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14 Easy Christmas Decorating Tips

By Anita 73 Comments

Break out the holly and mistletoe! What? It’s not Thanksgiving yet? Well the reason we bloggers decorate now is for you. You can gather ideas and start thinking about how you want to decorate for Christmas. Then when it’s time, you’re not scrambling around, stressed, trying to figure out what you are going to do. If I waited until late in the season, it wouldn’t be helpful to you, because you might have already decorated.

Now let’s start up here in my bedroom, because, why not? This post is sponsored by hayneedle and I’ll have a source list at the bottom of the post for you.

Tip 1: You can have more than one Christmas tree.

Tip 2: The tree can be decorated simply like this artificial Norweigan Spruce. All I did was add plaid ribbon.

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Tip 3: Christmas pillows are one of the easiest ways to decorate. Simply put your regular pillows in the closet, and set out your holiday ones.

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Tip 4: Use boxwood wreaths everywhere.

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Tip 5: Ribbon bows make anything look festive.

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Tip 6: Two pillows are better than just one.

 

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Tip 7: Pull out your red pillows and throws to fill in the gaps with your Christmas pillows.

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Tip 8: Use Christmas decor with bling to transition easily into New Years Day.

Tip 9: Mix in silver and gold decor to give your Christmas look shimmer and shine.

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Tip 10: Bring in greenery from the yard to supplement your Christmas decor.

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Tip 11: Hang stockings from the stairs.

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Tip 12: Use a pre-lit tree to make your job easier.

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Tip 13: If you have limited space, try using a smaller tree on top of a table.

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Tip 14: Try a pre-lit garland for your stairs.

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We love playing Christmas music and drinking hot wassail when we decorate our tree. Happy decorating!

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These are the products that were used in the post. Just click on the any item for more information.

 

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SILVER SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENTS

PURPLE SPIRAL ORNAMENTS

RED AND WHITE STRIPE STOCKINGS

SILVER REINDEER

SANTA FACE PILLOW

SANTA PILLOW

SLED PILLLOW

PRE-LIT GARLAND

PRE-LIT PENCIL TREE

NORWEIGAN SPRUCE TREE

 

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Comments

  1. Summer says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:09

    Quite nice and festive tips ♥

    Reply
  2. Georgia says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:25

    Thank you Anita! Everything looks lovely! Where did you find those cute Santa pillows? (If you don’t mind my asking.) 🙂

    Reply
    • Anita says

      November 9, 2016 at 08:47

      They are listed at the bottom of the post. Just click on them!

      Reply
      • Georgia says

        November 9, 2016 at 09:14

        Thank you! I missed the list the first time I read the post! Silly me!

        Reply
  3. Karenann says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:28

    I love your holiday decorating ideas, especially the way you used Christmas pillows on the chairs! It makes the rooms and hallway look so festive and beautiful!

    Reply
  4. jo wyrosdick says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:30

    Love the Santa pillows.

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  5. Jan Goff says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:33

    Great tips. It is always nice to be reminded of things you can do to make your home festive for the holidays.

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  6. Joan Wood says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:40

    I love the idea of using smaller fresh trees without the house!

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  7. Theresia says

    November 9, 2016 at 08:45

    Thanks for all the beautiful ideas! You make decorating look easy 🙂

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  8. Lynn Heinrichs says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:00

    Anita, I love all your tips for decorating. Your antique furniture in your bedroom reminds me that I would love to recover the antique family pieces that we have in our bedroom. Thanks for your inspiration!

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  9. Portia R says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:10

    Thanks for getting us thinking. These are simple things to start the process.

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  10. Kelley Woerther says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:13

    Love the red ticking stocking.

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  11. Mary Alice McCaleb says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:15

    I like the idea of using a smaller tree and red throws with a few seasonal pillows

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  12. Judith M Duffey says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:18

    Anita, I so enjoy your ideas and hope to win mug and book.

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  13. Roxann Schwarze says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:22

    Everything looks so Beautiful Anita!!!! Always such inspirational ideas!!!!! I too am in the middle of my decorating….. love it done early so I can enjoy the season!!!!! Roxann

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  14. Rosalie says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:24

    I think the pretty seasonal pillows look so nice and cheery on your chairs and settee. I particularly like the one on your settee – would fit in nicely with any decor colors.

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  15. Valerie says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:24

    Sorry but those purple ornaments are way out of scale on that small tree. IMO.

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  16. Sue says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:32

    Love all of your hints! The pillow suggestions really hit home for me.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Sharon says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:40

    Beautiful easy ideas. I love everything you show and do!

    Reply
  18. Kathy Emmett says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:47

    The the red grain sacks look so Christmas!

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  19. Rosie says

    November 9, 2016 at 09:58

    Makes me want to pull out all my
    Christmas Stuff now….
    Love your pillows

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  20. Rhonda says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:59

    Great ideas! Love the pillows. I also like bringing in some outside.

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  21. melinda says

    November 9, 2016 at 11:27

    I like the natural greenery

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  22. Delia Teal says

    November 9, 2016 at 11:44

    I love the idea of using several trees

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  23. Brenda Wilson says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:45

    Love getting in the holiday spirit – the cushions are so cute!!

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  24. Brandye says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:56

    Pinned! Love the tiny wreaths everywhere.

    Reply
  25. Deb Myers says

    November 9, 2016 at 13:23

    Now I can’t wait to swap out my Fall pumpkins for the Christmas Look! I love how the little things can have big impact and that feeling of home. Thanks for sharing!!

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  26. Jen D. says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:15

    A nice list of tips. I do multiple smaller Christmas trees and really enjoy bringing them out and setting them up every year.

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  27. Gail says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:22

    Love the Santa pillows! I enjoy your daily emails filled with inspiration! Thank you!

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  28. Candy says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:33

    Love the pillows and greenery. Everything looks so nice. Would love to put a tree in my bedroom.
    Blessings

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  29. Vanessa says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:53

    Love all the ideas!! Thank you!

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  30. Billie says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:58

    Anita I love all of these Christmas ideas! The Santa pillows are great! I’ve learned so much from you and would love to say thank you for taking your time to do this for us. I’m going to incorporate several of your ideas into my decorating this year!!
    Thank you and God bless you
    Billie

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    • Anita says

      November 9, 2016 at 18:43

      You are so sweet Billie! I love my job!

      Reply
  31. Barbara says

    November 9, 2016 at 15:15

    Thank you for all the he great ideas. Small tree will work for me. Small home.

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  32. Julie says

    November 9, 2016 at 16:08

    I’m looking forward to getting out my Christmas pillows and a new plaid throw I recently purchased. It is a simple and quick way to start the decorating.! Now it just needs to get cool!

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  33. Val says

    November 9, 2016 at 16:26

    Useful tips for holiday decorating. Love the small delicate boxwood wreaths.

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  34. Julie Bresette says

    November 9, 2016 at 16:36

    The Santa pillows are adorable. I am a sucker for anything with a vintage Santa print!!

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  35. Terri Gonzalez says

    November 9, 2016 at 17:35

    Loved all your decorating tips and ideas! Plus, I’m a sucker for Christmas pillows and may have to get a couple.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  36. Deborah Wixson says

    November 9, 2016 at 19:11

    Love the greenery. I always gather greenery from the outside and use it everywhere. Last year I made my first evergreen garland for the fireplace and added lights, a few ornaments, and pine cones. I was so proud of it!

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    • Anita says

      November 12, 2016 at 13:24

      I bet it was all gorgeous!

      Reply
  37. Barbara says

    November 9, 2016 at 19:55

    I love boxwood all over all year round!!! The big Santa Pillows are my favorites and thanks for listing your sources. You make it possible for us have the same things as you show

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  38. Liz says

    November 9, 2016 at 20:41

    Absolutely love the little white and gold side table between the two fauteuils. I would love to know the details on that!

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    • Anita says

      November 12, 2016 at 13:23

      It’s vintage, made in Italy and I found it second hand.

      Reply
  39. Carol Ann says

    November 9, 2016 at 21:15

    Love the silver reindeer and, of course, the Santa pillow (guess that’s because I collect Santa)! Thanks again for great holiday decorating ideas.

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  40. Julia S. says

    November 10, 2016 at 01:11

    Great tips! Thanks for decorating early. Loved the painting in the background in picture of tip 6–two pillows better than one. Can you tell me what the painting is called?

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  41. Sandra Huntley says

    November 10, 2016 at 01:38

    Loved the tips, and I especially loved the purple tree. I was quite surprised to see you put the bright red pillows with the purple decorations, they just didn’t seem to go together somehow. I loved everything else however.

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  42. Roxann says

    November 10, 2016 at 02:38

    Merry Christmas!!! I’m ready to decorate now! Making Crristmas pillows for every room! Quick and easy way to decorate — then store in a container till next year!! Love, love,love! Thanks!

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  43. Karen says

    November 10, 2016 at 06:08

    Great ideas. I love the boxwood wreaths.

    Reply
  44. Lori says

    November 10, 2016 at 08:08

    Those Santa pillows are beautiful and not a bad price either! I just put Halloween pillows away. Time to pull out the holiday ones!

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  45. ANDREA MULLIGAN says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:25

    the pillows are my favorite too

    Reply
  46. Robin says

    November 10, 2016 at 19:25

    Do you use preserved or faux boxwood wreaths? I love your small ones but am not sure about how to take care of the preserved ones. Any advice or vendor suggestions?
    Love your ideas! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:42

      I use preserved. I think you just don’t want them to dry out too much, so probably it’s a good idea to mist them. I really haven’t done anything to mine.

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  47. Janet Scafidi says

    November 12, 2016 at 16:19

    Love the reindeer on a tray. The touch of greenery and small pine cones is so simple. Thanks for your site. I have no creativity but can do something as simple as this.

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  48. Maritza says

    November 13, 2016 at 17:45

    These are all great tips….I love pillows lots of pillows…I just purchase a small fortune of Christmas pillows for the up coming Holidays…..love this time of year!

    Smiles~~
    Maritza

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  49. Rebecca says

    November 14, 2016 at 21:16

    Wonderful tips. I love how your Christmas decor looks festive and inviting without being over-the-top. It’s beautiful.

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  50. Donna says

    November 15, 2016 at 09:10

    Love the red on the grain sacks and the Santa pillows. Great ideas – thank you!

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  51. Katherine says

    November 16, 2016 at 04:46

    This really puts me in the mood to decorate! So pretty! Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  52. Deborah Cook says

    November 16, 2016 at 08:36

    Lovely and festive

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  53. Sarah says

    November 16, 2016 at 18:39

    Looking festive at your home. Thanks for sharing the tips.

    Reply
  54. ruby says

    November 16, 2016 at 23:08

    ok now i definitely need pre-lit garland…where has it been all my life…?

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  55. Emily says

    November 20, 2016 at 21:12

    Love your tips & your decorations are beautiful!! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday last week!

    Reply
  56. Lucia Corwin says

    November 22, 2016 at 07:40

    Love the red grain sack at Christmas with boxwood wreaths every where.

    Reply
  57. Melissa Bedars says

    December 18, 2016 at 10:35

    I love all of your ideas….where did you find the small boxwood wreaths? I have looked everywhere for them.
    Thx!

    Reply
    • Anita says

      December 18, 2016 at 18:01

      I sold them in my shop, but sold out weeks ago.

      Reply
  58. Beverly Rowntree says

    November 28, 2017 at 07:09

    I love the special touches you used to make the house feel special, without being overdone.
    Thanks for your inspiration!

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    • Anita says

      November 28, 2017 at 18:20

      Who has time to overdo Beverly? Have a great day!

      Reply
  59. Norma Rolader says

    November 28, 2017 at 07:43

    Anita it is all beautifully decorated and your tips are amazing

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    • Anita says

      November 28, 2017 at 18:19

      Hugs to you Norma.

      Reply
  60. CharleneHalverson says

    November 28, 2017 at 08:33

    I love your design and the simplicity of each setting for Christmas! It keeps one focused on the real reason for this special season❤️

    Thank you, Anita, and Merry Christmas to you & yours!

    Reply
    • Anita says

      November 28, 2017 at 18:19

      You are so right Charlene. Let’s focus on the real reason for Christmas and not everything else.

      Reply
  61. Karen Hobson says

    November 28, 2017 at 11:44

    Looks very festive. I love the ticking stocking and the feed sack drape across the ottoman. Where do you find the boxwood wreaths?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      November 28, 2017 at 18:17

      Karen, I used to carry them in my shop, but I closed it earlier this year. I’m not sure where you can find them now.

      Reply
  62. Kris Marshall says

    September 3, 2018 at 16:14

    Beautiful home and thank you for going thru the process of decorating early for us! It’s wonderful to get a taste of the Christmas Spirit early. I love the way your decorating is simple yet elegant~Thanks again!!

    Reply

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