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    Home » Christmas Decorations And Crafts

    The Joy Of A Trimmed Down Christmas

    Published by Pam Kessler | 188 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. - 30 Comments

    I know I've said before that I was doing a more scaled-back Christmas and I really am. I did not put up ½ of my normal Christmas decor.

    I did not put up the dining room tree with all my Grandmother's vintage ornaments on it. I didn't decorate my banister with oodles of greenery.

    I didn't decorate my basement family room at all. I tried to just plop down some Christmas items in among my normal decor, instead of totally redecorating the entire house.

    Looking around my house I have a sense of calm now, rather than the nagging thought in the back of my mind telling me that "Pam, you have to put all this stuff away after Christmas!!!". I think I can easily put this stuff away, with the exception of the tree, within a few hours.

    What was that? Oh, that was a sigh of relief that you just heard coming from central Ohio.

    So, here are some photos of my trimmed-down Christmas trimmings.

    Beeswax Santa candle.

     

    Plastic blow mold Santa.

     

    Candle within a wreath as Christmas decor.

     

    Bob's peppermint sticks in a vintage glass sugar bowl.

     

    Vaillancourt chalkware Santa.

     

    Vaillancourt chalkware Santa carrying a basket of apples.

     

    Vintage snowman image smoking a pipe.

     

    Kitchen Christmas decorations.

     

    Bob's peppermint sticks in a green bowl.

     

    Ceramic Christmas village church.

     

    Vintage Christmas platter with candles and poinsettias.

     

    Vintage Christmas card image with a boy carrying a Christmas tree.

     

    Stuffed Santa Claus.

     

    Bobblehead Santa from the 1930's.

     

    Christmas bells printed on a piece of sheet music.

     

    Fuzzy white angel wings made with feathers.

     

    Vintage yellow Structo truck with Christmas trees in the red bed.

     

    Bright red Coca-Cola crate with Christmas greenery in it.

     

    Orange pomander balls used as Christmas decor.

     

    Vintage Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments on a tinsel tree.

     

    Vintage Santa and sleigh.

     

    Image of a little girl with Christmas packages.
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    1. Country Dreaming

      December 22, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      Looks festive. Apparently I have trimmed down too--really I am just behind.
      Maybe pictures soon.

      Melinda

      Reply
    2. artteachergirl

      December 23, 2011 at 12:14 am

      You might not believe me if you walked in my house, but I trimmed back too this year. I host a big family get together each year and I decorate all out for them. But this year, not so much, and I have already started taking some things down here and there. I store things in drawers and closets near where I decorate with them, so it's a bit easier to restore them. I'm dreading the tree break down, but other than that I'm cool.
      I love that Christmas plate!!
      Merry Christmas, Pam!

      Reply
    3. Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)

      December 23, 2011 at 1:13 am

      Everything looks beautiful! And is that a "smoking" Snowman with the umbrella? LOVE him! Have a wonderful holiday, Pam.
      Merry Christmas,
      Gloria

      Reply
    4. Carol A.Bender

      December 23, 2011 at 6:54 am

      You make me laugh out loud. I did less this year too. I love the thought of being able to put it all away in a matter of hours instead of days. Merry Christmas.

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Sentimental Life

      December 23, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Oh Pam, I feel the same way! And I have found out, mixing simple christmas items in with what you have can be beautiful too.

      Have a very Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    6. lifespassion

      December 23, 2011 at 10:26 am

      Love the tree in the suitcase! For some reason, I have been in an extra festive mood this Christmas and put up alot of decorations, mostly vintage. I also did some Christmas crafts which I love. I just decided do what I want to do, not stress, and just have fun and mostly did. The house is a mess, but most importantly, I'm having fun. Everything is beautiful at your house - thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    7. Nezzy

      December 23, 2011 at 10:57 am

      Oh what joy I felt here trackin' though your trimmed down Christmas! It looks so very warm and invitin' sweetie.

      I fear my eight grandkiddos would conspire to hang me from the lowest branch if I tried to 'scale' it down a notch or two yet. Shhhhh, don't tell 'em but they think I'm still a youngen too!!! Heeeheeheh!

      God bless ya sweetie and have yourself a beautifully bright Christmas surrounded by the ones ya love!!!

      MERRY CHRISTMAS YA'LL!!! :o)

      Reply
    8. Jane

      December 23, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      Everything looks gorgeous!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
      Jane

      Reply
    9. LizlovesVintage

      December 24, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Pam,
      Everything looks great to Me!!
      Have a wonderful Christmas!
      xxx Liz

      Reply
    10. Shabby chic Sandy

      February 09, 2012 at 1:42 am

      I don't know if you'll notice this comment on an old post but where did you find those angel wings? They look extra pretty! --Sandy

      Reply
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