Christmas decorating is my favorite kind of seasonal decorating. There’s just something about having twinkling lights everywhere that makes this time of year seem extra special and magical.
I’m excited to share my family room as part of the One Room Christmas Tour. A whole group of home decor bloggers are sharing a Christmas room from their homes, too, so be sure to pop over to their blogs. The links are at the bottom of this post.
We spend the most time in our family room, so I wanted to be sure this room was decked out and cozy for the holidays!
My 5 must haves for Christmas decorating are …
1. A meaningful Christmas tree
I love a Christmas tree with ornaments that mean something.
Growing up, my grandparents gave me and my two brothers each an ornament every year that had held a special memory from the year – a sport we played, a vacation we took, a dog for our first pet … it’s so much fun to look through all the ornaments on my parents’ tree.
Kalen and I have started a pretty good collection of ornaments that mean something to us. You can read more about our favorite ornaments here!
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2. Cozy throw pillows
I do love my throw pillows! They are such an easy (and inexpensive) way to add some holiday cheer to a room.
Especially if they’re just pillow covers like these awesome ones I bought at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago. Then you can use the pillows throughout the year with different seasonal covers.
3. Family pieces
I love collecting little trees and Santas, both of which you’ll see plenty of in my full Christmas house tour. This little red tinsel tree is one of my faves.
GET THE LOOK: End table | Table lamp | Metal wall decor | Red pillow
Both collections started with pieces from my grandparents, who are oh so special to me, so having pieces they used to decorate their house with makes it even sweeter.
My Grandpop passed away in February, so this will be the first Christmas without him. It’ll be weird, so it’s nice to have things around the house that remind me of him.
4. Candles
There’s something about this cozy nights at home when the tree lights are twinkling that is perfect. Candles give off a similar glow and make the house smell great.
I’m a big fan of the Cinnamon candles. And by big fan, I mean it’s the only scent I ever buy. (Is it just me, or do some of the candle scents they come up with these days smell so weird?)
5. Pieces that mean something to you
It’s easy to get caught up in the fancy decorations and expensive gifts, but hey, that’s not what Christmas is about.
I’m a big fan of the word ‘believe.’ This is especially apparent around Christmas. Believe in the season!
How do you decorate your favorite rooms for Christmas? What are your must haves?
Remember to hop around and look at the other bloggers’ beautifully decorated homes!
Casa Watkins – Winter Home Tour
Domestically Creative – Christmas Dining Room Tour
Green with Decor – 5 Must Haves for Christmas Decorating (you’re here!)
Twelve on Main – Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room Tour
Creatively Homespun – A Vintage Christmas Dining Room
2 Bees in a Pod – Guest Room Christmas Home Tour
Sew a Fine Seam – Dining Room Decked Out For Christmas
Knock It Off Kim – Holiday Homes Blog Hop: Festive Bedroom
Vintage Paint and More – Christmas Home Tour 2015
Inside the Fox Den – Holiday Home
The Weathered Fox – Holiday Home Tour
Made In a Day – Mini Holiday Decor Tour
Refashionably Late – Holiday Home Hop
Intelligent Domestications – Christmas Traditions Home Tour
Our Crafty Mom – Outdoor Holiday Decor: Front Entry
Lehman Lane – Green and Gold Christmas Dining Room
C’mon, Get Crafty – Holiday Homes Blog Hop
My Pinterventures – Holiday Home Tour
See more Christmas decorating ideas here:
- 10 easy Christmas decorating ideas in the kitchen and bathroom
- 9 everyday pieces to use as Christmas decor
- Decorating the living room for Christmas on a budget
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Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
All of your suggestions are spot-on. We too love the the vintage and meaningful family ornaments and decor that we use in our homes…so much fun to reminisce. So happy to share the tour with you. Merry Christmas!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, ladies! It’s so fun to look back on all the memories. Merry Christmas!
Jill Flory says
Your tree is so pretty!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Jill!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
I have collected (or hoarded) so many hand me down decorations, and I love the nostalgic warmth I get from pulling them out each year. Definitely a must have!
GreenWithDecor says
I prefer the word “collected” – ha! 🙂
Cathy says
Your suggestions are great. Love your tree and those pillows are awesome. Cathy
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Cathy! I have a throw pillow addiction!
Erlene says
I love using meaningful things in our holiday decorations.I totally agree that it means so much more when a piece has special meaning or is from someone special.
GreenWithDecor says
It makes the holidays all the more special!
Shirley Wood says
You are so my kind of girl! Ornaments and Family decor mean the most at Christmas time. We like to foster that feeling in our family by giving Christmas ornaments as gifts from family vacation trips.
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Shirley! Love collecting ornaments on vacations!
Karen says
Such great tips!i love your home and your style is right up my alley! Have a wonderful holiday!
Karen
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Karen! Merry Christmas!
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
Yes, cozy throw pillows are a MUST! So happy to participate in this blog hop with you!
GreenWithDecor says
So glad you agree! 🙂 what a fun blog hop!
Kim~madeinaday says
What a pretty bright living room! So jealous my house is so dark! I think I need to repaint, and let me just say I want those pillows! They are adorable! Have a great holiday!
Kim
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Kim! Merry Christmas!
Kim says
I am green with envy – see what I did there? – over those pillow covers! What a great find! I had a good giggle over your comment about candle scents smelling weird these days. I find a large portion of them make me hungry. ha! Great job, and so glad we’re on tour together!
GreenWithDecor says
Haha – love it! Thanks for stopping by, what a fun tour!
Tiffany says
Hi, Meg ~ This is such a great post, and your room looks so gorgeous! I think #1 is my favorite, because our tree is as chock full of meaning as absolutely possible! :0) Our tree is packed with our kids ornaments: ones they’ve made and the ones we and their grandparents have given them over the years. We have so much fun each year unpacking them and talking about memories associated with each ornament. Thank you so much for joining the hop. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Tiffany! I love ornaments, it’s so fun to look at them each year and remember the memories! What a fun tour, thanks for organizing!
Ruthie says
I agree with all of your must haves! Great list! I love your throw pillows, adorable!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Ruthie! Merry Christmas!
Tara @ Lehman Lane says
I totally agree with your tips Meg! I think its really important to decorate with pieces that are meaningful to us especially at Christmas:). Have a wonderful Christmas!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Tara! Merry Christmas!
Stephanie @ CasaWatkins says
Great tips Meg and very good to continue onto Three Kings Day for our family! Pinning and sharing
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Steph!
Creatively Homespun says
This room looks so nice!! I absolutely love the tree skirt.. so cute! It was so fun doing this hop… I’m so glad you were a part of it!! I’m getting so many new ideas for next year already! haha! xo!!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much!