Decorating for the holidays can be fun OR stressful depending on your frame of mind…
…and if you happen to fall into the camp of those who find it stressful, I’m here to help you out with a few tips to help get your house in holiday shape without breaking the bank and/or going insane.
1. Work with what you have
I happen to have a forest in my backyard, so sprigs of greens were pretty easy to come by and make for simple, yet dramatic decor. But, even if you don’t have a backyard forest, it’s likely that you have some type of greenery you can scavenge and stick in a vase/jar/cup. It’s free and nothing livens up a space quite like plant life.
3. Mix in textures
Playing with textures makes your decor feel more authentic and inviting and less forced. Play around with fabrics, wood, enamel…whatever!
4. Restyle
Don’t get tied into feeling like you have to use objects for their original purpose. Flip a bowl upside down to turn it into a pedestal for a found object, or use a cup as a vase. Don’t let your creativity be stifled.
5. Listen to holiday music while you decorate
I recommend the Sufjan Stevens Holiday station on Pandora…but that’s just me.
*6. BONUS: Wear fuzzy slippers
I know I said there would only be five tips, but seriously…everything is better when you’re wearing fuzzy slippers – especially holiday decorating!
Have fun!
xo
Lauren
love those shoes!
Your evergreen sprigs in water are genius. Gorgeous!
Tara
http://tarabelle-adropofink.blogspot.com/
I saw the reindeer on your Instagram feed and I love it! I want to make one for myself, especially since discovering the wonders of chalkboard paint! 🙂
#5 and #6 are my favorites!
Love these tips! Your house looks so festive and cozy, but not over the top.
really love your earthy vintagesque arrangements! I’ll definitely be using the pine sprigs in glass bottles idea! we just got Sufjan’s new Christmas box set and we are loving it, particularly “I’m a Christmas unicorn” haha.
That is my favorite Christmas album. I also try to use stuff around the house as much as I can. And I don’t update with a new color scheme or theme each year like a lot of people do. I can’t afford that!
Yes! I’m following all these tips…. tomorrow! Can’t wait to blast the Christmas music.