we did those "rain shower" lazer light things. I feel like a Scrooge! And then, the "bug" hit...3 days with fever, aches, and snuffies! CURSES!!! Fortunately my indoor decorating was done, but not my shopping, exchanging and box hunting...lol! College graduation today and come fever or high water I am hitting the ground running! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!!!! Hope you all are healthy next week!
ReplyDeleteThe little bear, on the stool, looks like he's opening the present. Ha! It put a smile on my face this morning. I saved the picture of the old sled and skates. I have a sled and have been on the hunt for a pair of little girl's skates with the fur cuff for years now. I will find them! Lol
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas!
Great ideas Cristina! Hope your are well soon and may this week be Merry and Bright for you!
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful ideas and photos Cristina! I wish I was more like you! I hope your family is feeling better! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYour home is just so beautiful Cristina. No decorating here this year as we are in the middle of a big reno. But I will be keeping all of your wonderful ideas in mind for next year!! Wanted to pop by and wish you and your family a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Hope this season is full of family and friends and a great New Year to you too! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHola amiga querida ,, espero que pase una linda Navidad junto a sus seres queridos y este 2016 llegue cargado de bendiciones
ReplyDeleteCatiños Q
Hey,
ReplyDeleteAmazing ideas. I really love the 'Greenery from your backyard'.. quite resourceful of you! Would definitely think of something. Christmas have already passed, but still. Keep up the good work and Happy New year.
Best Regards,
Jessie