Thanksgiving is over which means it is officially time to decorate our house for Christmas! Holiday decor is my favorite decor because it makes our house feel so cozy and festive!
Just like when we decorate for fall, less is more for our house. I love to stick with a neutral decor theme and let our tree and beautiful fireplace mantel take center stage!
When it comes to outdoor decor I’m not one to go too wild. Maybe a little Christmas tree, some garland, a festive outdoor mat just to jazz up our front porch! No inflatable Frosty the Snowman or Santa’s for us!
Our Holiday Decor Traditions
Every year, Elliott and I get our Christmas tree from this sweet man down the street from where we live. He turns his front yard into a tree lot right after Thanksgiving. He goes up to Canada to get his trees and has been selling them on his front lawn for over 30 years! This is one of our favorite traditions and I love that we get to support small business.
My other favorite Christmas tradition that we started a few years ago was collecting Christmas ornaments from different places that we have traveled to or experiences that we have shared together. Our tree is filled with some pretty sweet memories!
You do not have to go crazy spending all kinds of money decorating for Christmas. I’m all about decorating on a budget especially if the majority of my funds are going towards Christmas presents. If I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll attempt a DIY décor project. For all those busy gals out there, praise the Lord for Amazon, Target, and Home Goods! I like to pick up holiday decor either on Black Friday or after the holiday when everything is mostly 75% off!
Where to get Festive
I try to focus on two to three bigger areas of our house…usually our front porch, fireplace, and sometimes our living room. I make little changes throughout our house by swapping out pillows, seasonal candles, and our dining room tablescape.
I’m hoping by sharing a few of my favorite decor ideas that you will feel inspired to get into the holiday spirit and start decorating!
Fireplace Mantel Holiday Decor
This mantel is the showstopper of our home! I am obsessed with it during the holidays! I look forward to hanging our stockings every year!
Holiday Tablescape
A glass cylinder is the perfect tablescape piece because it allows you the freedom to do anything with it! Add ornaments, string lights, or these scented pine cones which are Elliott’s favorite!
Holiday Decor Ideas to Elevate an Entry Way
Buffalo plaid is my jam during the holidays! Pair it with any festive door mat and you have yourself one inviting entryway! This door mat is from Target!
Now that we are all decorated for Christmas, bring on Santa!
How will you decorate your home for the holidays? Comment below!
