Out-of-the-Box Vintage Christmas Tree and "The Mystery Box"

One of the first things I do as I start thinking about an upcoming season or holiday is to start with Pinterest and spend time reviewing past posts and photos. We all have pics from Pinterest that we consider our favorites; those that come to mind each season. For me they are in the "vintage" category and I revisit them each year for a fresh new look and take on décor themes and ideas that I can include in my own seasonal décor.

Spring Inspiration with Mossy, Woodsy Things

No matter where we live, I think we all feel like the days after Valentine's Day allow us a little shift in our thinking. We may still be in the midst of winter and cold weather, but our optimistic hearts and minds tend to want to give permission to thoughts of warmer weather and "Spring". 

French Country Elements in the Dining Room

My focus on getting back in the decor groove after the Holidays has been on my Dining Room table. At the beginning of the New Year I tend to want to go with more neutral elements since I'm usually oversaturated with color from Christmas. I've been gathering inspiration for a French Country Farmhouse feel that I could use in my Dining Room without going shopping.

The Irish Cupboard

It's time to do a little celebrating the Irish way,

so I thought I'd try something a little different this year,

and share some decor inspiration with an iconic kitchen staple

...the Irish Cupboard.

What's Your Favorite Christmas "Style"?

Today I'm sharing a post from back in 2016 that is one of my all-time most read posts. I thought I might "refurbish" the content, but instead just added to it a bit to include "Cottage" which has emerged this last few years. If it feels a little dated, decor trends have shifted and redefined themselves this last couple of years. I thought it would be fun just to take a quick look at some of the different "Styles of Christmas".

Farmhouse

Fixer Upper

I believe in letting your home dictate (maybe "nudge") your style. As I've wandered through Pinterest, I thought I'd share some inspiration from a few of the trends we have in decor, now. Farmhouse is such a big trend right now; this style depends heavily on functional furniture, accessories, and usually neutrals with limited amount of color.

Little Farmstead

Farmhouse 5540

Hymns and Verses

Twelve On Main

Buckets of Burlap

Most of the Coastal decorating is found in homes close to the Coast, but a few people decorate with this vibe that just love all things "Beach" and appreciate the lighter colors of sand and sea. Seaside colors of pale blues and watery greens predominate in Coastal Decor. 

Coastal

Sand and Sisal

Another trend in decorating which started with "Shabby Chic" and overlaps into Farmhouse and an aesthetic from the Scandinavian bloggers. Whites, neutrals and vintage pieces again form the base for this style.

French Nordic / Shabby Chic
 / White Farmhouse

Dreamy Whites

French Country Cottage

Live Love DIY

Nelly Vintage Home

French Larkspur

Laughing With Angels

Gwen Moss

Vintage Cottage

A Cozy Little Cottage Christmas Tour

I guess I would have to say I fall into this next category somewhat. I love an English Cottage feel to my home, and even though I love vintage, French Country, white, and farmhouse elements, (with a little "Shabby" thrown in) I like and appreciate some color and diversity in my decor. I think each room should have some dark and light, different woods (some painted), paint palette, and fabrics. If you're basically traditional you can mix other trends more easily to have a result that's unique and all your own. The use of red and green is a hallmark of the Traditional Christmas Style

Traditional

Craftberry Bush

Beaux Reves

For Christmas this is my go-to style.

I love the traditional colors and style that Tartan Plaid lends itself to. 

I like English Cottage, Vintage, and a little Woodsy/ Rustic for a mix.

Plaid Traditional

The Polohouse

Celebrating Everyday Life.

Far Above Rubies

Common Ground

Roots North and South

And another take on Plaid
that's always fun for Christmas.

Woodsy Cabin Plaid

Sweet Something Design

The Wicker House

Another one of my favorite styles...

French Country

Evi's Country Snippets

French Country Cottage

Of course, any style can pull from a different color palette, but I think Pastels really lend themselves to the lighter  feel of a feminine take on French Country, and Shabby.

Vintage Pastel

Nelly Vintage Home

Shabby Fufu

So what's your favorite style

 or style mix for the Holidays?

I know I've left out so many styles,

but these are my favorites in decorating for Christmas.

I've tried to give credit if a watermark was shown, if not

they all can be found in my Pinterest Boards for Christmas.