I know I’ve said before that I was doing a more scaled back Christmas and I really am. I did not put up 1/2 of my normal Christmas decor. I did not put up the dining room tree with all my Grandmother’s vintage ornaments on it. It 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 crap 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.
Heather
I trimmed down too this year! I share your same feelings. Even my husband commented that I didn’t seem as stressed this year!
Your Christmas decorations have such a lovely, vintage feel. Everything looks great!
Linda@Coastal Charm
Pam,
Love that cute little vintage truck. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Blessings,
Linda
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Everything looks lovely! I, too, have simplified my decorating now that the girls are grown and have their own homes. I used to jokingly tell my mother that the older she gets, the smaller her tree is, and now I know why!
I forgot all about some vintage collanders I bought until I saw yours! Thanks for the reminder! And I’ve searched everywhere for those chunky candy canes with no luck. Maybe next year.
Merry Christmas!!!! vickie
TARYTERRE
I hear you. I hear you about toning it down. I’m already worried about putting it all away. My knee gave way and I can’t walk, so it’ll be a while. LOVE all your Vintage Santas. But I’m crazy about the old truck with a stash of bottle brush trees in the back. I want Santa to bring me one. LOL MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your loved ones.
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
I trimmed down too…but it is still a lot!
I love the truck with the little trees…adorable. I need to find a truck!
Merry Christmas!
Kim K.
I’m totally smitten with your bottle brush wreath and candy cane filled truck. Less really is “more”. Love everything, Pam.
Christmas hugs!
Robin
You home looks very festive. Your collection of vintage christmas items is amazing. Love the wreath with the candle. it’s so sweet.
Mark
My kind of Christmas. That looks like no fuss at all. Good Job!
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Angie
Your decorations are perfection!! I would love to be spending Christmas at your house. 🙂 Happy Holidays and Blessed Be!
Gail @ Faithfulness Farm
I LOVE the idea of a scaled back CHRISTmas — so much in fact, that we’ve done a scaled back CHRISTmas the last few years. When I put it all away this year, I plan to box up and take to Goodwill some of the excess. That will feel good 🙂
Merry CHRISTmas!
Gail
Linda
Your home looks beautiful, Pam! Your decorations are lovely! I am really enjoying a scaled back Christmas this year, too!
Linda @ A La Carte
It is all so pretty and I think trimming down is a good thing. I did a little less this year. Still looking at it all makes me happy. hugs, Linda
Tete
I have done the same thing this year and there is such a calm in it! Love all your fun things you did use!
Merry Christmas!
Olive Cooper
Good for you Pam. I too put 50% less ornies on our tree. That truck looks so awesome I see it as a Christmas card Pam.
Lottie
I agree, Pam. I’ve noticed how less stressful it is with less decorations around. This year I seem to enjoy my home more. Your decorations are beautiful!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Looks great Pam, love the little tinsel tree! Just do what brings you pleasure, everything else is just work-enjoy:@)
Debbie Refreshrestyle
Pam, it all looks great. I trimmed down too, half od my stuff is still in rubbermaid containers. I hope you have a great Christmas!
Debbie
Mary
Your ‘trimmed down Christmas’ looks great, very festive and inviting..Merry Christmas
NanaDiana
Well, scaled down, or not, it looks lovely. We have a couple of matching pieces!
I cut way back this year, too. There was just too much going on and , you know what? It’s okay, isn’t it?
Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family! xo Diana
erin
i see the cute truck! thanks for stopping by my bloggy today…glad olive sent you over…i just loved that truck idea when i spied it on pinterest. all of your christmas decor is wonderful!
merry christmas to you,
erin
Country Dreaming
Looks festive. Apparently I have trimmed down too–really I am just behind.
Maybe pictures soon.
Melinda
artteachergirl
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!
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)
Everything looks beautiful! And is that a “smoking” Snowman with the umbrella? LOVE him! Have a wonderful holiday, Pam.
Merry Christmas,
Gloria
Carol A.Bender
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.
Ann@A Sentimental Life
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!
lifespassion
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!
Nezzy
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)
Jane
Everything looks gorgeous!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Jane
LizlovesVintage
Pam,
Everything looks great to Me!!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
xxx Liz
Shabby chic Sandy
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