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    Simple Christmas Home Decor

    December 1, 2016 by Ashley Mayes 34 Comments

    Have you started decorating for Christmas? I've been dragging my feet this year for sure. In all honesty, if I hadn't signed up for this blog tour I might not have shared my Christmas decor with you. Sometimes, it's a good thing to have a deadline. =) Today, I'm sharing my Simple Christmas Home Decor. Make sure to stick around to the end of the blog post to hop around and see all the amazing Christmas tours linked up.

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    Let's chat about the Christmas decor. I wanted simple this year and I didn't want to buy anything. I think both of those things allowed me to just let the decor go a bit and focus on creating memories together.

    Last weekend, we went out for our 2nd annual Christmas tree cutting down adventure. It was a fabulous day. Greyson picked the tree and then Luke and him cut it down together. We had been talking about simple decor for the tree and decided that three boxes of candy canes would be fun.

    Greyson loved the idea of every once in awhile picking candy off the tree to eat. In the eyes of a child, right? I think he's going to look back on that expeirience fondly. The tree looked a bit sad with the candy canes though, so we did add a few ball ornaments. It's definitely not fancy but it's festive.

    The "tree skirt" is just a fir blanket that I wrapped around the bottom.

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    I'd used the same advent for a few years and wanted something just a bit different this year. I saved these printable tags and added numbers to create the countdown.

    I used little closeline clips and yarn to hang them from the branch. Over the top of the branch, I added some greenery and a bow. Simple but kinda cute.

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    Simple Advent Idea on Branch using Paper Bags

    Each bag has something different inside.

    Some of the things are:

    Send a funny text to someone (Greyson loves sending emojis!)

    Do a Christmas craft

    Take hot chocolate and drive around to see lights

    Surprise someone with a drawing

    Christmas movie night

    Unwrap a book (we have a few Christmas books that I put back every year and then rewrap to surprise him)

    The little man has a lot of fun with the advent.

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    I printed the Christmas tree at Staples (click to download your Christmas tree printable) and just popped it in the frame that was on the wall. The little deer print is another free printable.

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    Another free printable that you can print out at home is this "Merry and Bright" print.

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    Simple Christmas Decorating For Your Home

    Simple Christmas Decor

    I added a little bit of greenery and some twinkle lights to the open shelving in the kitchen.

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    It's so cute at night.

    Simple Christmas Decor in Kitchen

    A few other things are sprinkled around the house, but just a few small things. That's it guys. I think it feels festive yet not overwhelming. I love to look at Christmas decor in other peoples' homes but it totally stresses me out having all the extra stuff in my home.

    Ok, prepare to get lots of Christmas decor ideas from this great group of ladies.

    *Special thanks to Carrie from Lovely Etc. for organizing this fun hop!

     

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    1. Designing Vibes

      December 01, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Oh my! I am so in love with your simple, modern take on Christmas. This is simply beautiful.

      Much Love,
      Erica

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Thanks Erica! xoxo

        Reply
    2. Julia@Cuckoo4Design

      December 01, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Wow it's so you, so pretty and so festive! Love it

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Thanks Julia! Simple but festive.

        Reply
    3. Breanna

      December 01, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Love the simple touches of christmas you've added! And your advent calendar is such a great idea!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:35 am

        Thanks Bre! You'll have to hop on the advent train soon!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay Eidahl

      December 01, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Love your Advent calendar idea and your kitchen is gorgeous! I love the ceiling fixture!!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:35 am

        Thanks Lindsay!

        Reply
    5. Amanda

      December 01, 2016 at 11:38 am

      First of all, your advent calendar is amazing! Secondly, I'm totally crushing on your kitchen. Everything is gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:37 am

        Thanks Amanda! The kiddo loves that advent calendar!

        Reply
    6. Cassie Bustamante

      December 01, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      love it, ashley! your home looks so cozy- the living room is a great place to spend christmas morning! and your kitchen always gives me heart eyes.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:37 am

        Thanks so much girl!

        Reply
    7. Carrie

      December 01, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      Ashley, I love your simple Christmas decor. Sometimes all it takes is some greenery and twinkle lights!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:37 am

        Yes! Thanks Carrie!

        Reply
    8. Gretchen@BoxyColonial

      December 02, 2016 at 11:23 am

      simple is good! I love the twinkle lights on the shelves--I might steal that idea next year :). And the tree is so sweet--love that you cut it down yourselves!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:38 am

        You totally should!

        Reply
    9. SARAH LEMP

      December 02, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      I LOVE your tree... and that huge window it's sitting in front of! Oh, and the advent calendar is super fun!! I'm also obsessing over your kitchen just a bit <3 <3

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Haha, thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    10. LZ Cathcart@ The Summery Umbrella

      December 02, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      I just love your home, Ashley! It always makes me want to curl up with a good book and a BIG cup of coffee. Not to mention, your holiday decor fits in just perfectly. So stunning 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Thanks so much! Love me some big cups of coffee!

        Reply
    11. Kim

      December 02, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      This is beautiful! I love the tree. And the advent calendar is super cute.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Thanks Kim! =)

        Reply
    12. Aniko @Place of my taste

      December 04, 2016 at 10:30 am

      I adore your home, Ashley!! Your living room is cozy and very inviting! And your kitchen...my dream!! Happy Holidays, Friend! ( I am printing that Chrismas tree...!!)

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        December 07, 2016 at 11:39 am

        Thanks Aniko! You should totally print it! Free is always good. =)

        Reply
    13. Beverly

      December 05, 2016 at 7:28 am

      How lovely! I love all of the greenery you've used. Your tree is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning to my Christmas Board.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 02, 2017 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    14. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS

      December 06, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      The "sending a funny text" Advent activity is awesome! Love the simple but impactful Christmas decorating you did. Finding and cutting down your Christmas tree sounds like a great tradition that will carry lasting memories. We don't have that in So Cal. 🙂 Wishing you and your family a merry holiday season!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 02, 2017 at 1:45 pm

        Glad you liked that one! Hope you and your family had a great one! xoxo

        Reply
    15. Theresa

      December 12, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Lovely ideas for the holidays. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & shared.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 02, 2017 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Tara @ Lehman lane

      December 20, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Your Christmas tour looks great Ashley! Love the tree in front of your windows and your sweet advent idea! Merry Christmas

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 02, 2017 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks Tara! We kept it simple but that was great for us this year.

        Reply

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