I Go Nuts For These Winter Holiday Decorations
Happy New Week Friends! After spending almost a week in sunny California and enjoying quality time with close family and friends over Thanksgiving, it is now on to the next adventure — Winter Holidays Galore. This is my favorite time of the year — I love the traditions we have created in my own home, the smells, the colors and all the social activity. It can be a very stressful time of the year but I try very hard to not overdo it and instead really focus on simplicity and full enjoyment. (I am really starting to get too old for stress!).
Here are some holiday decoration images I have saved and feel are oh so inspirational.
My favorite is this one. Three simple and different wreaths on a peg board. Stunning with a capital S.
Putting some greenery in my antique empire candle fixture. Must try sometime!
Green wreaths in the windows with white ribbons. Simple is beautiful.
A cluster of candle sticks of different heights. Nice.
Just a tad of greenery on that white table cloth in the dining room. Add some candles and simple white flowers. Not much else is needed.
I like pine cones and pine cone trees. I feel they go hand in hand with the season.
Simple winter holiday cards attached to a long jute string with wooden clothes pins.
And a wreath made with black and white photos of close family members. How perfect for story telling and going down memory lane.
And why do I feel that this leather bag really belongs under the green tree? Also perfect for really young ones to ride on!
If I can only have one flower this time of the year, it will be the Hyacinth. I love everything about this fragrant flowering plant which brings back wonderful childhood memories from Sweden. You will find it in just about every Swedish home during Christmas. Note: These white mugs at Ikea work great as plant holders. Just put some moss on top and tie a red string around the mug. Do I have to say again that simple is beautiful!
If you are interested and if you have a moment, hop over to my store Splendid Willow Avenue, where more toys have been added. Yep, for those of you who have been asking — the Danish Reindeer is now listed!
Don’t forget to take advantage of my 15% off on all merchandise in my store as seen in the latest issue of House Of Fifty. Simply use the code livesplendid15 at checkout. (And don’t forget that the code also works over at the wonderful store Live Like You). The offer expires December 10th. 2011.
Warm hugs to you all.
Images: No. 1, via Splendid Willow, no. 2, 7, 8 and 9 via Country Living, no. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 via Skona Hem and no. 11 via Livet Hemma.
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I love those reindeers too – and I almost always prefer simple wreaths.
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What an adorable reindeer! I love the repeating wreaths as well as that simple but adorable string wrapped around the bulb as a gift – lovely ideas here Monika!
Barbara@HausDesign recently posted..Ooh-La-La: Oh So French!
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Beautiful….some of that greenery I have never seen before!
Linda @ Lime in the Coconut recently posted..Colors of thanksgiving weekend early in the morning at our casa…
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Hello sweetie, and welcome back!
I agree with all of this wonderful and simple aesthetic. A touch of green here and there is beautiful – pine, lingon berry twigs, eucalyptus or/and the odd flower. For me it is Amaryllis – they have followed me since childhood and I love their tall stems and deep red flowers!
So glad you had a wonderful time away. I bet it recharged both body and soul!
KRAMAR
sis xx
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..oh and also. I LOVE that black pig!! What a wonderful and fun guardian of the tree.. and presents!
xx
Charlotta recently posted..Wellness in the ‘Ironing Basket’..and my baby turning 6!
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Beautiful post…love the rustic elegant vibe, just stunning! So happy you are relaxed and that you enjoyed your time in California. Always important to
“recharge your batteries” and mine are seriously due for a tune up…lol.
Good luck with the holiday frenzy!
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Christmas decorations with such great pleasure and the inspiration is assured.
Good luck with your space. Greetings!
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These are such simple, but beautiful images. The greens draped over the end of white tablecloth are perfection!! So glad you had a wonderful week in California…sounds heavenly ~
designchic recently posted..Happy Thanksgiving!!
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I love all these different ways to decorate for the holiday’s! So gorgeous.
Oh, It’s Just Perfect! recently posted..Anthro Spun Scenes Scarves
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What a nice post. Love the touches of green and I especially love the wreath with family photos. Funny, I’m just heading to California for a week, when I get back I will be all ready for the Christmas decor.
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such gorgeous reminders of fuss free elements for the holidays, mon. at the moment, my little touches look wonky and curious but not quite right so i will be tweaking for a little while and enjoying every second of it.
the new reindeer! he is going to be so loved by so many!
michele
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Awww, Hyacinths and reindeer and leather pigs. You show us the best!
Welcome back.
JC
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I love this rustic and simple Christmas decor. And it matches everything!
Kristina Gulino
Something 2 Write About
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Ohh just wonderful decorations – no advent stake?
I love the Hyacinth – so gorgeous! Oh and pine cones are awesome!
Delishhh recently posted..Pumpkin Fritters
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Now this is getting me in the spirit of things! I haven’t even begun decorating for the holidays yet. It’s on this list for this week. Cannot wait to see what you do with your own home! I think the little trees you bought when we were shopping will fit right in! Glad to hear you had a great time last week! xo
Marianne Simon Design recently posted..Rifle Paper Co. – Cyber Monday
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What great ideas Monika, I’m honestly terrible with xmas decorations. I’m definitively stealing a few of these particularly the branches in the chandelier! I will post our ad on my blog as well. Time is running out fast..oh boy!!
LiveLikeYou recently posted..Design like a Recessionista!
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I love the idea of using moss, a little metal pot and a candle for a mini festive decoration. Will try for sure! Hope you had a lovely time with the family in CA for Thanksgiving! xx
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Monika,
I loved every one of these images and I have finally, after years (and years, realized that keeping it simple (where decorations are concerned) keep mommy sane. Such pretty and simple decorations, less is more. Thank you.
Karen
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What a lovely post, some gorgeous rooms, and I especially love the photo wreath. I really must get in the loft to get the decs out ! x
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Monica-
The reindeer is adorable!
Beautiful images here as always. I love using greenery and candles too.
Thank you for sharing.
Teresa
xoxo
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It’s all beautiful! Couldn’t agree more!
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I LOVE the avoidance of red/green decor at Christmas! SO my style! Encore!
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I LOVE the antique Empire candle fixture! It’s just stunning, especially with the greenery…
Sheila @SZInteriors recently posted..Holiday Splash in a Dash
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So many lovely lovely ideas, Mon! I love to have a trio of hyacinths on the table and a cluster of candlesticks at different heights on the sideboard. Love the old family photos wreath idea and the toys in your shop are SO CUTE!!
Lovely to hear you got some winter sun in California! I’m hoping to get some in January… I don’t do well without warm sunshine for too long!
Love to you, sweet lady,
Meera xx
Meera @ firstsense recently posted..Fairy lights
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I’m with you…I love all of these looks…so simple but still say Christmas!!! That is on my list today to start getting a little spirit around my place…..
sherry recently posted..Gray Saturday…
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gorgeous images, Mon! I love those reindeers too. The title is perfect
big hugs
design elements recently posted..A Dose of Inspiration
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real candles on the tree – lovely!
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beautiful ideas. the table setting is gorgeous. I love the holiday season too. have a lovely day, darling! xo
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Stunning pictures. I love the simplicity of them and yet they are sophisticated and very beautiful.
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Monika sometimes it takes so little to make a big difference. I love an elegant simple look!
xoxo
Karena
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That first image is my favorite as well! My decor theme this year is “simple,” so that image just makes me happy. I love the photo wreath, too! I might do that with the Christmas cards I receive…
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What a stunning house! I need to share this next!
x
Maria
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