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.
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:@)
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!
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.
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!
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
Linda
Your home looks beautiful, Pam! Your decorations are lovely! I am really enjoying a scaled back Christmas this year, too!
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
Angie
Your decorations are perfection!! I would love to be spending Christmas at your house. 🙂 Happy Holidays and Blessed Be!
Mark
My kind of Christmas. That looks like no fuss at all. Good Job!
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Robin
You home looks very festive. Your collection of vintage christmas items is amazing. Love the wreath with the candle. it's so sweet.
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!
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!
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.
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
Linda@Coastal Charm
Pam,
Love that cute little vintage truck. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Blessings,
Linda
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!