Christmas Decorating Ideas

I might try to get started, but the bulk of my decorating will have to wait until after the Christmas bazaar at church on Saturday. So many trees. So little time.

I am waiting with Decorating till December 1st But looking forward to it, Not doing anything special Just a Tree, Couple of Wreaths outside

We but up christmas stuff last week.

We're getting ready. Took the fall stuff down. Now, putting Christmas decorations up.

First Time in 3 Years that i have actually Decorated i even put up Lights outside, Maybe someday i'll be able to Fully Enjoy Christmas again, Christmas is definitely one of the thoughest times of the year when missing a loved one

I agree, Jacob. My mom will be gone 30 years on December 18th. All I can say is that it should get better over time. I pray that God will provide you and your family comfort and peace through the holidays.

JW wrote:

First Time in 3 Years that i have actually Decorated i even put up Lights outside, Maybe someday i'll be able to Fully Enjoy Christmas again, Christmas is definitely one of the thoughest times of the year when missing a loved one

I am so glad that you've decorated this year, Jacob. My heart goes out to you.

bethandmanly wrote:

I agree, Jacob. My mom will be gone 30 years on December 18th. All I can say is that it should get better over time. I pray that God will provide you and your family comfort and peace through the holidays.

I can't imagine losing a parent so close to Christmas. My dad's best friend just lost his wife unexpectedly on Thanksgiving day. So terrible.

Amy wrote:

My dad's best friend just lost his wife unexpectedly on Thanksgiving day. So terrible.

That's so sad. I'll keep him up in prayer.

Thank you Cheryl & Amy

Loosing a Loved one so close to Christmas must be very very hard, Cheryl You must of been pretty young when you lost your Mom, i am so sorry,
My Uncle Lost his wife on Christmas Morning 13 years ago, That was such a sad Christmas especially for their young children

Amy I'll Keep your Dads friend in my prayers

Thanks so much, Cheryl & Jacob.

JW wrote:

My Uncle Lost his wife on Christmas Morning 13 years ago, That was such a sad Christmas especially for their young children

I can't even imagine.

Amy wrote:

That's beautiful! I really like that.

I have made a couple crafts w/ my Mom lately.

Those are beautiful. You're very talented.

Beautiful, Kamberley!

Thanks Kamberly! I have added some trees since I originally posted that....I'd like to put a few people in the village too.

I love all of your decorations! Very creative and clever!

Thank you for the compliments. I have been working on a wreath made from white trash bags.

Amy you can really go all out with those little villages, I have a friend who does one for Halloween & another for Christmas & I can't imagine how much $ she must have in those. They are very cool tho.

Kamberley wrote:

Thank you for the compliments. I have been working on a wreath made from white trash bags.

Sounds interesting! You'll have to post a pic when you're done.

Kamberly wrote:

Amy you can really go all out with those little villages, I have a friend who does one for Halloween & another for Christmas & I can't imagine how much $ she must have in those. They are very cool tho.

Oh my. Yep, they can be pricey....I was shopping Michaels and looking at all the intricate pieces and they can add up! Luckily I get all mine at Goodwill type places and garage sales. I lucked out and found all the matching pieces at just a few different places.


Here's a pic of my small village on the top of one of my bookcases. This set is from various second hand places too, but they all match! The carriage is actually a Dickens piece that my mom gave me----not on the right scale, but I liked it there anyway.






Here is a pic of my new book from Jacob (JW) on the forum! SO sweet of him to send it to me....thank you again, Jacob!! I placed it at the top of my desk/bookshelf combo with my ice skater figurine.




And this isn't home decor, but it may as well be! Here is my girl with her Christmas teddy bear.

Amy, you would go crazy if you saw my mom's villages. I don't have any idea how many she has, but she has shelves across her living room walls (30x30 room...maybe?) and more shelves that wrap around the living room wall into her kitchen dining room (12x12 room).....the houses sit about 3 inches apart!!! It is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

very nice.

Rhonda wrote:

Amy, you would go crazy if you saw my mom's villages. I don't have any idea how many she has, but she has shelves across her living room walls (30x30 room...maybe?) and more shelves that wrap around the living room wall into her kitchen dining room (12x12 room).....the houses sit about 3 inches apart!!! It is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Um, WOW Rhonda....just WOW!




Thank you Krissy!

Amy wrote:

Kamberley wrote:

Thank you for the compliments. I have been working on a wreath made from white trash bags.

Sounds interesting! You'll have to post a pic when you're done.

Kamberly wrote:

Amy you can really go all out with those little villages, I have a friend who does one for Halloween & another for Christmas & I can't imagine how much $ she must have in those. They are very cool tho.

Oh my. Yep, they can be pricey....I was shopping Michaels and looking at all the intricate pieces and they can add up! Luckily I get all mine at Goodwill type places and garage sales. I lucked out and found all the matching pieces at just a few different places.


Here's a pic of my small village on the top of one of my bookcases. This set is from various second hand places too, but they all match! The carriage is actually a Dickens piece that my mom gave me----not on the right scale, but I liked it there anyway.






Here is a pic of my new book from Jacob (JW) on the forum! SO sweet of him to send it to me....thank you again, Jacob!! I placed it at the top of my desk/bookshelf combo with my ice skater figurine.




And this isn't home decor, but it may as well be! Here is my girl with her Christmas teddy bear.

I like the pictures Amy!

Rhonda wrote:

Amy, you would go crazy if you saw my mom's villages. I don't have any idea how many she has, but she has shelves across her living room walls (30x30 room...maybe?) and more shelves that wrap around the living room wall into her kitchen dining room (12x12 room).....the houses sit about 3 inches apart!!! It is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Maybe you could post a photo?

Don't have a picture and not sure I can get one......

Yep, she has plenty of space for her villages!

I am glad you like the Book Amy and Very nice Pictures

Love that House Rhonda

Rhonda wrote:

Amy, you would go crazy if you saw my mom's villages. I don't have any idea how many she has, but she has shelves across her living room walls (30x30 room...maybe?) and more shelves that wrap around the living room wall into her kitchen dining room (12x12 room).....the houses sit about 3 inches apart!!! It is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Love the houses, Amy. How sweet that Jacob sent you such a nice gift. Love the picture of your girl and her teddy. Rhonda, I am insanely jealous. Because they are so expensive, I only have the one village, but I would love to add more. The challenge is in finding a place to put the houses. My cats keep knocking ornaments off the tree, so I haven't found a home for the village yet this year. They like the dining room too much, which is where I usually put it.