Christmas Feels!

Christmas trees are probably going up as you read this & probably as I’m typing! For some people holidays are about tradition. Whether it’s decorating with your family or opening gifts at mid night on Christmas Eve, like my family, or only hanging handmade ornaments on the tree, the season brings loved ones together. There is nothing like the traditional red, white, green & gold color scheme to signify Christmas. Though, from experience there’s always a question of should we get new decorations? Well, the answer is maybe we should. I want to share a few holiday trends that I would love to incorporate into my decorations.

Metallic, copper, & bronze pieces are great alternatives to silver & gold. So I was stoked when I stumbled on a vintage bronze 3-piece set of deer at an antique mall. These deer are the perfect mix of the bronze trend & another trend I like…woodland creatures. Integrate animal figures or ornaments of foxes, bears, birds, & rabbits. If metallic creatures are not your cup of hot cocoa try metallic signage or other accent pieces.

In the past couple years beautiful scripting & creative graphic designs have taken over greeting cards, canvases, prints, & well just about anything. Add a scripted sign or accent pillow to freshen up your décor or tableware for a different approach. LED lights are always a fun additive to the house. There are plenty scripted LED signage you can find or like the lantern above. You can place these outside on the back porch or side tables.

The great thing about these holiday trends is they can all unite in one or two pieces if you don’t want to drastically stray from tradition! One thing to remember when decorating for the holiday is it should be enjoyable & spent with people you love. I decorated my apartment alone one year in Denver & it was just not the same. If you need inspiration for holiday décor you can always turn to forecasting sources, blogs, magazines, & the obvious…Pinterest.

What are your traditions? I would love to hear about them!