A Head Start on Christmas Decorating

My home this Christmas is filled with greenery, and touches of red...

We are not done. We will get our trees and wreaths next weekend.

I also still need poinsettias and paper whites for the window sills.

But I feel like I've achieved a pretty good start.

Come on in, I'll show you around...

My banister and mantle garlands are from Hobby Lobby.

I think they're really beautiful embellished with faux roses and berries from Walmart.

Pine cones and deer antlers are a nice addition, too...

I used fresh greenery from around our yard in the kitchen,

and up in the front room as well...

Pine cones, red berries, boxwood, and pine can all be found on nature walks and it's free!

I tend to always go a natural and authentic route with seasonal decor. I feel it satisfies my old farmhouse better than what's new and trendy.

My home is 107 years old. She is very much stuck in her ways and doesn't want her glory days forgotten.

It would sure hurt her feelings if I were to force modern decor on her!

I have been happy to respect her history.

"Although it is a common temptation at Christmastime to be extravagant with decorations, staying true to the essence of a home's design theme may be even more impactful."

- Victoria magazine 

But having said that, I did cave and purchase battery candles (above). Even though real wax and flame candles are superior, having them among fresh greenery makes me nervous! I've been happy with these. I found a box of twelve for $8.00 at Walmart. They "flicker" just like the real thing!

My antique rocking horse gets a bow around his neck, and lighted garland at his feet every year...

He's never complained.

And my pine topiary ball receives a red berry garnish...

There's still much more to do, but that is my head start on this year's Christmas decorating.

Now if we'd just get a fresh blanket of snow!

You can see that we need it!

I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, and hope you are, too!

Have you decorated yet?

xo,

~ Courtney ~