I just got off of the phone with a friend who'd just been pre-shopping Christmas decorations. She has a new home in Chicago that's a craftsman, quintessentially American, and an ideal house to decorate. She figured that she'd decorate the day after Thanksgiving, while another friend decorates
before Thanksgiving so her house will be ultra-festive for her turkey-day guests which seems like a wonderful idea. So I say, unless you're a major retailer it may be a little too early on November 8th to decorate, but certainly not too early to start
thinking about it.
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| I love the green pears, green balls, and the wreath hung with a non-traditional fabric. I also love bulbs at Christmas, it seems so refreshing. |
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| This is a cute tree for a family with little kids or a folky style, from Wisteria 2009 |
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| Modern and I love it! |
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| I do a lot of blue on my tree, but without the seashells and faux snow. |
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| This doesn't scream Xmas, it's just nice and subtle. |
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| This table setting from Pottery Barn would be really easy to re-create. I always display sparkly pine cones which I spray myself with glitter paint from Loews, tthey're nice in groupings, and free! Also, Amaryllis is a nice alternative to traditional Xmas plants. |
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| Pottery Barn calls this the "Nostalgia" tree and it has apples, stars, and stick ornaments. |
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| This is from Pottery Barn, but the elements are simple: paperwhites, candles, pine cones, and a few decorations. |
YAY CHRISTMAS!!! As much as I want a Christmas tree right NOW, I think even the most tasteful Christmas decorations can be super tacky if they are too premature. I say once you get into November, go ahead and make your house festive (candles, pears, pine cones, etc.), and then get more Christmas-specific after December 1st. I think the last picture rides the line of what is acceptable before December.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you guys could also get one of those blow-up lawn Santas. Wouldn't that look great on the balcony or on the daybed overlooking the field?
I think the "contemporary" Christmas is the most difficult. I really have to restrain myself from being too traditional, which is pretty Xmas, and the Xmas I like best....it's always challenging for me which is probably why I'm already giving it so much thought!
ReplyDeleteawww...i love christmas!!! i'm going to miss you guys for it :( perhaps i'll spring for some pine cones and a yankee candle for my apt before i head to india.
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