Christmastime is here — full of joy and cozy moments. We’ve added simple holiday touches throughout the house and are picking up our real tree with family this week. Have you started decorating?
Below are many ideas for easy, beautiful Christmas decorating that suit any home.
Mini Trees in the Kitchen
Place small trees in burlap or galvanized pots for a rustic, welcoming touch on counters or windowsills.
Ornaments in a Container
Shop your home for containers: glass jars, baskets, metal troughs, serving bowls or wood dough bowls all work well. In the glass jar above we started with faux snow, but coarse salt or Epsom salts make a nice base too.
DIY Snow Globes
Homemade snow globes are charming and easy to make using mason jars and small ornaments—perfect for tabletops or as gifts.
Cozy Plaid Sheets
Tree Branches
Use a store-bought birch tree or gather real branches to arrange in a large planter for an organic, minimalist holiday statement.
Boxwood Wreaths Tucked in Shelves
Blanket Ladder
Stack cozy throws on a blanket ladder for both function and seasonal style — an inviting option for chilly evenings.
Wreath on a Mirror
Greenery and Ornaments in a Basket
A Festive Tablescape
Create a seasonal table using simple greenery, neutral linens and a mix of vintage and modern pieces for a warm, layered look.
Tree in a Basket
Jingle Bells in a Jar
Door Basket
Hang a decorative basket on your door filled with greenery, pinecones or a small wreath to welcome guests.
Festive Kitchen Towels
Pinecones
Christmas Houses
Miniature Christmas houses grouped together create a cozy village display for a mantel or shelf.
A Festive Holiday Doormat
Swap your everyday mat for a seasonal doormat to add instant holiday cheer at the entry.
Cozy Sips Station
Set up a mug station with hot chocolate, cider or coffee so guests can choose their favorite mug and toppings.
Use a mug tree, tiered stand or a small shelf to organize mugs, jars of cocoa, tea bags and festive marshmallows. A log holder or a compact nesting table also work well as a space-saving display.
For a fun project, make a winter cocoa station with simple decor and labeled jars for an inviting, self-serve treat.
Chalkboard Quote
Write a short holiday quote or draw a simple tree on a chalkboard. If freehand isn’t your preference, printed chalkboard artwork looks just as festive and polished.
Vintage Sled
Paper Chains
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More Christmas Inspiration:
Peeks of our Christmas House in recent years and tours from past seasons offer plenty of decor ideas and step-by-step inspiration for creating a warm, personal holiday home. Browse past house tours and decorating posts for tutorials, printable ideas and simple, effortless decorating tips to make your season merry.
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