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.
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
LizlovesVintage
Pam,
Everything looks great to Me!!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
xxx Liz
Jane
Everything looks gorgeous!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Jane
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)
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
Country Dreaming
Looks festive. Apparently I have trimmed down too--really I am just behind.
Maybe pictures soon.
Melinda
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
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
Mary
Your 'trimmed down Christmas' looks great, very festive and inviting..Merry Christmas
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