Favorite Christmas Decorating Ideas
Today I’m sharing my favorite Christmas decorating ideas for the Christmas In July Blog Hop. What a treat this will be for all of us to gather ideas, and pin to our favorite holiday boards. While we’re at it, we can distract our attention from the summer heat and dream of cooler weather.
Christmas in July Blog Hop
I’m so happy to be joining 24 of my sweet blogging friends for a fabulous Christmas in July blog hop hosted by my friend Rachel of The Ponds Farmhouse. As you click through these posts you’ll get all kinds of inspiration for make ahead projects. You may even get get ideas on how to repurpose what you already have.
If you’re coming over from WM Designhouse, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I can’t wait to read Wendy’s post, and take notes on her fabulous decorating ideas.
Favorite Christmas Decorating Ideas
Sometimes it’s really helpful to get a mental picture of how you’re going to decorate for Christmas. We all know how hectic the holiday season can get, but wouldn’t be nice to take the edge off that rushed feeling?
If you’re like me, you probably already know where the Christmas tree is going, and that there will be decorations on the mantel, coffee table, entry table, and front door. However you may want to tweak your normal decorating game plan and change things up a bit. That’s what I enjoy doing, and I’ll share some of my best decorating ideas with you.
I’m sharing a variety of my favorite Christmas posts, with suggestions to make that super busy time of year a little easier.
Make A List
My first suggestion is making a list of things you can look for while shopping thrift stores, flea markets, antique malls and yard sales. Here’s a list of what I’m looking for this summer that I can use during the holidays and beyond.
- brass candle stick holders
- old metal lanterns
- retro vases
- wood crate or box
- flower pots
- vintage books with green covers
- child’s wooden chair
- winter landscape artwork
I’m also planning ahead and ordering velvet ribbon now, just in case I can’t find it later. So think about what you might be needing and order early. For big ticket items such as Christmas trees watch for sales and black Friday deals.
Christmas Arrangements
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is creating poinsettia and evergreen arrangements. This is where interesting containers can create one of a kind centerpieces and mini arrangements too.
Remember the container doesn’t have to be holiday related as you will see in these three posts. Click on the highlighted titles below the photo to go straight to the post.
Evergreen Christmas Centerpiece and Tablescape
How To Make Mini Holiday Evergreen Arrangements
Christmas Home Tour In Green And White
Wreaths and Door Decorations
Wreath and door decorations don’t have to be complicated. In fact mine are usually very simple, because we have a small porch with limited space. I’m sharing my favorite ways to update faux wreaths, and how to decorate with a door basket.
Holiday Basket Door Decoration
How To Update A Wreath With Greenery
Make Ahead Christmas Projects
Late summer and early fall is a great time to get a jump on some of those DIY projects. Think about making ornaments, an advent calendar, a simple garland and recruit the kids to help.
How To Make Ribbon And Ticking Christmas Ornaments
Advent Calendar Bags And Printable Numbers
Christmas Mantel With Jingle Bell Garlands
Christmas Tablescapes
Our holiday tablescapes are usually casual, because we’re always focusing more on the food. I lean towards simple table settings that are easy to create.
My everyday white dishes go with everything including plaid salad plates, and I have a variety of napkins to change up the look.
Christmas Holiday Brunch Tablescape
Ticking And Plaid Holiday Tablescape
Decorate With What you Have
Just remember you don’t have to come up with elaborate holiday themes, just decorate with what you have.
I love adding garlands to mirrors, the tops of frames, and even the pot rack in the kitchen. I pull out little kid’s chairs to hold gifts and decorate around everyday decor, artwork and furniture.
Christmas In The Kitchen And Family Room
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Thank you so much for stopping by today for my favorite Christmas Decorating Ideas, and I hope that you’re pinning lots of ideas that you can refer back to.
Up next on our blog hop is White Arrows Home, and I know you don’t want to miss Kristin’s gorgeous lakefront home.
Cheers!
Christmas In July Blog Hop…
Welcome to our Christmas In July Blog Hop. Be sure to click each link below to follow along on the hop.
The Ponds Farmhouse / Cottage on Bunker Hill / Midwest Life & Style / Cottage in the Mitten / Down Shiloh Road / Bricks N Blooms
Simply 2 Moms / Shiplap & Shells / Peacock Ridge Farm / WM Designhouse / Thistle Key Lane / White Arrows Home
Pasha is Home / Tater Tots and Jello / Robyn’s French Nest / Chas Crazy Creations / DIY Beautify / Cloches & Lavender
The Crowned Goat / Common Ground / Life At Bella Terra / The Tattered Pew / Design Morsels / Follow the Yellow Brick Home
I’m so excited to see some of my favorites makes this list, Michelle! Your home always looks so warm and inviting no matter what the season and I can’t wait to see what you have in mind this year too. Loving and pinning as always swee friend, CoCo
CoCo, I appreciate your sweet comments so much. It’s always a fun challenge to see how we can change things around every year! Hugs to you my friend!
So many pretty ideas; it makes me want to get started!!! Love it!
Thank you Robyn! I feel the same way. Let’s get started!
Michelle,
I loved all of these creative Christmas Ideas. I’m getting so excited about decorating for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your talents with us today.
Thank you for inviting me Rachel! It was so exciting to see what everyone had to share, and I’m overflowing with ideas this year!
Michelle you always inspire me with your simple and elegant decor that makes me want to simplify and streamline for a more elegant and sophisticated look! I love your decor year round but your Christmas decorating is extra special.
Happy Christmas in July!
I appreciate your comments more than you can imagine Amber! Happy Christmas in July my friend!
Michelle I love your make ahead Christmas Ideas. Pinning for later! Merry Christmas in July!
Thank you Stacy! I hope to start a few more make ahead projects before the fall rush kicks off.
Wow, these are wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing and lovely hopping with you!
Thank you Chas! Happy Christmas in July!
Your gorgeous natural decorating style is exactly what I strive for! Loving all the beautiful details you shared. Pinned to remember it in November!
Thank you Anne for pinning! We just love the natural greenery and wonderful scent of pine at Christmas.
Michelle, I love all your holiday photos but that basket on your front door is just stunning! It is elegant and simple and certainly says Welcome! Thanks for sharing and so nice hopping with you.
Thank you Mary! That was one of my all time favorite door decorations!
I like your list suggestion. That really helps to focus the shopping. I’m a lost maker too. Your table is beautiful. It was fun to see your blog again.
Thank you so much Andrea! It’s so fun to find ordinary items thrifting, and turn them into Christmas decor!
Hi Michelle! I loved seeing all of your ideas. SO many cute craft projects that I want to try! I love that jingle bell garland and all of the fresh arrangements are so gorgeous!
xoxo
Thank you Jen! You can tell my favorite color at Christmas is green with all the fresh arrangements! 😉
Michelle, I love all your fresh greenery ideas, and that darling advent calendar with the Santa mug caught my eye too… as well as a bunch of other ideas! Thanks for always inspiring girlie, you have such a knack for displaying pieces!
Thank for mentioning the advent calendar Cindy, which reminds me I need to start thinking of a new one for this year! Big hugs my friend!
Michelle your home is always beautiful. I look forward to what you have in mind this year
Thank you so much Cindy! Planning is half of the fun for me!
These ideas are so pretty, my friend. Happy hopping with you. Hugs to you.
Thank you Renae! It was a fabulous hop!
Such great ideas Michelle, I love all of the fresh greens you have used in so many different ways.
Thank you Wendy! Using fresh greenery is one of my favorite ways to decorate!
SO many pretty ideas, Michelle! It’s giving me a lot of great inspiration for the holiday season ahead. I pinned severeal images to save so I can look back once I’m ready to decorate this year. Happy to be hopping with you.
I appreciate the pins so much Jen! Happy to hop with you too!
Love your mini evergreen arrangements! You’ve inspired me to get my Christmas decor list going! Nice hopping with you.
Thank you so much Kim! Happy shopping and planning!
You know I love your style Michelle!!!
I appreciate that so much Jennifer! Hugs!
So many beautiful Christmas ideas Michelle. The front door basket, the fresh greenery, your pretty holiday table…so much inspiration here.
Thank you Kim! It’s hard to believe we will be decorating for Christmas before we know it! Good thing we are gathering ideas now! 😉
I came back to pin a few more ideas and thought I had left a comment from my first read through so sorry if this is a duplicate. I love your classy projects Michelle! They really inspire me!
Thank you so much Kristin! BTW that’s a good idea I should hop back through everyone’s post to make sure I didn’t skip anyone! Hugs to you friend!
Michelle,
Your fresh greenery and floral arrangements always inspire me and give me great ideas for HOW to style similar arrangements! I love your style.
Judith
Thank you so much Judith! I hope there will be lots of greenery available this year. I love decorating with it!
So many beautiful ideas here, Michelle. I love the idea of making a list of things to look for at thrift stores, etc. I’ll be featuring this today at Thursday Favorite Things, starting at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Thanks so much for sharing this great post!
You are so sweet to feature the post Pam. Thank you so much!!