Thoughtful Holiday Decorating

INSIDE : Learn create Thoughtful Holiday Decorating in your home this Christmas season! Incorporate greenery, a neutral palette and simple decor are key.

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations

Something in me this holiday season is saying simplify.  I have had a strong urge to be more thoughtful with my Christmas decor which is typically not how I do things.  I normally want all the color, all the pom poms, all the fluff and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

But this year, I desperately want to slow down and savor Christmas and time with my family.  And I want my decor this year to reflect that slower pace.  I am so thrilled to be partnering with Minted this year on my Thoughtful Holiday Decorating.

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This year I wanted my Christmas decor to be simple and let there just be a few special moments that really make an impact.

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Incorporate Simple Greenery

I incorporated vases of various live greenery on my mantel.  I love the simple organic shape they create.  Then, mixed in with the greenery are subtle but gorgeous pops of simple color.  These modern 3D Tree Paper Centerpieces in soft watercolor hues of green and white add a perfect unexpected moment.

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Combine bold graphic patterns

Combining a bold graphic pattern pillows with more traditional patterns is an easy way to mix up your decor without having to change out everything.

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

These Gold Dipped Paper Ornaments give my mantel a perfect amount of glisten.  Even though both the watercolor tree and the ornaments are paper, they are very a sturdy paper material and I plan to use them for years to come.

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Keep your palette neutral

These ornaments also come in a Wintery Mix pattern and a Nordic pattern, if you prefer something with a little more design to it.

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling
And it just does not seem Christmas without a little mistletoe included.

minimal-christmas-misletoe

Keep things less cluttered

I’m trying to stay strong this year and keep our tree more simple.  There is something about adding just white lights, silver and gold tinsel that feels so much less cluttered.  I’m not sure my children will agree with me, but we may be more thoughtful this year in selecting just our favorite ornaments to add.

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling
One of my very very favorite additions to my Christmas decorations this year is this new reversible Diamond Desert tree skirt.  First of all, it’s such amazing quality.  And it’s reversible!!  One side is the more classic diamond pattern and the other side is an adorable cactus print.  I had people vote on Instagram Stories and the diamond side won for now… but I may flip it halfway through December!  I love that both sides are simple, thoughtful and not fussy.

I also am using the most lovely gift wrap this year.   I will be sharing more next week about how to mix and match color and patterns with your wrapping paper.  Also Minted now has customizable gift wrap – guys, it’s so so good.  Be sure to tune back in for more details on that.

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling
Adding texture with pillows and throw blankets is a simple way I incorporate a more cozy holiday feel to our sofa.

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling
Emerald Print | Work Hard + Be Nice Print | Stacks Watercolor Print | Abstract Triangles

Thoughtful Christmas Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

I am happy to say since putting more thought into simplifying our holiday decor, it really does feel more calm, slow and relaxed.  I am so excited to spend many an evening with a fire in the fireplace with my little family!

Thoughtful Christmas Mantle Decorations, Delineate Your Dwelling

I received free product from Minted.  However, all opinions are 100% mine.  Thanks for supporting brands that help keep the fun projects coming!

17 Comments

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      You’re too sweet Cassie! Thank you. xo

  1. Coming over from the Nester’s! I like your mantel and wall above it a lot. Very simple, colorful, unexpected and pretty! Merry Christmas! Kelly

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thank you so much, Kelly! Thanks for stopping by. xo

  2. I think this is so so pretty! Such great ideas and that tree skirt is just gorgeous.

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks, Cyd!

  3. Simplicity is beautiful!! And that tree skirt…!

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks friend! 😉

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Oh thank you so much, Lindsay!! And the lettering art is from the amazing Lindsey Letters. xo

  4. Loving your holiday decor! Very elegant and minimal but not too minimal 😉 LOVE!

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Aw, thank you so much Ursula!!

  5. Everything looks super simple but very festive! Love it all!!!
    Xoxo!!

  6. I’m so glad I saw this post! I’ve been dreading an epic decorating frenzy this year, and feeling guilty about it! You’ve given me some inspiration, and I think I will just go with some simple touches in a focused area of one room.

    And I love that tree skirt! Gorgeous decorating all the way around!

  7. Amy, I LOVE your mantle and tree! The colors and textures are so beautiful and show that less really is more. Those paper medallions on the wall are so cute too! xoxo

  8. I love these ideas! I’m working on a modern Christmas tablescape now and I’ve incorporated those awesome watercolor trees from Minted along with some other fun goodies! I love their products 🙂

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