Enjoy the Simpler Side of Christmas Decorations

beardog says:

I couldn't agree more, a hint of the festive season in the home is far more fitting in these austere times than a gluttonous excess which can look incredibly tacky if not executed with real style!!

Melinda Faranetta says:

Love these ideas.

Laurie Bird in Hand VTG says:

Great, easy ideas! I love bringing nature indoors too. Cut branches from my outdoor evergreens, forcing paperwhites.

wildwood201 says:

Wish more people would come aboard the 'minimalist' boat for Christmas. I live in a lovely historic residential district and we all promote white lights only...however, new folks on the block have littered their yard with a disgusting parade of 'blow up' characters...let's de-tacky-FY Christmas! Less is MORE...

bellefonte says:

I agree, I like to challenge myself to decorate without any mass produced holiday decor. It's surprisingly easier than you think.

junnie99 says:

I love it. Every year I have "minimalized" more and more. My family enjoys the uncluttered feel. White lights, fresh greens and antique ornaments...

Hilary Walle-Jensen says:

Ahhhh.... so refreshing! Growing up celebrating Chanukah with my family, I married into the Christmas traditions. A minimalist at heart, I have always kept the Christmas decorating simple... using white lights, folk art pieces and home made decorations. We have two small children, so it has to stay cozy and friendly, but here is a bit of what we have done this year:

Hilary Walle-Jensen says:

Ahhhh.... so refreshing! Growing up celebrating Chanukah with my family, I married into the Christmas traditions. A minimalist at heart, I have always kept the Christmas decorating simple... using white lights, folk art pieces and home made decorations. We have two small children, so it has to stay cozy and friendly, but here is a bit of what we have done this year:

eimear says:

I love simplicity too, but I also think there's room for everyone and every style - to my mind, Christmas is not a time to be judgmental about other people's taste.

Hilary Walle-Jensen says:

I 100% agree with you, eimear. It is a time to be true to oneself....

Shannon Brennand says:

Great ideas for empty nesters whose kids haven't given them grandkids yet. We took a break this year because we are too lazy to go to the rented storage unit to get our decorations. We shouldn't have ever taken them there in the first place! Our only decoration is a pine cone we brought back from Lake Tahoe two weeks ago!

andylquk says:

Simple would be great in our house, unfortunately my partner wants lights and garlands everywhere. I really like the minimal look in these photos.

picabelle says:

We recently remodeled and last year when we were in a rental I had to scale back by necessity. Loved it and did the same this year. Takes much less time and can be just as beautiful. Have to admit that I've got a nostalgic bent, though, so my minimalism is peppered with an eclectic mix of some of my grandma's things plus accents made by my kids throughout the years that only a mother could love. But we treasure them and each has its own story which makes it all seem a little more special.

Carlita says:

love these...simplicity is always more festive.

Mona Lisset says:

Thanks for these stylish yet simple ideas! Liked them all.

almalexuss99 says:

Mantel Idea is just so sweet and christmasy