holiday decorating on a budget
Crazy times call for change. Can’t get together with family/friends? Still want to feel festive? Then it’s holiday decorating on a budget!
How to Decorate your Home for Christmas
Each of us has our own way to decorate our homes for Christmas and the holidays. My decoration scheme has changed over the years because of so many factors.
Holiday Decorating on a Budget
This Christmas, my holiday decorating on a budget is first and foremost. Gone is the large family and friends gatherings, parties and just having folks drop in. It’s just a few of us now. And, that means that I’m focusing on simple.
Simple Holiday Decorations
Simple holiday decorations are so fabulous. Sometimes less truly is more and minimalistic works. Why? Well, here are some primary reasons:
- I can do it quickly.
- Tear down and clean up is fast.
- Not wearing myself out.
Cheap Christmas Decorations Ideas
Another focus for 2020 is budget-friendly or cheap Christmas decoration ideas. Yes, I want the ‘feeling’ of some new things, but I don’t want to break the bank.
Cheap Holiday Table Decorations
Since tables are big part of our living area, the dining room table, the coffee table, the kitchen island, my decor is centered around these spaces for sparkle and design.
Cheap Holiday Decor
The best cheap holiday decor is right in your yard. Greenery is perfect. Twigs, stems, small wooden limbs all make beautiful decor.
Try spray painting those Halloween and Thanksgiving pumpkins silver and gold and tying a big red bow around the stem (well, if there’s one there).
Simple Holiday Decoration Ideas
Hope you find a thread or snippet of inspiration in these true-to-life pictures that I’ve shared. Yes, all of these things have been in in home for the holidays!
How to Decorate on a Tight Budget
Here are some other ideas for decorating or entertaining on a budget! Get creative. If it says Thanksgiving, just swap out some things, like pumpkins for garland or evergreen or colored eggs, and make it Christmas or Easter.
Ally, luv ur ideas n recipes! My house is 918 sq ft…dont have much room for decorating. Thank u for all your ideas! Also I luv the view of the river from your home
I saw it when Bobby n luttle Rose were visiting you!. Merry Christmas!🌲
Gloria!! I’m so excited you’re here, now don’t be a stranger. And, THANK YOU. I love fun ideas, and absolutely adore doing it on a budget! Hey, your casa is cozy and I know will be festive. Sending lots of love and hugs! Merry Christmas! xoxx ally
Great ideas and tips. At times I
I sort of miss the big parties, huge Christmas dinners, 4 real trees, and all the over-the-top stuff I’ve always done throughout the years. But the simplicity of doing less actually leads to getting more out of my favorite time of the year. More time to sit and sip a cup of tea or glass of wine while gazing at my tree or watching a Christmas movie. More peaceful time to spend with my granddaughter and adult kids because my Christmas to-do lists are smaller and more manageable. It’s taken me years to finally get to this point. Glad to see others feeling less is more too! Merry Christmas!
Pattie! I hear ya! And, I’ve done the same as you and then finally realized that less is, indeed, more. The biggest part of doing something like this, too, falls on our shoulders, set up and tear down. Ohhhhh, the time we spend making all the magic happen. And, to think, a few twinkle lights and sparkly things could replace it all. Yes, giving us time to do what we love during this wonderful time of the year! xoxx ally
Great inexpensive ideas!!! Good job Ally!!!
You are the best! Yep, my WV upbringing taught me super frugality!! Merry Christmas my beautiful friend ❤