French Christmas in July & Decorating Inspiration features handmade lovely things for home as well as holiday decor ideas with a French flavor to get you dreaming and scheming. Christmas decorating? The holiday season may be four months away, but if you enjoy crafting, it may be right on time to get started. Even if you consider yourself NOT the crafty type, maybe you will be stirred to change!
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Handmade Decorating Finds & French Christmas
I am one of those Christmas decorators who is rather lazy and hasn’t got time to spend two days zhushing ornaments on a tree. Give me those dramatic, seemingly effortless, natural moments of wonder, and I’m a happy camper.
![Christmas decorated French farmhouse with Christmas tree, fire blazing, candles, and elegant Old World style - @loirevalleycooking. #frenchchristmas #frenchholiday #christmasdecorating](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-Christmas-old-world-style-tree-fireplace-loirevalleycooking-1-1.jpg)
Not that there’s anything wrong with decorating 17 Christmas trees because you’re overflowing with cheer:
But I think my sensibilities lean more toward a European country aesthetic (like this Loire Valley inn reflects above).
I love the absence of loud colors, the whimsical wonder…
![Charming rustic woodland crate filled with moss, pear candles, mushrooms and natural decor - Le Moulin Bregeon. #frenchchristmas #rusticchristmas #frenchcountrydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-christmas-decorating-rustic-crate-pears-mushrooms-moss-candles-lemoulinbregeon.jpg)
of using what you already have in your backyard…
![Simple and charming olive branch with white ribbon decor on back of dining chair - Le Moulin Bregeon. #frenchchristmas #frenchcountrychristmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-christmas-decorating-olive-branch-ribbon-chair-lemoulinbregeon.jpg)
and going for a very “delicious enough to eat” kinda theme:
![Fruit on a rustic wreath upon a blue French door - Le Moulin Bregeon. #naturalwreaths #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-christmas-decorating-door-wreath-fruit-lemoulinbregeon-.jpg)
Okay, on to crafty matters.
Crafty Christmasy DIYs to Do Alone or With Kids
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French Country Holiday Home: Dreamy Inspiration
Thank goodness, not everyone is like me and boldly takes time and effort to deck their halls! Emma of LaRose Cottage inspires us to dream of a romantic pastel holiday with liberal doses of white Christmas!
![Enchanting romantic French country Christmas tree and pastel holiday white Christmas inspiration from @larosecottage. #frenchcountrychristmas #whitechristmas #holidaydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/french-country-white-christmas-pastels-@larosecottage.jpg)
It’s easy to be charmed by the rustic, effortless, and wildish French countryside holiday strokes of genius such as this glowing mistletoe wreath in the Loire Valley:
![Enchanting romantic French country Christmas tree and pastel holiday white Christmas inspiration from @larosecottage. #frenchcountrychristmas #whitechristmas #holidaydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/french-country-christmas-tree-white-pink-romantic-pastels-@larosecottage.jpg)
Another understated French inspired Christmas tablescape candlelit moment proves it is indeed okay to decorate with a rustic and pale color palette:
![French Christmas dining table with candlelight, rustic stone walls, and traditional furniture - Le Moulin Bregeon. #frenchchristmas #frenchcountrydiningroom #holidaytables](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-christmas-decorating-table-candlelight-loire-valley-lemoulinbregeon-.jpg)
Are rosy pale pinks calling your name?
![Enchanting romantic French country Christmas tree and pastel holiday white Christmas inspiration from @larosecottage. #frenchcountrychristmas #whitechristmas #holidaydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/french-country-white-pink-christmas-pastels-@larosecottage.jpg)
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Decor Finds Just Right for French Country Holidays
These paper mache bowls look amazing without anything in them, but oh the possibilities at holiday time!
![Boho Paper Mache BowlFarmhouse Paper Bowl](https://i.etsystatic.com/8689944/r/il/14bb36/2089746134/il_794xN.2089746134_5hdf.jpg)
How about French inspired Christmas tree ornaments?
![Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Christmas ornament Notre Dame One](https://i.etsystatic.com/14370418/r/il/c7b45d/2806396411/il_794xN.2806396411_6oy4.jpg)
Here’s a handmade rustic tray that can easily go from summer to fall to winter on your kitchen island or counter:
![Carved Paulownia & Leather Tray](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1496/0124/products/catalogue2020_32_960x960.jpg?v=1591915155)
As you plan and design rustic French country vignettes, elements like handmade clay beads can be incorporated:
![Tunisian Clay Beads.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-6.png)
Far from rustic, but doesn’t this gilded bowl hold potential for your French-flavored holiday table?
![Funny quote with humor: If your mom doesn't have an old gift bag filled with other old gift bags, is she even a mom? #funnyquote #holidays #humor #momhumor #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/holiday-quotes-funny-humor-mom-old-gift-bags-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Holiday Kitchen Finds With French Country Charm
Sometimes it is the little things that make an otherwise common kitchen feel a little more European inspired. White marble always makes sense when you’re after a Modern French look:
The French are such good models of having nothing for decor that isn’t useful and purposeful. They are also big fans of woven baskets in the home. So here’s a find that brings both of those qualities together:
![Seagrass Salt & Pepper Shakers - McGee and Co. #frenchkitchen #frenchcountrydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image-52.png)
Here’s a darling basket that lends itself to any number of rooms beyond the kitchen:
Here’s a beautiful wreath for a door or wall that has a very French farmhouse, laid back yet elegant feel:
![Wild Grass and Eucalyptus Wreath on an arched door - McGee & Co. #naturalwreaths #fauxwreaths #doorwreaths](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image-53.png)
Charming Handmade Chimes
I’m thinking about adding a peg rail like this to our laundry or kitchen, and here’s a lovely handmade piece that would be darling especially around the holidays:
Home Decor With a French Inspired Feel
![Buffalo check custom French country table skirt - handmade on Etsy.](https://i.etsystatic.com/16438095/r/il/54889e/1390008398/il_794xN.1390008398_qhpf.jpg)
![Maya Angelou hope quote on Hello Lovely. #hopequotes #mayaangelou](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hope-quote-hello-lovely-studio-maya-angelou-laugh-cry-love.jpg)
![White Adras Handled Vase, McGee & Co. #frenchcountryvase #whiteurns #whiteearthenware #terracottavase](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image-55.png)
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Handmade Finds for Home
![C'est Bon French farmhouse sign in black and white for your French inspired kitchen and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5228915/r/il/58afda/1712853795/il_fullxfull.1712853795_jve7.jpg)
![Christmas and holiday themed inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #christmasquotes #holidayquotes #whimsicalquotes #saracasm #humor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/christmas-quote-holiday-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-funny-humor-opinion.jpg)
High Quality Handcrafted & Useful
![Bread Baker's Dream Set, Williams-Sonoma](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-10-1440x1440.png)
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Holiday Charcuterie Board Possibilities
![Chateau Wood Cheese Boards and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201922/0015/chateau-wood-cheese-boards-o.jpg)
![Arbor Stripe Indoor / Outdoor Rug](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1496/0124/products/styled_image70_93857168-1566-4ece-a8c3-167e31937013_960x960.jpg?v=1571439759)
![Hope quote about changing the ending - unknown author. #hopequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/hope-quote-hello-lovely-studio-change-the-ending.jpg)
Handmade Lovely Finds
Are simple book page wreaths still my favorite Christmasy craft to make and display?
![Book Page Wreath with vintage French book pages and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5513746/r/il/f9fce4/306351790/il_794xN.306351790.jpg)
Oui oui!
Make Your Own Handmade Wreath!
![Faith, love, and hope quote on Hello Lovely by Charles Spurgeon. #faithhopelove #charlesspurgeon](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hope-quote-hello-lovely-studio-charles-spurgeon-faith-goes-up-stairs-love-built.jpg)
![Christmas dried flower deor and and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5513746/r/il/22e795/276501324/il_794xN.276501324.jpg)
![French seal burlap pillow and and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://i.etsystatic.com/6229186/r/il/f63ff8/1030327958/il_794xN.1030327958_kjc5.jpg)
![Handmade Heart Wreath made from Pride and Prejudice book pages and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5513746/r/il/7b8cbc/568222170/il_794xN.568222170_a88e.jpg)
![Distressed White Bread Bowl and 25 Beautifully Handmade Decor Finds for Home to help you feather your nest and also inspire your interior design schemes.](https://cdn2.shopify.com/s/files/1/1496/0124/products/studiomcgee_holidayproducts_019_5de3dfd5-4763-4c8a-b36f-cae8128bcfd9_960x960.jpg?v=1555368415)
![Uplifting and inspirational quote by Lord Byron - If joy you win, you must share it - Hello Lovely Studio. #lordbyron #inspirationalquotes #joyquotes #christmasquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/christmas-quote-holiday-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-lord-byron-if-joy-you-win.jpg)
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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