Happy Holidays, and welcome back to the blog!
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“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”― Bob Hope
Hello friends, are you excited yet? I hope you’re getting plenty of rest. Staying hydrated, not stressing this holiday, and connecting with friends and family. STOP 🛑 right now and take 3 minutes, close your eyes, and <<<breathe>>>. You are present, you matter, and everything will be ok.
Friends, I don’t know about you, but the holiday season has been incredibly draining this year. I’ve been having a hard time staying motivated. Work is work, but Christmas is always the best time for me. I love decorating and just being in the spirit of Christmas when everything starts to slow down and becomes quiet.
I don’t follow Christmas decor trends, nor can I afford to change things up every year, but I have noticed (Pinterest mostly) the shift towards a more muted rustic holiday. There are more deep tones like shades of brown and taupe, greens, and reds. Lots of pretty ribbons adorn everything with lush greenery. Decorating with live or faux garland is so festive, and the Norfolk pine is the most realistic.
Styles & Vingnettes I’m Loving from Pinterest
Don’t forget to download my Gift List printable to make it easier to keep track. For other freebies, check out my winter holiday downloads.
I love how you can achieve the styles above (or a variation) by using the bare minimum. All you need is some greenery (real or faux), ribbon, rustic bells, lights, candles, and a few holiday accessories. Here are some great finds from a few of my favorite stores.
A Moody Rustic Style
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Brass Candle Holders (Target)
Velvet Frayed Ribbon (Amazon)
Norfolk Pine Garland (Kirklands)
Christmas Bells (Macy’s)
Faux Sheepskin Rug (Amazon)
Iceland Pine Bouquet (Kirklands)
Black Plaid Blanket (Amazon)
Natural + Black Double Stripe Italian Cotton Ribbon (Etsy)
Mini Tabletop Flocked Trees (Amazon)
Twinkle Lights (Amazon, not shown)
I’ve been on the “struggle bus” this year, so my only wish is to decorate my home, listen to some holiday tunes, bake some cookies, and tuck in for a relaxing holiday.
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Friends, thank you for spending a little time with me here today, and I hope I’ve given you some inspiration for your holiday decorating. Don’t forget to subscribe if you enjoyed this post. Have a great weekend. — Peace