Saturday, December 14, 2013

Christmas Home 2013 Round-Up--Beyond The Picket Fence Style

I have heard some grumbling in blogland lately.  People feeling overwhelmed with all of the beautiful homes and decor they are seeing.  Remember--the expectations you should have for Christmas are the ones you want to put on yourself.  Relax, breathe, and do only what works for you.  

 You do not need a thousand dollar budget, you do not need to have your table set and ready for Christmas dinner today, you do not need to decorate every nook and cranny.

 I put together a little collage of what I have done this year for decor.  Other than purchasing 1 roll of green burlap ribbon, everything else I have shown was done in two 3 hour afternoons with things I already had at home.  Just keepin' it real for us simple folk!
Christmas decor on $0 Budget http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-home-2013-beyond-picket-fence.html
I love looking at all the blogs, getting inspiration and ooh and ahhing.  But, if you need to keep it low key, here are a few other blogs I love for simple ideas:
Funky Junk Interiors
Chipping With Charm
Chipping with Charm: Random Junk Christmas Tree...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Organized Clutter
Stacked Bible Christmas Tree & the Nativity Set www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
Mamie Jane's
Keep it simple, do what brings you joy, and have a blessed, not stressed Christmas!
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12 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    These are all fabulous. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmDecember 14, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Simple is best! I love all of your simple and oh so clever ideas Becky! Thanks for including me too :)

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  3. HomeroadDecember 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Great round up Becky... I love everything! :)
    Susan

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  4. Linda StollDecember 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    And I kept it plain and simple this year, too, Becky -
    http://creeksideministries.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-plain-simple.html

    I'd rather use my energy on having fun with the ones I love ...

    ;-}


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  5. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Very nice post.fabulous post.thank to share.

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  6. Deb HrabikDecember 14, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Blessed - not stressed. Great! I needed that permission slip. ha.
    Love your rustic design Becky,
    Deb

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  7. diane December 14, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Well done ... everything looks absolutely lovely!!!
    Thanks for reminding me to slow down and breathe :-)
    diane @ aug's blog

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  8. DebbyDecember 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I love all of these. So true that you need to do what works for you.

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  9. Maureen WyattDecember 15, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Some years I do a lot of decorating and some years I don't. With two wild kittens in the house, this is one of the years when I don't!

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  10. JaneDecember 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Hi Becky,
    Thanks for including me in the round-up! I couldn't agree with you more...blessed, not stressed! My favorite way to decorate at Christmas is to find things I already have and incorporate them into a couple of Christmas vignettes. Seems less stressful to me when I have to take everything down too!
    Thanks again.
    Jane

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 16, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Hello Becky,
    Great post! I so agree with ya...do what makes ya happy and then you will enjoy the season. Merry Christmas!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 16, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Great ideas and fun too! Thanks Becky!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!

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