5 Chic Holiday Décor Ideas To Get You Excited About Decorating

Holiday Decor Ideas

Can you believe the holiday season is sneaking up on us? Some of you just might not be feeling quite ready to think about holiday decorations just yet. But, we truly believe that it’s the prepping and planning that allows you to enjoy the season more! Once I have my holiday decorations up, I feel more in control. Then, I can take in the holidays without that task looming over my head. Because let’s face it, come Thanksgiving it’s go time! And, Thanksgiving is just a few away! Here are 5 simple tips to get you started. If holiday decorating doesn’t light you up, these ideas will help keep it painless, and…you might even enjoy it!

If you need to get organized before the holiday so you feel less chaotic and frantic, you should check out this post.

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Holiday Minimalism

Do you prefer a more minimalistic approach to Christmas decorating? Or are you on team Clark Griswold (from the movie Christmas Vacation)…the bigger and brighter the better? This year, I’m planning on a more neutral and minimal décor approach – a chic and classy Christmas! With my kids being older, I’m really drawn to simple but elegant décor that feels warm, seasonal and merry but not overdone! I’m sharing some of my favorite finds and easy decorating tips to get in the spirit! Keep scrolling for some simple tips below…

Getting Started

This year, I’m planning on a more neutral and minimal décor approach – a chic and classy Christmas! I’m really drawn to simple but elegant décor that feels warm, seasonal and merry but not overdone! I’m sharing some of my favorite finds and easy decorating tips to get you excited about decorating too! Keep scrolling for some simple tips.

Tip #1) Replace Don’t Add

If you are looking for a clutter-free holiday vibe in your house, instead of adding all the new decorations to your existing cast of characters, you can put away, repurpose, and refresh. You can still deck the halls but with a less-is-more approach. But, if you love holiday maximalism (I mean you and Clark Griswold) then go for it! I do think the holiday décor has more impact if it stands alone. Here are some beautiful stand-alone pieces! TIP: take photos of your pre-holiday décor so you remember where everything goes!  This is especially helpful for styled bookshelves and fireplace mantels!

Tip #2) Stick With Your Own Color Story

If you aren’t a fan of bright red and green, don’t feel trapped with that color scheme! There are so many other options like winter whites, rustic neutrals, metallics, and dark blues and greens that will create the same warmth and a joyful space. 

Tip #3) Get Your Greens

You can use live greens for vases, pitchers or a table centerpiece and mix them with faux greens. If you put your decorations up early, the fresh greens don’t always last.

Good quality faux greenery touches around the house give that winter wonderland look but in a chic way IF they are not too plastic looking. You can put a few stems in vases, tuck them behind a mirror, or add them to a bowl. If your wreath needs updating, these swag options are cool and different! You can tie small wreaths on the back of chairs with pretty ribbon in your kitchen too! 



4) Magical Mantel

If you are decorating your fireplace mantel or other focal point in your main living area you’ll want to find quality faux garland too.  These are all great options that drape and shape well and look very authentic (after some fluffling!). TIP: start the greenery at one end of your mantel and drape it over the top and edge so it hangs down lower on one side, asymmetrically. It’s an updated and cool way to decorate. IF it looks sparce, you can use ribbon, other green stems or pinecones to fill in any gaps. Add your stockings to one side in a cluster with low-profile stocking hangers. 

5) Scents 
Some holiday scents can be overpowering and artificial smelling. Here are a few favorites that are lovely!

OK, what is your FAVORITE holiday tradition? Traditions are such a special part of this magical time of year and we’d love to hear what you and your family do to make it special. Please leave a comment below!

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Tip #1) Replace Don't Add

If you are looking for a clutter-free holiday vibe in your house, instead of adding all the new decorations to your existing cast of characters, you can put away, repurpose, and refresh. You can still deck the halls but with a less-is-more approach. But, if you love holiday maximalism then go for it! It's all about creating what makes you most happy in your home. For me, holiday décor has more impact if it shines on its own. Here are some beautiful stand-alone pieces and a few pieces that would be easy to repurpose all year round! TIP: Take photos of your pre-holiday décor so you remember where everything goes! This is especially helpful for styled bookshelves and fireplace mantels.
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Tip #2) Stick With A Color Story

If you aren’t a fan of bright red and green, don’t feel trapped with that color scheme! There are so many other options like winter whites, rustic neutrals, metallics, and dark blues and greens that will create the same warmth and a festive, joyful space. I’m going with deep green and winter whites this year. I’m using this fabulous ribbon and these bells for my stairs and similar garland. TIP: Use zip ties to keep your garland in place!
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Tip #3) Get Your (Good) Greens

I always grab a few live greens to decorate with, but I typically mix those with faux greens because I put my decorations up early and the fresh greens don’t always last very long. You want good quality faux greenery that isn't too plastic looking. You can put a few stems in a vase or pitcher, tuck them behind a mirror, or add them to a bowl or table centerpiece. If your wreath needs updating, these swag options are cool and different! You can also tie smaller faux wreaths on the back of your kitchen chairs with pretty ribbon too...festive foliage that lasts (and lasts!)
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Tip #4) Create A Magical Mantel

If you're decorating your fireplace mantel or other focal points in your main living area, garland (also listed in Tip #2) is a beautiful option. I'm linking both a plain and pre-lit version below. These are high quality, drape and shape well, and look very authentic (after some fluffing!). TIP: start the greenery at one end of your mantel and drape it over the top and edge so it hangs down lower on one side, asymmetrically. It looks pretty cool! If it looks sparse, you can use ribbon, other green stems or pinecones to fill in any gaps. You could add your stockings to one side in a cluster with low-profile stocking hangers.
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Tip #5) A Tree Just For You

The family Christmas tree is the one thing I just can’t minimalize. Every handprint ornament and 3rd-grade paper mache masterpiece is going on that tree. I look forward to seeing those ornaments every year. They are so sentimental and if it’s tacky, so be it. BUT, I do have a second, smaller tree that I have fun decorating each year with more "grownup" ornaments. You can put it in your bedroom, office, or just anywhere that makes you happy!

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