CHRISTMAS DETAILS

 

CHRISTMAS DETAILS - It's all in the detail!!! Here are tip and tricks for decorating for Christmas paying attention to all the details!They say, “It’s all about the details”. And as a decorator, I think that is very true. Especially when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I’d rather have a couple beautiful displays full of amazing detail than a whole bunch of Christmas tchotchkes and other decorations put all over a room just because it’s time to decorate. Today let’s talk about Christmas Details.

 

Let’s look at Christmas details!

I like to think of my Christmas decor as embellishing the decor I already have. Like these aprons below. They are hung in my kitchen all year round but for Christmas I chose some that together would take on a Christmas look. No Christmas motifs here. Just read and green mixed together!

Then I embellished the area with Christmas details. Greens and candy canes tucked in an apron pocket…

 

A wreath and some glass balls tied up on a hook…

 

And a jar of candy canes on a little stool below the aprons. The big jar is filled with snow and more candy canes and the lid has a big to greens tied with a big checked ribbon.

Tucking greens into decor is a great way to decorate for the holidays. After years of using real greens and having to change them out a couple times before Christmas I moved to great looking faux.

I made an arrangement out of a set of three stacking bowls, faux greens, tiny balls and a candle. So easy! 

Mixing greens makes an arrangement look so much more interesting!

I have a few boxes of little bits and pieces of faux greens.  When I find sprays and garlands I like I cut them apart to use in my decor.

Here are my favorite bits and pieces to collect for Christmas…

  • faux sprays of greens
  • faux boxwood
  • faux berries
  • pinecones
  • pinecones with snow
  • small Christmas balls
  • small interesting glass ornaments
  • mercury glass ornaments
  • preserved boxwood wreaths
  • ribbons
  • deer sheds
  • faux snow

I also like to use fresh fruit to decorate for Christmas especially when I can display them in pretty white bowls! Cranberries last a very long time and are my favorite!

Think about using these fruits in your Christmas displays…

  • cranberries
  • red and green apples
  • oranges, clementines
  • cumquats
  • pomegranates
  • pears
  • plums

Frosted fruit is really gorgeous at Christmas and sooo easy to create. Make a wash from a couple scrambled egg whites and roll fruit in sugar. Let them completely dry! How easy is that!

I get out my dinnerware and fill them with Christmas joy!

A cake stand acts as a base for a little bottle brush forest.

And a teacup turns into a Christmas tree stand!

I also use lots of candles, candlesticks, and candleholder as decor. I use what I have. No need to get anything special for Christmas!

Here are a few ways to use them in Christmas decorating

  • as a perch for Christmas balls or other decorations
  • group them together 
  • use them in the center of greens 

And Christmas decorating would not be Christmas decorating without ribbon! I collect it and reuse and repurpose it year after year!

My favorite ribbons…

  • wired
  • satin
  • reversible
  • burlap
  • burlap webbing
  • very thick to tiny and thin
  • velvet
  • sparkling

When my decorating is done and ready to be taken down I’m careful to pull the ribbon off of all my decor and roll it carefully, tape or pin it together and box it up for next year.

After decades of doing this you should see my ribbon collection!

 

I have a little confession to make… I wrap “fake gifts”! And then I use them as part of my decor. Each year I decide on a color scheme for Christmas and look for gift wrap in those colors. I already have decided on my Christmas colors for next year. I’ll be on the lookout for wrapping paper all year long.

A few gifts here and there really adds a pop of color and festive feel to Christmas decor!

Yup, fake!

 

I even cover books with gift wrap!

Paying attention to details makes all the difference. Be simple and purposeful and enjoy Christmas decorating!

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51 Comments

  1. Everything looks so festive.I love reinventing what you have into something new, just add greens !

  2. Absolutely LOVED every single one of these ideas and always think it’s the details that the holiday gets pulled together. Have a family joke – after Thanksgiving, you better be moving fast or you are likely to be gift wrapped!

    Thanks so much for all your encouragement and wonderful ideas that you share with us each and every day! What a treasure you truly are and hope you and yours have the best holidays ever!

    1. Thanks so much Pippa! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you!

  3. Pam Iaquinta says:

    Hi Yvonne,
    Just wondering if you plan to do your favorite stocking stuffer items again this year? I purchased several of your suggestions and they were well received! Hoping the answer is yes!

  4. This post is so perfect for me today. I am a “clear the decks” kind of Christmas person and I must admit it is becoming exhausting. This year I am taking your advise…maybe not all at once, but at least in a few areas. I am looking for a relaxed Christmas this year, not a stressed one because every nook and cranny isn’t filled with Christmas decor. Thanks!

  5. Michele (Finch Rest) says:

    Your house is completely and perfectly festive, Yvonne. Looks wonderful, as always.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hugs. ♥

  6. Wonderful ideas! I feel like I scatter too much “stuff” around the house, but in the past couple of years, I have tried to purge and make more statement vignettes instead. I have a ways to go but like the look so much more. Thanks for the help!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  7. I, too have been embellishing what I have and keeping the blueprint the same, although the look becomes very seasonal. Just love real and faux greenery, bleached pinecones, berries, fruit, candy canes, and boxwood. Homemade wreaths and trees in all sizes go everywhere. Other than nativity sets, there are no tchotchkes here. Even used all white pumpkins, baby boos, gourds, Granny Smith apples and wheat centerpiece for Thanksgiving table. Love implementing your decor look. PS, I also have ribbon obsession. Thanks for all you do. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy those babies.

  8. Linda Godwin says:

    Thank you for sharing your ideas. It is the small little details that makes such a difference. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

  9. I agree with your suggestions, I’ve gotten away from packing everything up to make room for Christmas. I do empty a spot for the Nativity.
    It will be strange not decorating for Christmas this year, but it is too soon for me after Mike’s sudden passing . The Nativity will go up, because, after all, it is about the celebration of Christ’s birth.
    Have a blessed Thanksgiving. I’m sure it is a
    wonderful occasion at your beautiful home!

  10. Design Chic says:

    I completely agree, Yvonne and your details are always perfection! I adore the aprons hanging and you now have me excited for putting up the tree! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  11. LOVED the fake gift boxes idea. Years ago I collected various sized small boxes and wrapped them in gold paper w/silver ribbon,, and silver paper w/gold ribbon. I always arrange them on top of our china cabinet during the holidays. The crystal inside the cabinet and the “metallic” paper and ribbons on top are so pretty together! Thanks for the validation!❤️ Happiest of Thanksgivings to you and your family!

  12. Norma Rolader says:

    WOW!!!! Amazing decor throughout your home .. thank you for sharing and may you and your family have a blessed Happy Thanksgiving

  13. Who do you use to create your blog. You used to have it advertised on your site, but I can’t find it. I’m thinking of keeping a family blog and know the link you had before was helpful. Thank you. Louise

  14. I’ll be gift wrapping a few books to put manger or vases on.

  15. Pam Fogal says:

    Love, Love, love your decorating ideas. I’m doing them!

  16. This is the part of decorating I think is so much fun! I love your ideas and will definitely try some!! Great post Yvonne!

  17. There are so many wonderful ideas that I don’t know which one I am going to do first! I really like the idea of choosing a color scheme for your gift wrapping.

  18. The idea of of larger displays over a bunch of knick knacks sitting all over the house is a great tip. Less is more applies to Christmas too.

  19. Yes! Yes! Yes! It’s all about the details…Now, go and have a lovely Thanksgiving with your family!

  20. Beautiful I as always! Great tips!

  21. Yvonne,
    You have such a gift of creating simple and beautiful decor options.
    I am always inspired.

  22. The pictures and ideas really get you in the Christmas mood. I want it all!!

  23. Everything is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks for the fantastic inspiration!!

  24. Love your site. You use easy to find items to decorate your home. Your home is very inviting and that is the way I want my new home to look like.
    I will be moving to Fort Worth next month and would love my new place to look so inviting and beautiful.

  25. Gayle Lind says:

    Thank you for sharing your delightful ideas. I love the mirror glass Candlesticks with Christmas trees instead of candles. I have a number of mirror glass Candlesticks and will definitely use your idea. Thank you much. Merry Christmas.

  26. Norma Rolader says:

    I love all the little details for your decor and thank you for showing us

  27. Thanks for the great Christmas decorating tips !

  28. You say, ” it’s all about the Christmas detail”, well you truly captured it, and I love every holiday thing you did and more. Happy Holiday’s.

  29. How wonderful and easy festive decors. I can feel the warmth of your home just by looking at your decor. I’m glad I came across your blog. Cheers and happy holidays!

  30. Denise Sadlowski says:

    Very inspiring and creative ideas that are simply “beautiful”! Thank you for sharing your home.

  31. Cindy Finter says:

    I really enjoy reading your posts and always pick up a bit of inspiration. In this post the picture of the white pitcher with candy canes and black and white ribbon was very inspiring. I have been looking at my white pitcher and thinking what shall I put in them and your photo gave me great ideas. Thanks so much.

  32. mattsgramma says:

    Wow Yvonne, so much inspiration here! I was thinking of cutting back this year, but your home is so lovely, I think maybe a couple of more vignettes should be fun.

  33. Richella Parham says:

    I LOVE this post, Yvonne! And the best part is that lots of these little details would cost very little or no money. You’ve taken me on a walk down memory lane. . . I remember one Christmas, when my husband and I were first married and living on next to nothing, that my sweet husband wrapped a pack of chewing gum and painstakingly cut a tiny mailbox out of an index card and glued it to the top of the gum package, thereby creating a cute 3D ornament for me. (That man is a keeper!) And I remember when my mom once shipped me a box of magnolia leaves. (Don’t mean to spam you, but you can read that story here if you’re interested: http://www.impartinggrace.com/2015/12/christmas-decorating-memories.html)

    Paying attention to the details really can make Christmastime special, both for us and for our loved ones. Thank you for the inspiration!

    1. What a sweet little story! Gotta love a man who wraps gum in a handmade box!

  34. I love all of your articles about decorating! Your style really appeals to my design taste and the articles offer so much inspiration!

  35. Norma Rolader says:

    I love all your little things that make a big impact

  36. Kathy Strawn says:

    I love everything in your blig, but I am interested in your place coat rack. Did you make it and can you give details. I must have one!

  37. Kedra Sugg says:

    Dear Yvonne,
    You were my first connection to decor blogs a few years ago. Recently, life has been hectic and I just click on any one that pops up on e-mail. Thankfully, somehow you popped up today and I realize how much I’ve missed seeing your posts. Perhaps its your variety, your use of items similar to those I too own(ie. in a reasonable price range) your food suggestions, your expressions of faith, religion. Whatever, the reason, I’m glad I’ve re-found you and hope to not miss anymore of your posts.
    Holiday blessings,
    Kedra

  38. Jeanette matter says:

    Love that the things you already have are timeless and then you can spin a great look for Christmas. I love that! Great article. Happy Thanksgiving!

  39. Dear Yvonne,

    Last week my doctor asked me what I thought is the reason for a dramatic improvement in my emotional well-being. She had prescribed medication for anxiety and was not happy when I told her that I stopped it after a few days because I didn’t like the way it made me feel. But I think it’s because I discovered StoneGable and enjoy feeling connected with someone who shares my love of decorating as well as my deep feelings for God. I look forward to seeing your post every day and hope you know just how much good you are doing for others. God bless you.

    1. God bless you Margo. May God fill you with His peace and comfort. And come to StoneGable as much as you want! I blog with you in mind!

  40. beverlee lyons says:

    I love it all. I am just wondering where you get the ‘snow’….I looked a couple of times, but maybe I missed seeing the source? Thank you.

    1. Hi Beverlee, I collect snow that looks like shredded plastic. And I find it in local decor shops and found it a The Pottery Barn years ago.

  41. Love the wreath inside your front door! And, you even covered the books (in baskets on shelves) with fun festive prints! And, it does make a difference!! 🙂

  42. Love all your creative ideas , menu ideas and your love of God. You inspire me! Have a blessed Holiday Season

  43. I just luv the simple look for Xmas decor- I’m just keeping it simple also / luv the new look?
    Also I just got done making your hot wassail since it’s going to be on the chilly side here in Az./ lol
    Thks for all your posting / Happy Turkey Day to you & family

  44. I love your creative vision! Your style is purely simple and gorgeous ! You totally inspire me! Thank you!❤️