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50 Fabulous and Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas

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Warm the cocoa, light the fireplace and string up the fairy lights: The holidays are here. We scoured the 50 easiest and loveliest festive touches to decorate your home with this season.

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1.

Paper Garland

Tied into your mantel greenery.

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Kitchen Swag

Because why not have another Christmas tree in the place where you spend the most time? 

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3.

Flocked Tree

Go ahead, paint her white this year.

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4.

Pinecone Platter

Simply elegant.

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Gold Accents 

The unofficial color of Christmas.  

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Fir Branches Centerpiece

Candles, greens, vintage dining sets, done.

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Front Door Garland

Festive bling for your home’s entrance. 

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Eucalyptus Hoop Wreath

DIY one for a modern silhouette. 

 

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9.

Window Wreaths

Yup, one for each. 

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10.

Pinecone Vases

Just add LED lights.

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Wreath Wall

The more, the merrier.

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12.

Fairy Hurricanes

For indoors or out.

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13.

Pine Dish Garnishes

Festive flair for the table.

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14.

Baskets as Tree Skirts

For cozy texture.

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15.

Red Bowed Plants

Easiest. Decorations. Ever.

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Coffee Table Tree

Swap blooms for tiny greens.

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17.

Kitchen Sink Lights

Bonus points for the cute tree. 

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18.

Pinecone Accents

Bring the outdoor feeling indoors.

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Nutcracker Soldiers

Perfect for the top of the mantle.

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Mini Village 

Arranged pretty much anywhere. 

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21.

Hanging String Lights

Suspended from your ceiling.

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22.

Double Mantel Garlands

For double whimsy.

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23.

Paper Snowflakes Strand

Strung up in the living room.

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24.

Fresh Garland

Minimalist and oh-so fragrant.

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Alternative Tree

Different yet effective. 

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26.

Greenery-Filled Stockings

Simplicity at its best.

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27.

Tree Pearls and Beads

An elegant, magical nod.

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28.

Oversize Tartan Bows

For literally everything.

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29.

Staircase Stockings

Mismatch them for the full effect. 

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30.

Cinnamon Stick Wreath Garnish

Major Nutcracker vibes.

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31.

Poinsettia Baskets

Add some color to every room.

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32.

Stocking Wall Decor

In lieu of hanging from the mantle. 

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33.

Winter Scene Candlesticks

A super fun DIY project for the kiddies. 

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34.

Ribbon-Wrapped Tree

An oldie but goodie.

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Greenery Garnished Napkins

Don’t forget the candle jars.

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36.

Berries and Evergreen Wreath

Simply adorable.

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37.

Branch Bud Vase

Very hygge.

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Holly Table Vase

Beautiful and easily DIY.

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39.

Pinecone Centerpiece

Mixed with additional pinecones around the table. 

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Tree Display

Because one just isn’t enough. 

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41.

Lamb’s Ear Leaves Placecards

Details, people.

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42.

Hollyberry Decor

Classic and chic.

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43.

Bubble Lights

Strung across any window.

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44.

Fresh Bloom Wreath

Because everyone needs more baby’s breath. 

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Branch ‘Trees’

So clean. 

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46.

Candle Runner

Fresh and romantic.

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47.

Ornament-Filled Wine Glasses

Who said they’re just for trees?

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48.

Blush Pink

Aren’t you trendy?

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49.

Decorated Sled

Three cheers for nostalgia.

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50.

Driftwood Tree

For a beach-themed holiday.


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From 2014-2019 Grace Beuley Hunt held the role of Home Editor covering interior design, styling, trends and more.