Oh Christmas Decor, how I love thee so.
You add to my most favorite time of the year that it’s extremely disappointing that I haven’t fully been able to embrace you this year.
I haven’t talked about it here yet, but I am in the middle of both spontaneous and not so spontaneous renovations going on within my home. Yes, it’s the worst timing ever, but it will be so worth it…eventually.
I can’t wait to share the before and after with you, but in the midst of it all, it has put my typical, over the top, multiple tree, Christmas decorating, on a hiatus.
With all this happening, it’s revolutionized the way I think about my Christmas decor and the many, many boxes that I typically take down from the attic.
Nearly all of them are still there because I’ve had to clear everything off the floors, so what this allowed me to do was really think outside the box and shop my house, along with the addition of a few wonderful Pier 1 accessories.
Since we can’t put up a tree for another week (sigh, we’re cutting it close), I took my fresh Rosemary bush, wrapped a piece of burlap around it and tied a big silver bow on it. It’s serving as a wonderful stand in for the moment.
I used my painted shutter and yard sale frame as the back drop for my new Pier 1 ornament wreath that I adore, and added some holiday bling with their silver picks. I just love those and they add such great drama without a huge price tag, especially right next to my white, spray painted candle holders.
I clipped some fresh greenery and sprinkled them throughout the mantel. In lieu of my ornament garland, which I made last year and am missing terribly, I just used some fringe that I had in the closet for a simple look, which I really love.
Over the last few years, I’ve done a candy cane themed table. It’s become a bit of a tradition, so when I saw the Pier 1 candy cane filler and the candy cane table decor, I knew it was mine.
It adds such a fun festive touch and will be perfect when I create my new tablescape.
My 1980’s Hutch Painted Transformation is still one of my favorite Before/After projects. If you haven’t seen it, click over to see the Color Pop.
I love to decorate it and it’s extra fun to add some holiday glamor during this season. I’m enjoying it for a few more days, because the thought of unloading the entire hutch days before Christmas to move it, is a tad overwhelming. Yes, prime example of bedlam mixed in with the beauty. You have NO idea how much I can fit into one cabinet. 🙂
I do believe that everyone needs a few cloches in their home. With just one simple cloche you can create so many varying looks that all end up being incredibly festive with just a few dollars spent. Fill them with ornaments, a little present, a succulent plant, fake snow, beads, not to mention desserts. Yes, the list goes on.
Can you tell I love cloches?
While many of my touches are silver this year, I decided to fill my dining room dough bowl with some pine cones that I spray painted, along with some gold orb balls. Those can be used throughout the year and are always festive. Did you spy the silver ones I used on my hutch? Perfect!
The highlight of my holiday finds was this gorgeous Pier 1 beverage dispenser. It was the only one left and clearanced for under $20. What a steal.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a better picture of it, but I found this one on my phone of my naughty cat that isn’t supposed to be on our table deciding to snuggle up next to it. The $20 alone was worth the wicker stand because it works another dispenser that I own. I was excited.
So, that’s just a peak at the tiny bit of holiday decor beauty that’s camouflaging the majority of our behind the scenes bedlam. Don’t worry, I’ll be showing that soon.
Are you all set for the holidays?
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I would buy something for my bedroom that I am decorating.
I would buy clearanced Christmas Decor. I would really like to improve my tree decor with some beautiful ribbon and enhancements. I could buy SO much during the after Christmas clearance.
I would buy one of those ornament wreaths – I love those!!
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Probably something wooden…furniture or decor?
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You’re getting new flooring, aren’t you??!! Oh, I hope so! We need some terribly too, so I understand.
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I would def buy something mercury glass with a gift card.
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I have a decanter on a stand similar to yours, and I’d probably get another one. They are great! Thanks!
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I follow you everywhere except Instagram (since I haven’t joined that yet!). I’d buy the individual serving dishes that I just LOVE!! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I would buy some large candle holders and some beautiful vase filler.
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oh I would love a cloche or two….can’t find them in thrift stores or yard sales!
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ohh… what a fun giveaway! i would buy some plates for my kitchen wall! 🙂
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I would buy some transitional items for making the house look nice after the holidays. It always looks a little bare after Christmas decorations come down.
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I would love to find a lamp for my den!! Thanks so much.
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I would LOVE to have some new pillows…you always inspire me with your garage sale decor. It’s WONDERFUL! 🙂
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I would definitely look at any Christmas clearance, but I would probably buy something that can be used all year for decoration, rather than for just a short amount of time. Thanks for sharing your photos. Lovely.
Something Silver and Snowflakey 🙂 love that this year!
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I would put it toward a chair. My hubby is getting a flatscreen TV for Christmas. We need another chair in that room for watching the bowl games. 🙂
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If I won the gift card, I would get several little things for the table & kitchen.
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Trying to incorporate the color blue into my living room, and I’ve noticed some pretty accessories at Pier One.
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Love the way you shopped your house. It’s stunning. I’m kicking myself for not picking up a set of shutters on the side of the road the other day. I would love some new tableware, festive and colorful!
I would love some new ornaments or a tree skirt!!
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Oh…I don’t know b/c there are so many things I love at Pier 1. But I would probably begin w/ Christmas clearance.
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Couch pillows for the new year when a “perk up” is needed………. Pier I is my “go to” place for things like that, more years than you want to know!! Thank you.
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I would probably purchase a new throw. I’m slowly moving from less dark red to a grayish blue color to complement my sage walls. A new throw would be just the ticket! Thanks, Jen!
I think I would have to get some of that peppermint decor for my holiday decorations. They look so festive. I may need some new pillows as well!
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I would get a new lamp.
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I would buy new pillows. Mine have been through too many pillow fights in the living room from my kiddos and loved by my two cats.
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I think I might buy some of those cute White Wooden Hanging Tealight Lanterns but put spruce and electric Christmas tree lights in them.
Maybe I would stock up on Christmas clearance decor… and I could use some candles…. 🙂
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I would buy some decorations for my living room. It needs some help! 😉
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