Simple Christmas Decorating

One of my favorite things during each holiday season is to decorate.. Each holiday has such a unique and fun spirit about it. This year for Christmas, because I knew I would be delivering my fourth baby in the first week of December, I opted to keep things simple and fresh. Many times I go overboard with Christmas, but this year simple and minimal were definitely my friends.:) I love how it has reminded my children what fun and excitement comes with Christmas, but more importantly, we are reminded of the true meaning of the reason we celebrate.

As I started decorating, I was inspired by so many things, but considering I ALWAYS start with my Christmas tree, I was particularly inspired by these trees this year:

I loved the simplicity and color that these trees bring:

                        image via flikr                                      image via Thomson family                             Image via Not Martha

These trees are simple in material and look so fun to make!

                                     Image via Craftaholics Anonymous                             Image via Wood and Wool Stool                    Image via Beyond the Picket Fence

And for a fun grouping of paper trees that would be simple (and cheap) to make, check these out:

                  Image via Amuse Studio                           Image via Martha Stewart                                          Image via bhg.com

Although very different, each of these trees made me so happy to look at and definitely brought a new vision for decorating this crazy busy holiday season! I think I will take my simple and minimal approach a little more often as I enter different holidays from now on as it has brought a bit more joy, less worry and an overall remembrance of what and why we are celebrating!

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