Decorating for Christmas means digging into the boxes, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Every ornament, plastic reindeer, and strand of tinsel doesn't necessarily need to be displayed. The addition of food, family and presents during this time of year, usually provide enough chaos at home. Make things easier with these simple tips for holiday decorating.
Rotate decorations each year. If you've developed a large collection, don't feel obligated to display every single item you own. Pick and choose, and alternate what you bring out each year. This way there will be less clutter and you'll truly get to enjoy the things you display, instead of losing site of them in the midst of massive clutter.
Consider other senses. The smell of evergreen and cinnamon (or whatever it may be for you) is a large part of what we associate with the holidays. Whether it's your tree, collected evergreen branches, or scented candles, smelling Christmas is an important part of the experience.
Embrace the imperfect. Display things you love and that have sentimental value. While the store windows during this time of year are stunning, your home isn't a display case. A Charlie Brown Christmas tree that fits your small space, also adds an element of charm. Old photos with Santa or the puff ball wreath your nephew made are great reminders of past events and tend to spur fun stories.
Add an element of sparkle. Gold, silver, copper and other metallics add interest and catch the light. Even just a simple strand of lights, like these starry string lights, create a little sparkle and can be used for numerous applications besides the Christmas tree.
Do you have any tips to share for holiday decorating?
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The Christmas tree in those pictures is the saddest thing!
That wood stove isn't installed to code.
i love everything about this room. everything.
Pretty enough in a Scandinavian way, but too plain for my tastes.
I'm with mae serious. I would give just about anything to live there. I think it is amazingly beautiful and peaceful. It makes we want to throw away everything I have and start over. Unfortunately, that wouldn't work because I don't have a big, light-filled, wide open space.
When: This home is in Denmark. The codes are most likely different to where you are from, and this one looks fine for Scandinavian rules.
We just installed a new stove - 20cm out from the wall, 40 cm clearance of anything flammable in all directions from the centre of the pipe where it enters the chimney, and stood on a fireproof floor covering.
Apart from that, it is up to the home owner to secure the stove safely in relation to their family (eg small kids, pets, - might need a barrier, etc. )
oh and I like the room, the simplicity is very calming! Looks like Christmas at the Cabin!
Oooh! Love this room! My first thought was that the tree was so cute and little. It looks like something they cut in the woods, rather than being raised in a mass-market Christmas tree lot and sheared to the "right" shape. The natural shape suits the spare style of the room.
The tree is a true Charlie Brown X-mas tree! Love it!
I never thought I would like an all white room so much. This looks magical!
My friend prunes her Christmas tree to achieve this sparse look.Her tree looks like some kind of high bred bonsai.It's a look...that's not for everybody.We live in Canada,so we have a nice variety of tree types to choose from.
I love Scandinavian design because it's so different from what I live in.This feels like Christmas for me.I like it.Love the open kitchen,dinning and sitting area.
Can anyone identify the maker of the woodstove? LOVE this home.
I think that this is a great home, and I love the decor! It makes me want to have snow outside and be curled up with hot chocolate (with a shot of peppermint schnapps?).
I love this. Love the decorations, love the tree, love all of it. Scandinavian (Christmas) style is the best!
I grew up with German/Austrian parents, and our tree was similar, although decorated, and the fact that there's room between the branches meant that the ornaments could really hang. Some of the trees are so dense here that I feel like could just stick my ornaments in. Or perhaps throw them from a distance. ;) To each his own...
Afterthought: It's also customary in some homes to have the ends of the branches holding thin lit candles, so the fact that there's room between the rows of boughs is actually kind of safe, or as safe as a fresh tree supervised with candles could be, anyways.