Oops I did it again. Amnesia for Halloween and even a little neglect for Thanksgiving, hopping straight to Christmas as soon as the leaves begin to turn. And our lawn is full of golden leaves, mama! I’m not rushing you. Or me. I’m doing what I have always done in September: vowed to not be feverish in December. If it is too stressful or triggering for you to read ‘holiday,’ see my delicious archives! Today’s Charming French Country Holiday Decorating are sweet Euro-inspired festive finds.
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Charming French Country Holiday Decorating Head Starts
I always intend to post more trick-or-treatery-whimsy, but as a blogger in a competitive realm, Pinterest seekers want their holiday inspiration flowing all year round!
Here’s a cozy pumpkin for my FALL lovers dreaming about cozy fireside autumnal bliss…
As far as Thanksgiving topics, I simply need more time to get centered to create gratitude-themed content.
The Lord Byron quote above has been a favorite for decades, and I stenciled it by hand on many a wall back in the day before laser cut rub-on quotes were a thing.
Decorate Like Martha?
Remember when we had Martha Stewart and no influencers even trying to do what she does? Here is how she decorated for Christmas a few years ago:
Royally Sweet Centerpiece Idea
Last year, the milagro heart boxes I recommended from Queen of Crowns were a hit, and there are plenty of other winning finds in the shop. This crown can top cakes, be filled with flowers and greenery, hang from a chandelier, decorate a mantel…so many festive possibilities.
Gold Crown Centerpiece...hello charming for a festive holiday tablescape indeed.
Ideas for Simple Holiday Table Settings
If you favor simple, organic style, then you may already be a fan of Jenni Kayne. I’m a huge fan of her aesthetic, design, and wares.
Christmas Tree Bling & Beyond
These inexpensive metal hearts are so perfect for French inspired vignettes, and I would love to see how you style them. While they add instant age and character to any tabletop, I can also imagine them dangling from ribbon with stockings hung by the chimney with care.
Architectural Eye Candy
There’s something so soothing and sweet about simple combinations like gingerbread houses and fresh greenery. These ornaments bring a timeless, nostalgic, home-y look to a little tabletop tree or look splendid on their own massed on a fireplace mantel.
They even inspire me to create my own little gingerbread cottages to display…because why do we think they need to be a certain size when this “fun size” is so dang adorable?
Christmas Wreath
They look perfect everywhere, and I think this one would be amazing with white silk ribbon suspended on a mirror. While fresh greenery is wonderful, each year in January, as I begin sweeping and vacuuming needles from the floor…I think EVERLASTING HAS ITS CHARMS!
Here’s the pre-lit wreath I hung above our fireplace last year…
and a similar version (this one is 24″ and a little more minimal) can be found here for only $20:
Need a DIY Fresh Wreath How-to?
Mad for a Plaid Matchbook
It’s the little things!!!! Oh, these littles are irresistible!
Vintage French Jam Jars
Not long ago at a vintage market with my sister, I spotted one of these Felix Potin Paris crocks in a large size with amazing patina at a super-sized price of $350. Apparently, they are getting harder to come by! So if you are lucky enough to snag one, the green is so perfect for the holidays!
Vintage crocks can be used as receptacles for a variety of things decorative and otherwise. Wouldn’t a group of them as vases for fresh greenery be darling on a holiday table?
Christmas Centerpiece DIY
Here’s a simple idea for a Christmas table centerpiece with everlasting greenery:
In case you need rusty Christmas jingle bells to incorporate into any centerpieces or vintage Christmas tree decor…
Christmas Trees That Look Impossibly Real
Which is it for you…a real tree, everlasting tree or no tree at all?
Christmas Bells are Timeless
Whether your style is French, farmhouse, traditional, classic or eclectic, a Christmas bell is awfully swell.
Step into Peace
The only thing that could make this doormat more irresistible to me is if there was also a French translation with the English. So pretty!
Citrus & Birch Fragrance
The scents of Christmas are something I never neglect in our home as they are KEY for releasing dopamine in my membranes and taking me back to a simpler time. What fragrance does it for you? Oranges? Cloves?
Silver Milagro Magic
These beauties make wonderful little gifts or adornments ON a gift.
Bottle Brush Trees
While I see these everywhere at Christmastime, it is not always easy to find examples in a natural color like this.
Christmas Stockings
I thought these simple striped stockings were perfect for a French inspired Christmas mantel, and there is just something so special about buying handmade!
If you are happily pinning inspiration for the holidays, please do give my boards some love HERE and HERE!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Your “Christmas Wishes” and the quotes in this post brought tears to my eyes and joy to my soul.
Thank you!
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Oh, I’m so glad you were moved and that it inspired joy – you have blessed my heart tonight.