I remember as a youngster, just about this time each year, begging my mom to drag out the Christmas box so we could decorate the house. Inside were more boxes filled with pine cones, half-burned candles, those plastic window stick-on elves, reindeer, and snow flakes, faux wreaths, bows, trinkets, and ornaments from years past. I just loved it all. Still, we’ve come a long way since then, and today’s blog shows us how we can keep the plastic stick-ons in the 70’s and add some current and simple holiday charm to any space.
Outdoor Space
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Christmas cottage in a pail. Great for small outdoor spaces like patios and balconies. This is also a great accessory to place on a bench or by the front door.
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To emulate a charming forest cottage, place a small house or bird house made of natural materials into plants and succulants.
Kid’s Space
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Hang a wreath on your child’s door and add holiday warmth that is unique to them.
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Create a fun holiday project and have each of your kids make their own wreath infusing their specific personalities and likes.
Entryway Space
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For spaces big or small, use a table to showcase a holiday scene.
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Bricks are rustic and an unexpected way to create texture, height and interest.
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No need to spend lots of money on holiday decorations. Books, candles, and handmade tags are fantastic design tricks and read as sophisticated and clever (pun intended!).
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A repurposed table leg makes for a very inventive Christmas tree trunk. Painted and distressed, artificial branches attached, ornaments hung…charming, green, and so DiggersList!
Post written by DiggersList’s Chief Bloggerette Skaie Knox, designs by Bridget Johnson.