Decorating for Christmas is just so fun! I love doing it with my family, and it was so cool to also get to decorate my own space this year. Even though both my sister and I don’t live at home anymore we still go over to my parents house and decorated as a family. My mom purged so many of her boxes and passed some stuff (especially ornaments) off to the two of us. However, decorating your own house can get expensive! I wanted so many things this year but knew I had to resist. As my husband said “You can’t have 20 years of Christmas things in year 1.”
In one of the rentals I lived in we had a fire place which is like a dream come true! First house I’ve ever lived in that has one. I was so excited knowing I could get a garland for it. Michael’s does 50% off their Christmas decor which is where I scored this one. I also bought a magnolia leaf one that Carly talked about. This year I went on the hunt for Targets little white houses earlier than last year. I found that if you wait to long for Target Christmas decor it sells out. Last year I settled with the galvanized ones. I think a mix of both actually turned out pretty cute.
In years past I really focused on the mantle. This year I created a “mantle” on our entry table. It’s the first thing you see when you walk in the house. I chose the houses and garland knowing once I moved I could use them in different locations as well. I think picking one piece of the house to buy for that first year was key. It limited my spending, and kept my ideas from getting to out of control.
Still looking for decor ideas? Head over to my Pinterest. I definitely brainstormed from there.
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First posted December 2019. Updated December 2021.
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I love the way your husband thinks. Very practical (even if it’s hard to hear sometimes haha). This is my fourth year decorating for Christmas in my own place – and first time in a house I own – and it can be tough to not have a TON! But it’s still special to add little bits and pieces each year to the collection 🙂 My favorite part of my decor is my holiday village and those have been adding up since I was a little girl!
I love that the decorations aren’t so big and will be overwhelming after putting them all together. Looking forward to decorating with my family for the holidays as well!
So many great finds! I love finding unique christmas decor that doesnt break the bank!
I love the ideas you shared! Especially doing a mantle-type decoration on another surface. I don’t have a mantle, but I will be doing that decoration on a buffet I have in my dining room. Thanks for the fun ideas!
Brilliant and simple, but still adorable Christmas decor. Thanks for sharing this with us!
I absolutely love how you decorated your home for the holidays. It’s simple and beautiful and festive. So perfect for when you’re shopping on a budget as well. I appreciate all the budget tips I can get, that’s for sure!
These are all really great gift ideas! I always do all of my shopping if not most of my shopping at Target because I can get great gifts without crushing the budget.
The houses are so cute and festive!
xoxo
Lovely
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Target has been my one-stop-shop for holiday decor this year!
i did some serious damage in the Target holiday decor section and got some similar things!
Ah very inspiring and helpful, thanks for posting 🙂
Allie of
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Cute finds! Target crushed it with their Christmas decor this year!
These are great ideas to get started on the decor. Gotta love holiday spirit.
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I love how you decorated simple that gives more of a crisp and clean look. So many great finds for more an affordable price and can buy lots! Thank you for sharing these ideas❤️
This is so cute and festive!
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I love these ideas! Such a nice way to start building a Christmas decor collection!
This is all so cute! We just moved like… last week lol! And our new place has a fireplace – I am over the moon excited to decorate it!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
I love your decor! So beautiful! Xo
Aw thanks Jamaria! It was so fun to decorate my own space.
It looks great! I love all the decor.
Xx, Nailil
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Thanks Nailil!
You look too cute in these Christmas pjs! And I am all about some budget friendly Christmas decor!
xo Laura Leigh
http://louellareese.com
Aw thanks Laura!
So many great pieces are perfect price points and love those pjs!
Hope you had a lovely holiday Amanda!
So cozy! Love those PJ pants, girl!
They were just perfect for Christmas!
I wish I had a fireplace, they’re so cozy and great for decorating! Love how your decor came out for the holidays.
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
This is the first house I’ve lived in that has one. It’s so nice!
Too cute! Great finds 🙂
Thanks Steph!
These decor pieces are too cute
Thanks Em! Merry Christmas!
I adore this selection you made! I love having a color scheme when deciding my decorations (:
Cate // 35mminstyle / only 3 days left – win 2 Beauty & Skincare Advent Calendar
I’m just getting the hang of it. I love when people do themes though.
It all looks so cute! Such a fun and festive set up1 You did a really great job 🙂
Lizzie
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Aw thanks Lizzie! So sweet of you.
I love how you made the focal point your beautiful mantle! It’s stunning with the decorations you chose. Here’s to cheery holiday decor!
Thanks Stephanie! Merry Christmas!
Your holiday decor is beautiful! Decorations always put me in a festive mood. I’m terrible though at decorating haha
Kara | Politics of Pretty
This was my first year in my own space. I think it’s going to take some time getting used to.
These holiday decor is so cute!
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Thanks Rach!
I am loving your Christmas decor, Mariah! I wish we had a mantle at our apartment so I can decorate it but for now, I’ll live vicariously through yours. OBSESSED!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
It’s my first year with a fireplace! I was so excited!
I love the little white houses. They are so cute!
I had to hunt them down!