Here are 5 simple ideas to help bring a little holiday spirit into your decor:
- Bring the outdoors in! Whether it’s branches in the fall, or fresh flowers in Spring, bringing plants inside brightens up these winter days. I have three Ikea pots that sit on the windowsill in my kitchen, and every season I swap out the plants inside them. This year I saw some of these Gaultheria plants and fell in love with their pops of red and green!
- Think outside the tree. If you have ornaments from holidays’ past, don’t get rid of them just yet… use them to fill a vase and prop up some sticks. Or simply mixed into a bowl of pinecones.
- You gotta have faith. Bring some of what makes the holiday season special to you and your family into your home. We are all about Christmas here at our house, and our little wooden nativity scene fits perfectly under our massive star, don’t you think?
- Add a little sparkle! Mix a little shimmer into your tabletop vignette. Contrast it with natural elements to keep things warm.
- Lighten up. Candles, floating in a bowl of fresh cranberries, surrounded by dried rose hip berries, or just placed in your favorite votive… there is no wrong choice at this time of year. And remember, adding a warm glow to your home also casts a very flattering light on your guests when you’re entertaining!
Are you all done decorating for the holidays? I’m all about keeping it simple this year! I’m having to let some things slide that I usually wouldn’t, because I’m finding that my priorities have shifted, and there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all. For example, if you usually receive a Christmas card from me, you may get it via email this year, or not at all! I know! How will you ever recover! 😉
24 comments :
nook. December 12, 2012 8:21AM
i love the little details, rosa! it looks so beautiful! i’ve bitten off more than i should. (of course.. but i do it every year). i just love this time of year 🙂 xo
Rosa December 13, 2012 1:19AM
Thanks Rebecca! You have been very busy lately, but it all sounds like a lot of fun! 🙂 Tis the season!!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock December 12, 2012 1:08PM
That nativity scene is absolutely beautiful, Rosa. I love the clean, simplicity of it all on it’s own on the mantle.
Rosa December 12, 2012 11:48PM
Thanks Amy. It’s the simplest our mantel has ever been… but it works! 🙂
heather @ grillfusion.me December 12, 2012 3:11PM
Looking good Rosa! Hope you are getting better – hugs H
Rosa December 12, 2012 11:47PM
All better now my dear, thanks!
meesh@idreamofchairs December 12, 2012 3:31PM
Nice and simple. The tiny nativity under the giant star is adorable!
Dawna Jones December 12, 2012 5:10PM
Simply beautiful!
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Rosa December 12, 2012 11:47PM
Thanks Dawna! 🙂
barbara@hodge:podge December 13, 2012 1:25AM
Sp pretty, so you!
Rosa December 13, 2012 5:20AM
Thank you Barb!
Christine December 13, 2012 4:12PM
I love that cute little nativity scene, Rosa, Especially with the giant star above it!
Tracey December 13, 2012 8:23PM
Oh so pretty Rosa!!!! Love the sticks with the baubles inside….. oh and the star for sure. Agreed, I feel that there needs to be subtle reminders or even just one as to why we celebrate Christmas. I just love this time of year.
Katherine | Gathered Heart December 14, 2012 6:47PM
You know, this is the third or fourth blog I’ve read that recommends candles during winter to keep things cozy. I usually have a scented candle burning when I feel like, but maybe I should invest in a few non-scented ones. They really do add a lot of charm!
Rosa December 14, 2012 9:54PM
You totally should Katherine! It just elevates normal things and makes them feel a little more special. 🙂
Lisa December 14, 2012 7:34PM
Such pretty decorations, Rosa. I especially love the cranberry idea! I’m almost embarrassed to admit this, but I haven’t done anything for xmas yet, except for a couple of gift guides on my blog – ugh! Usually i make sure to decorate at the beginning of Dec, but this year things got a little “delayed”.
Rosa December 15, 2012 6:01AM
Thanks Lisa. I know how it can be! I’m giving up on getting out Christmas cards this year, and yet I’ve somehow found time to blog about Christmas decor, haha! I’m giving myself permission to be okay with that. There are no rules, right?
Danielle Hardy December 15, 2012 7:32PM
All of these ideas are so beautiful!! The first plant is my favorite and I love all of the pops of color
Janet@ House Four December 16, 2012 7:00PM
I just love your sweet nativity scene….the giant star is perfect with it!!
Hope you have a merry Christmas!
Sheila @ sZInteriors December 20, 2012 12:59AM
I love the simple, organic approach, Rosa, and your photos are beautiful. I’m finished, but have also had to let some stuff go. I think it’s when you can’t let things go that life spins out of control, the going really gets tough. Who wants that, right?
Elmee January 10, 2013 4:55PM
That is such a cute nativity scene especially with the big star on the wall! May I ask where you got that nativity scene?
Rosa January 10, 2013 5:14PM
Thanks! I found it at McBurney Junction when I was out in Langley a couple years ago. I picked it up in January at their post-Christmas sales. I love that they are carved out of wood, because my kids can play with it worry free! 🙂
Elmee January 10, 2013 5:33PM
Oh gosh! Langley’s so far out for me! I’ve been looking for a nativity scene since we got our own place. I JUST got a “compact” one yesterday which is cute (and on sale!), but I wanted to go for something in wood (and cuter!!!)
Rosa January 10, 2013 9:52PM
I know, it’s far for me too! That’s why I haven’t been back in years! 🙂 It is worth the drive if you decide to go… it’s a cool store.