Welcome to Day 2 the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications and Erlene of My Pinterventures Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers!
Go here to see our kick-off collection of Holiday ideas as well as all of this years talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this years November and December calendars with all of the topics and dates so you can make plans to watch for ideas!
Go here to see our kick-off collection of Holiday ideas as well as all of this years talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this years November and December calendars with all of the topics and dates so you can make plans to watch for ideas!
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I have been very fortunate to be asked to be on two different Christmas tours in two towns that I have lived in. I was excited to share my home and holiday enthusiasm with my friends and neighbors. One tour had nearly 800 people tour my home, and the second just over 300. Both tours were benefits for the needy in our community. I have learned a few great survival tips for decorating!
1. Begin early. I am a firm believer that each holiday has its time. However, I can decorate my bedrooms and the upstairs rooms and not interfere with all there is to love about Thanksgiving. If you need permission to decorate early, then I GIVE IT. It is practical to start early!
2. Decorate areas, not rooms. I used to decorate every ROOM in the house and truly, that's what it was. I would pack up all my usual decor and replace it with Christmas decor. Now I make sure I just decorate specific areas of the house, such as, the mantle, the main tree, my kitchen table, and the banister that leads to the upstairs. Then I will tuck in some fresh Christmas greens, some cranberries, and festive candles into existing nooks and crannies in the house. I add some holiday soap and fresh greens in the bathrooms and that is it.
3. Printables! I find free printables all through the internet! I have a few favorite places that I like to go to see what is available. I usually use these wonderful decorations to add a few accents or to even give as gifts. Check out
Following these three small tips will help you survive the decorating anxiety that many feel over the holidays.
Check out all the other Survivor Guides made by the bloggers on the list below!
An Alli Event ~ Domestically Creative ~ Rosewood and Grace ~ SmartyPantsKitchenFrom House To Home ~ Happily Ever After, Etc ~ Across the Blvd ~ Farm Girl Reformed
Chasing A Better Life ~ PolkaDot Poplars ~ Family Around the Table ~ Domestic Deadline
Purple Hues and Me ~ Glitter On A Dime ~ Sparkle Living ~ Crafting Is My Therapy
Purple Hues and Me ~ Glitter On A Dime ~ Sparkle Living ~ Crafting Is My Therapy
As For Me and My Homestead ~ Cookies, Coffee and Crafts ~ The Aspiring Home
Practically Homemade ~ The Fresh Cooky ~ Simply Inspired Meals
Love My Little Cottage ~ Mom Home Guide ~ Faeries and Fauna ~ Blogghetti
The Stress-Free Christmas ~ Nourish and Nestle ~ My Family Thyme ~ Simple Nature Decor
Interior Frugalista ~ Elle Marie Home ~ DIY Adulation ~ Through My Front Porch
Weekend Craft ~ Our Crafty Mom ~ For the Love of Food ~ Tikkido
Home on the Corner ~ Adventures of a DIY Mom ~ My Hubbard Home ~ Hello Central Avenue
Harbour Breeze Home ~ This Autoimmune Life ~ Creative Ramblings
Radiant Pearl Living ~ Super Mom - No Cape ~ Little Vintage Cottage ~ Christmas Tree Lane
Practically Homemade ~ The Fresh Cooky ~ Simply Inspired Meals
Love My Little Cottage ~ Mom Home Guide ~ Faeries and Fauna ~ Blogghetti
The Stress-Free Christmas ~ Nourish and Nestle ~ My Family Thyme ~ Simple Nature Decor
Interior Frugalista ~ Elle Marie Home ~ DIY Adulation ~ Through My Front Porch
Weekend Craft ~ Our Crafty Mom ~ For the Love of Food ~ Tikkido
Home on the Corner ~ Adventures of a DIY Mom ~ My Hubbard Home ~ Hello Central Avenue
Harbour Breeze Home ~ This Autoimmune Life ~ Creative Ramblings
Radiant Pearl Living ~ Super Mom - No Cape ~ Little Vintage Cottage ~ Christmas Tree Lane
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My daughter puts up four trees and she is done with decorating. She loves to enjoy the holiday season as long as possible. I haven't started decorating yet so this holiday decorating survival guide is perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are gorgeous. I've never been any good at fixing things up pretty like that, but I'd love to learn. (Rena)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I usually decorate after Thanksgiving and I do it by room so I don't get overwhelmed!
ReplyDeleteMy son is always wanting to put decorations up. He's are some really good ideas and I think we might just do a few.
ReplyDeleteI always like to decorate early too. The season is short enough, I usually want to enjoy the Christmas decor as much as I can.
ReplyDeleteSadly, we won't be decorating much this year because we won't be spending Christmas at our home. I cannot stand decorating and then coming back when the holidays are over and being SAD that they're over - and having to take down decorations! NOPE! ha!
ReplyDeleteThese are really helpful tips. I love the idea of decorating early and just decorating an area.
ReplyDeleteI will be needing these survival guide so much! We already started decorating for Christmas and there are still more left to do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! Christmas is easier when I just pack up a few of my regular items and instead decorate around them. What a time saver.
ReplyDeleteI'll start my decorating the day after Thanksgiving. Now that my girls are older, we don't put out as much, but I love that you utilize the free printables that you find online and incorporate them into your holiday decor.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! As a person living in a cold climate, I can definitely agree with the getting started early. If we wait until after Thanksgiving to try to put up outdoor lights, it's literally freezing, and such a terrible experience.
ReplyDeleteInteresting approach to the subject, it's all good, you keep going!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Saint Nicholas La lettera di Babbo Natale
These are great decorating tips. Your house will feel full of Christmas cheer, but it won't take days to decorate.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of decorating some areas and not rooms. We have a small space here and I am excited to put up some christmas decorations.
ReplyDeleteI always decorate the weekend before Thanksgiving, but last year, I decorated a week before Thanksgiving. And I think I'm going to do it again this year. Can't wait! :)
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I love decorating for the holidays. It's one of my favorite things to do. I always wait til after Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThese are some wonderful decorating tips! I'll start decorating my house after Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome guide! I can't wait to decorate my house this Christmas! I'll be traveling this Thanksgiving so I am going to keep the house clean and simple.
ReplyDeleteDecorating is the most important part of the holidays! Thanks for this useful guide!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to start decorating for the holidays. I'm just biding my time until after Thanksgiving.
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