We're hosting Christmas dinner at our home this year, and I've been thinking about some simple yet beautiful decor ideas, getting inspired to plan and prepare for a meaningful day.
Here are some decor ideas from Country Living that I'm mulling over ~
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ribbons on which to hang Christmas cards |
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daisies and cranberries |
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natural packaging, accented with cinnamon sticks |
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pinecones and pomanders - oranges laced with cloves
(wouldn't this be a fun project for the children?) |
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mini-trees in teacups |
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greenery and tealights, against golden hues |
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stockings hung over the piano |
What are
you planning for Christmas? How does your family celebrate the birth of Christ? I'd love to hear all of your ideas, and thought that a
Parade of Christmas link-up would be a great way to share.
You are welcome to link to any of your Christmas-themed posts and ideas, from decor, to recipes, to how you encourage a meaningful Christmas. I can't wait to read about what you are doing (or not doing)!
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Warmly,
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Jaime, thank you for hosting this. A Christmas Parade, sound like a lot of fun! I will come at the end of the day to enjoy the "lights"...
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Jaime, thanks for sharing this. I love sharing ideas and finding new ones with the ladies.
ReplyDeleteAgain, thanks for the opportunity.
I'll send my friends. ;-) xox
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to have this parade! Jasmine shared so I could have the chance to link up.
Have a wonderful weekend!