I started decorating early this year, and though I still have a few things to do, I am having fun making my house slightly more festive. I don't like to go overboard since my house already has a lot of color and pattern going on and I don't want it to look too crazy. I like my Christmas decorations handmade, simple, and a little humorous! I made a bunch of colorful paper chains and a crown for the pig in my kitchen, which totally makes me laugh!
I am in the process of filling my house with bowls of clementines and pots of paperwhites, my two holiday necessities.
I can't resist all the anemones at the flower stands now so I have those around my house too.
I am not buying a tree this year, but here's my tree from a few years back. Also, some simple decorations from last year. How are you guys decorating this year?
Photos: Chelsea Fuss.
Love the color combo!
Posted by: Chelsey | November 30, 2012 at 03:41 PM
I'll actually be making a paper chain just like yours! It works up so fast, and in lovely metallics, it'll be insta-holiday :)
Posted by: Sara // Threadbare Supply Co. | November 30, 2012 at 04:49 PM
I love the brights! And the crown on the pig is so quirky. Where did you get him?
Posted by: Tara | November 30, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Hi Tara! It was my grandmother's but I've heard they are pretty easy to find at antique and thrift stores!
Posted by: chelsea | November 30, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Hi Chelsea,
The decorations look really cool, I love the colors you chose and the simplicity.
Do you think you will send postcards to your readers this year ? I loved receiving one so much last year (I am planning to put that one in the new kitchen).
Have a nice week end!
Posted by: marie | November 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM
ooo so nice! I'd love to know how you potted up your paperwhites? Are they just normal bowls? I have bulbs waiting, be too late for Christmas now, but I have nothing with drainage holes for them to go in...
Posted by: Claire | December 01, 2012 at 04:19 AM
This year I'm especially attracted to the handmade when it comes to Christmas decor. As in years past, I'll be baking Nigella Lawson's ginger cookie Christmas ornaments and hanging them on the tree (she calls for plenty of black pepper in them so kids won't eat them!). I've been inspired by all the handmade advent calendars and will spend some time making my own today. Happy holidays!
Posted by: Ladomestique | December 01, 2012 at 09:03 AM
I love, love, love paper chains. So simple but oh so festive!
Posted by: Will @ Bright.Bazaar | December 01, 2012 at 10:48 AM
i keep going back and forth between a real/ fake tree this year. hope to make my decision by next weekend so we can finally put it up!
Posted by: wmbg | December 02, 2012 at 08:10 PM
lovely!
Posted by: Ann | December 04, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Paper whites and clementines...those are two of my go-to decorations too. Those, pine cones, and the obligatory bowl of holiday hershey's kisses are all I need to get in the holiday mood.
Posted by: K | December 05, 2012 at 08:23 AM
oh, i love the crown on the pig! hilarious. this is the first year i have gotten a tree for myself and i don't know why i didn't do it sooner! paperwhites would be a great addition. yay for festive!
Posted by: Laura. | December 06, 2012 at 08:06 AM
clementines + paperwhites YES!
Posted by: Jackie | December 06, 2012 at 02:43 PM
I love how sweet these look. I also love that you didn't do standard Christmas colors. SO happy and fresh and you.
Posted by: Michelle | December 06, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Ah love those plants. And the perfume!!! Let's see if I can find some here in Barcelona.
Posted by: Casa e Cose | December 07, 2012 at 02:19 AM