Scandi Holiday Ideas to Get a Natural Spare Look!

Enjoy all sorts of simple, Scandinavian inspired Christmas decor ideas, DIYs, tablescapes, and cozy mood makers. Scandi Holiday Ideas to Get a Natural Spare Look celebrates creativity, design talent, a few resources and serene inspiration for perfectly imperfect organic vignettes and rustic country interiors.

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Scandi Holiday Ideas to Get a Natural Spare Look!

1. Add Fresh Evergreens & Twine to Brown Paper Packages

Take a peek around your yard – even rosemary, boxwood sprigs or magnolia leaves would be beautiful too.

Cinnamon sticks and star anise are lovely too.

2. Don’t Underestimate a Simple Berry Sprig

The pop of red from cheerful berries on a neutral tablescape can be delightful.

3. Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Birch Ornaments

They’re beautiful on a tree as-is but also perfect to simply embellish gifts and holiday place settings.

I spotted this faux birch log arrangement which seems so perfect if: you don’t have a fireplace but crave the ambiance of one (on the right table or nook…so cute!), you need a filler for a nonworking fireplace, or you have a fireplace but would prefer a clean look inside.

4. Get Crafty With Vintage Book Pages

Aren’t these paper cones perfect!?! So many places you could hang them.

I have always dreamed of having a plate rack like this…how ’bout you?

5. Enjoy a Candle Spinner

I remember having these at home as a child when my folks always decorated with Scandinavian style.

6. Put This on the Stove for Instant Charm

Don’t you love it when decoration has a purpose and may even get used daily?

7. Minimal Modern Wreath DIY

You’ve got to love a timeless Scandi style hoop wreath that will be relevant for years!

8. Whimsical Birch Trees

I love the playfulness and childlike vibe of these wonky trees.

9. White Glowing Advent Calendar

I love my galvanized, house-shaped advent calendar and look forward to bringing it out each year. But a house-shaped calendar that is also cozily lit? Precious.

10. Decorate With Food

Decorating with food is always a great idea: platters of gingerbread cookies, frosted cakes on pedestals, bowls of pears or green apples, and of course, oranges studded with cloves!

11. Jingle All the Way

Christmas bells are so traditional and work so well with Scandi-style holiday schemes.

12. Ironing is Optional

For an unfussy, organic look, let your linens be wrinkly.

13. Mossy Organic Decor Touches

Tuck moss into simple glass jars or zinc planters to support taper candles.

14. Reindeer Sculptures

They work so well in rooms with minimal design and neutral touches.

Aren’t these “soft sculptures” sweet with their little twig antlers and buttons suggesting wheels?

15. Decorate a Mini Trees

I love seeing non-traditional, understated neutrals on a tree, and when they’re mini-ornaments…so darling!

16. Don’t Overlook Plain Ol’ Clear Glass Jars

If you saw my collection of jars saved all year here at home…oh my! I love placing a little votive inside and massing them inside and outside in fall and winter. Sometimes I will place white sugar unde rthe candle for the suggestion of snow.

17. Showcase a Pretty Branch

Instead of tossing it in a vase or urn, try placing a pretty branch on the wall for a very natural and non-contrived look.

18. Make Cardamom Buns

I can smell them baking now!

19. More Winter Recipes to Try for Cozy Toasty Nights

20. Discover a Nordic Artist…You May Be Inspired!

If you don’t know Sweden’s Jonna Jinton, you need to discover her world. She is an artist inspired by her rugged surroundings, and who knew ice makes sounds like this!?!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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