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15 Christmas Decorating Ideas ~ It’s All in the Details!

Uncategorized December 11, 2013

Christmas has always been a magical time for me, and today I’m so happy to share Christmas decorating ideas that put the sparkle and magic into your home. I’m joining 15 other bloggers to bring you a Christmas Extravaganza that runs December 9th-12th. You can see the full schedule at the bottom of this post to see what each lady has in store for you. And now … onto 15 Christmas decorating ideas that are affordable and easy to do!

Christmas Decorating Ideas from Town and Country Living

In my home, I believe in a simple and economical approach to decorating and it’s no different at Christmas time. So here are some easy Christmas decorating ideas you can easily add to your holiday home!

 

Vintage Christmas Ornaments in White Ironstone1. Group Christmas ornaments by color. I chose red and white ornaments to display in a white ironstone bowl. By grouping items together by color, you create a stronger visual impact.

 

Christmas Decorating Ideas from Town and Country Living2. Add a bit of bling to Christmas vignettes. A simple, glittery floral spray gets tucked in an ironstone shaving cup. You can find floral and beaded sprays at a craft store for just a few dollars.

 

Christmas place setting by Town and Country Living3. Create a simple color scheme. I used red and white throughout my dining room this year.

By choosing a color scheme, it’s easier to decorate and the room looks more cohesive.

You can see more of my red and white Christmas dining room at my Christmas Home Tour.

 

Christmas decorating ideas from Town and Country Living4. Use every day items in your Christmas decor.  A simple gravy boat is filled with vintage ornaments.

 

Christmas pine cone display from Town and Country Living5. Pair rustic with glam. Opposites attract and they look great when used together, like this bowl of rustic pine cones and glamorous, shiny beads. Don’t be afraid to mix and match. The effect can be lovely!

 

Boxwood wreath with peppermint stripe ribbon6. Hang a wreath in an unexpected location. A boxwood wreath is hung with peppermint stripe ribbon on the inside of a hutch door, instead of the front of the door. The cabinet doors are left open for greater impact.

 

White ironstone pitcher with Christmas greenery7. Create height for displays with books in Christmas colors. This pitcher wasn’t quite tall enough for its location, so I propped it up with red and white books.

 

Christmas Greenery Basket via Town and Country Living8. Recycle unused branches from your Christmas tree. After cutting the bottom branches from your Christmas tree, find a place to use them. They look great tucked in a basket, pitchers, or even a galvanized tub. Add berries for color.

 

Tiny Christmas in a white ironstone bowl9. Hide plastic Christmas tree bases. You can find faux mini trees for a good price, but they often have a cheap looking base. Tuck the tree in a simple white bowl to hide its ugly stand and create instant charm. Top with a silvery star.

 

Christmas decorating ideas from Town and Country Living10. Use mirrors to double your decorating impact. Place a bowl of simple ornaments in front of a mirror. The reflection will look like you have double the number of ornaments in the bowl.

 

Christmas greens dress up white ironstone11. Dress up every day items with greens. Leave your existing decor in place and simply add a few greens. Here, the open shelving in my kitchen receives a light and feminine garland, while a basket by the stove gets decked out with a few sprigs and a glittery star.

 

Christmas decorating ideas from Town and Country Living 12. Group like items together. On our breakfast table, the simple Christmas tree centerpiece trio echoes the Christmas trees on the Waechtersbach holiday plates.

 

Bottle brush Christmas trees and vintage ornaments13. Use unexpected colors in your Christmas decor. It’s okay to use non-traditional colors at Christmas. Pink and blue ornaments on a collection of bottle brush trees are echoed with similarly colored vintage ornaments in a large mixing bowl. Look for vintage ornaments at your local flea market or on Ebay.

 

Blue mason jar with red glittery berries at Christmas14. Dress up your windows with something other than a wreath. A windowsill receives a treatment of a simple, blue mason jar stuffed with shiny tulle and topped off with shiny red berries.

 

Christmas bottle line-up by Town and Country Living15. Create a festive line-up. Grab a favorite collection (for me, it’s my vintage bottles), dress them up for the holidays, and line them up on a shelf, ledge, or mantel. Use ribbons, Christmas tags, pine cones, or small ornaments for embellishments.

Well, I hope you found a few Christmas decorating ideas here that you can use in your own home!

Keep it simple and your holidays will prove to be less stressful.

Be sure to visit these other blogs that are sharing Christmas Extravaganza inspiration with you!

Then come back on December 13th to link up your own Christmas projects!

Monday

Kim at Sand & Sisal

Debbie at Debbiedoo’s

Kristi and Kelli at Lolly Jane

Kristin at Yellow Bliss Road

Tuesday

Heather at Setting for Four

Angelina at JoJo and Eloise

Destiny at A Place for Us

Kristen at Ella Claire

Wednesday

Courtney at French Country Cottage

Chelsea at Two Twenty One

Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Jennifer at Town and Country Living

Thursday

Maryann at Domestically Speaking

Roeshel at DIY Show Off

Mary Beth at Cupcakes and Crinoline

Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage

Sharing this post at Metamorphosis Monday, Wow Us Wednesday

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  1. Rita C says

    December 11, 2013 at 5:49 am

    All great and simply chic ideas, and all very doable. 🙂

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  2. debbiedoos says

    December 11, 2013 at 5:52 am

    Oh so pretty. Right down to every detail!

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  3. Lisa~A Cottage To Me says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Very pretty! Everything’s so bright and cheery!

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  4. Therese Haas says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:11 am

    So Jealous of all the sunlight in your home. Make everything so more bright and cheery!

    Reply
  5. Tanya Patrice says

    December 11, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Excellent ideas! I still have some Christmas decorating to do so I’ll be using quite a few of these.

    Reply
  6. Martina says

    December 11, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Such pretty ideas!!

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  7. Lolly Jane says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Such a beautiful post! My favorite is that boxwood wreath with the simple striped ribbon. Gorgeous.

    Reply
  8. Courtney says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Love all your ideas Jennifer!! So charming!

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  9. kristin says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I love all your ideas and everything is just gorgeous!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    Great decor tips!!! I love those little mini holiday christmas trees!!

    Reply
  11. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Great Christmas decor ideas! I love the blue mason jar with the red berries… so gorgeous together!

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  12. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Everything is absolutely beautiful, Jennifer. So many great tips and the way you pull it all together is perfection!

    Reply
  13. Cristina says

    December 15, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    They’re all simple and beautiful ideas! Love them all 😉

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  14. The Style Sisters says

    December 17, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    I love the little wreath hanging inside the cupboard door…such a cute idea…really I love all the ideas here.
    Karins

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  15. Cyndee says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I love all these simple Christmas ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Cyndee says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    And, I had to share your cute pitcher idea on my blog. Check it out here: http://christmanscreations.com/2014/11/14/things-that-made-me-smile/

    Reply

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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