Collect HOLIDAY Ideas This Holiday Weekend

While Labor Day weekend may bring 80-something days, wintry cheer here will cool you right down! Collect Holiday Ideas This Holiday Weekend includes pretty images of Christmas decked halls across a range of design styles. Whether you admire French farmhouse or American country style, bet there’s something to ignite your creativity. Wouldn’t dream of rushing you into Christmas spirit (ahem…even though there are worse things) or steal your autumn vibes. At one point in time, I was consumed with “back to school” in mid-summer. Nowadays it is “how might I prepare and prevent inevitable mid-December overwhelm?”

Collect Holiday Ideas Months Ahead of the Falala Frenzy

Did you know a fair amount of folks collect Christmas decorating ideas the whole year through? Yep. If you have holiday boards on Pinterest with trees, holiday wreaths, and festive tablescapes, it is a great way to organize all of the inspo.

Charming white farmhouse decorated for Christmas - Country Living. #countrychristmas #farmhousechristmas #outdoorchristmasdecor
Country Living – Lovely holiday decorating ideas and inspiration to pin and also plan your holiday home.

Find my own dedicated boards HERE and also HERE and HERE.

Tour This Home for Scandi Christmas Goodness!

Curly Branches & White Lights!

What an enchanting way to bring nature indoors and create a woodland feel with sparkle. I can imagine this idea feeling very chic in a certain style home and rustic in another!

I can also imagine young children loving the idea of an installation like this on their bedroom ceiling. Who doesn’t want to fall asleep to little snowflakes or sparkly lights (on a timer?) dripping from the sky?

Festive Bold Colorful Christmas Wreath

Have a stash of vintage Christmas bulb ornaments like me? Aren’t the pink ones glorious? I love these wreaths so much because they feel timeless and whimsical. No two will ever be the same!

If you find yourself fresh outta vintage, there’s plenty of old fashioned contenders HERE and:

Pretty pastel vintage style glass Christmas tree ornaments - West Elm. #pastelchristmas #pinkchristmas #vintagechristmas #christmasdecor
Vintage Style Ornaments…hello pretty Christmas indeed.

Handmade Paper Snowflake Decorations

I’ll never tire of them – how ’bout you? It is so relaxing to cut them, and if you have been saving paper grocery bags for this purpose…good job!

Charming white Christmas decor in a dining room by The Blue Goose 16. #christmasdecor #farmhousechristmas
The Blue Goose 16. Gallery of lovely holiday decorating ideas and inspiration to pin and also plan your holiday home.

BONUS TIP: When your room is decorated for the holidays, sit on the floor and point your camera up for a lovely alternative perspective we rarely capture.

Build a Fort & Invite the Kids or Pets to Cozy on Down

Do you love watching THE HOLIDAY? I’ll never get over that beautiful fort, and it stirs up all sorts of childhood memories. I think a fanciful fort is perfect for winter days when kids are stuck inside!

The Holiday movie scene with magical tent in Sophie and Olivia's room when they invite Amanda to stay. #theholiday
Rosehill Cottage set from “The Holiday” (Columbia Pictures, 2006); production design: Jon Hutman; set decoration: Cindy Carr and David Smith

Don’t you love the suspended stars inside it? What kids (of all ages) and pets wouldn’t be thrilled to snuggle and listen to Christmas music under the stars?!

Mass the Brass Candlesticks

Aren’t you glad I’m reminding you of this stuff in August so you can hunt for more vintage or not so vintage brass candle holders for the holidays?

No fireplace mantel? Not a problem. They are perfect massed on a tabletop, dresser, shelf or kitchen counter!

Create a Fresh Christmas Wreath!

Have you ever tried to make your own?

I think I like petite wreaths even more than the great big ones!

Charming blue French door with wreath as well as pumpkins and candlelight - Le Moulin Bregeon. #frenchcountryfalldecor #fallwreaths #frenchfarmhouse
Le Moulin Bregeon

My favorite homemade wreaths were made with a mix of fresh greenery and faux so don’t feel as though you must choose one or the other.

Real Candles Glowing at Christmas

Maybe not realistic if there are rambunctious kids and animals racing around, but for an adult get-together…ahhhhhhh!

Elegant White Christmas With Roses

Since I can never have enough white roses in my life, I see no reason to ignore them during the holidays even though red is perfectly acceptable.

Birch in Buckets

If you have a cottage or country style home, I bet these would look perfect on a porch or even near a fireplace.

Christmas Pinks & Pretty Pastel Holiday Decor

If you decorate your trees even remotely as thoughtfully and thoroughly as this, I bow to you. Truly. My mom and sisters have the gift, whereas I struggle.

Even if pink only comes out at Christmas, this is a wonderful way to add feminine romance to the season.

Dress Up a Tuba or Vintage Instrument

Because who wouldn’t smile if they walked in and saw this:

(Now you know what to do with that vintage violin you have stashed away in the attic!)

Tone on Tone at Home for the Holidays

Not everyone feels merry around the color red, and here’s proof positive, it’s okay to skip it inside…

and out:

These plushy logs made me smile!

Collect a Christmas China Pattern

It’s fun! Plus, no one knows what to buy for you – choose a pattern and let ’em know.

Lenox Holiday Christmas placesetting. #christmasplacesetting
These are the holiday plates I collect and use from Lenox

Peek Inside a Fantasy Home Decorated for Christmas

Have a Window Box?

Who knew that a simple red bow could pack such a punch?

Suspend Three Mini Wreaths

Remember what I was saying earlier about mini wreaths? They can be so cute in threes!

Jeffrey Dungan and Beth Webb designed entry with pale stained natural rustic woods and sophisticated yet laid back decor.
Architect: Jeffrey Dungan; Design: Beth Webb

Childhood Reminders at Christmas

Toys are not something we have lying around, but when I see this, I think I need to change that!

Simplicity of Ornaments in a Bowl

Is this the oldest, easiest holiday trick in the book? Definitely. Gather favorite Christmas tree ornaments and display them simply.

Felt Christmas tree creature ornaments massed together in bowl - West Elm. #feltornaments #christmasdecor #christmastrees
Creature Ornaments…in case you need quick, simple ideas to ring in the holiday cheer.

Rustic Driftwood Christmas Tree!

Not everyone who celebrates Christmas has the space or desire for a traditional Christmas tree.

Driftwood Christmas tree with colorful ornaments - @frankie.cooper. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees
@frankie.cooper.3…hello lovely Christmas tree option indeed.

But that’s okay since a little bit of creativity goes a long way!

Driftwood Christmas tree decor on a wall with fresh greenery and owner holding Tabby cat - @mr.toramochi. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees #catchristmas
@mar.toramochi…a lovely kitty Christmas moment indeed.

Awwwwww.

Driftwood Christmas tree. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees
@lar.garza.bermuda…in case you love to collect rustic holiday ideas.

So clever!

Driftwood Christmas tree outdoor near water. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees
@y_room_…certainly lovely indeed.

Oh my!

Driftwood Christmas tree by Driftwood Decor Australia. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees
@driftwooddecoraustralia…in case you love crafty Christmas decor ideas to inspire.

Aren’t these perfect for coastal style homes?

Driftwood Christmas tree decor by Madera Del Mar. #driftwoodtree #christmastrees #holidaydecor
@madera_del_mar…hello lovely beachy Christmas indeed.

Minimalists are destined to smile!

Driftwood Christmas tree inspiration - Little Beach Tree. #driftwoodtree #christmasdecor
@littlebeachtree…in case you need an idea for an alternative Christmas tree.

Wispy Window Wreath

There’s something about this gold chandelier too! So perfect with all the white.

Elegant Christmas decor in an entry with brick tile - Design Loves Detail. #christmasdecor #elegantchristmas
Design Loves Detail…in case you love a photo gallery of holiday decorated homes.

Learn to Make Pom Poms!

Want to learn to make pom poms? Take THIS COURSE!

Find more pretty ideas for the holidays to pin to your boards right HERE!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
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Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
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French Farmhouse Dining Table
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Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
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Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
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Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
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