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December 15, 2021

Simple Holiday Decorating

I’ve learned that simple holiday decorating with natural elements is the perfect blend of festive and calm for me. Here’s how we’re getting ready for the holidays!

Simple Holiday Decorating this !

Wreath and reindeer hanger from Target

Simple Holiday Decorating

Here is my annual holiday decor post!

I have learned over the years that simple, natural elements are my favorite style to add to evergreen decor for the holidays. If I go too crazy with red and green my head starts to spin! My home has a pretty neutral color palette overall, and it’s that way for a reason. Neutral shades make me feel calm. The color red – not so much! It can actually stimulate a stress response in some people. I believe I am one of them. So green and gold are my holiday colors of choice. 

I picked up this JOY pillow a few years ago.

Simple Holiday Decorating tips

And the red and green pillows I do own are great for each of my kids’ beds. 

green pillows

Mazen has fun with this pillow each day – 

A little bit of red! There’s a touch in our stockings as well, but both the pillow and stockings are backed with neutral, textured fabric. 

days until Santa pillow - Simple Holiday Decorating Simple Holiday Decorating

These golden pinecone trees enjoy a spot on the mantel.

I strung some twinkly fairy lights around them too.

golden pinecone trees

New Tree Location

The big difference in our holiday decor this year is the location of our tree!! 

Simple Christmas tree

I have lived in this house for six Christmases and always put the tree in the front window. But due to the big buffet there and the open doorway, it was always sticking out in the way. This year we decided to put it in the opposite corner. While it is tucked away back there, it still provides the entire room with a festive ambiance. 
  Living room holiday

Acquiring the tree was slim pickings. Last year we went to The Market at Grelen to cut our own down, but we couldn’t find a date to go that Santa was there and we didn’t have a schedule conflict, so we went down the road to a nursery and got one of 5 trees left! This one has the long needles (I think it’s a White Pine?) and it’s been AMAZING that they haven’t dropped all over the house!! The only downside is I don’t think it’s as fragrant as a traditional tree. 

White Pine Christmas tree - Simple Holiday Decorating

He didn’t really hang any ornaments, but he loved looking through them!

Christmas tree ornaments - Simple Holiday Decorating

Other Ways We’re Getting Ready For The Holidays

Tree trimming –> hair trimming!

boys hair trimming little boys hair trimming

Here is Birch wearing Mazen’s old fleece PJS!!

Birch wearing Mazen's old fleece PJs

Our favorite Christmas books

I made a point to put these away last year, so when they came back out it was just like Christmas morning! Our favorites are Little Blue Truck (especially the real lights on the last page) and Frankenstein’s Christmas! Is it just me or is the Polar Express reallllllyyyyyy looooonnnnggg!

Our favorite Christmas books - Simple Holiday Decorating

Eggnog made its appearance!

Thomas and I taking our first sips exclaiming “Why is this stuff SO GOOD!?” I think it’s the nutmeg…

Eggnog Homestead Creamery

Birch’s Favorite Nativity Scene

Birch LOVES walking to the church to look at this nativity scene. It’s a daily visit!

Nativity Scene - Simple Holiday Decorating

Christmas Crafts

As I mentioned in Friday’s post, we’ve been loving the KiwiCo Christmas crafts. I have two more boxes ready to go for this weekend! Santa’s Workshop and the Christmas Carousel. 

kiwico holiday boxes on table - Simple Holiday Decorating

We loved the Little Tree + Santa’s Sleigh! Mazen did this one all by himself. 

KiwiCo holiday crafts
KiwiCo holiday crafts

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  1. Cathy says

    December 15, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    I love your natural decorating. It’s beautiful! My decorating is minimal , but with bits of red , my favorite color! I’d like to incorporate more of your natural decor ideas.

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