Deck The Halls- Decorating My Home For Christmas

Hello, Darlings!

I have been a decorating elf so I am ready to show you how I Deck The Halls- Decorating For Christmas. In the last couple of years, I have updated my Christmas decor to include battery-operated wreaths and garland. I am a traditional red and green kind of gal for Christmas decor.

Deck The Halls- Decorating For Christmas

Decorating For The Holidays

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Deck The Halls- Decorating Outside For Christmas

With the kids gone, I have paired back my outdoor decorating. I figure when grandbabies come I will take it up a notch. But for now, I have focused my outdoor decor on my porch.

Outdoor prelit and decorated wreath from Balsam Hill
Outdoor prelit and decorated wreath from Balsam Hill
Matching garland and I provided the bows
Matching garland and I provided the bows
Red velvet outdoor bows
All wreath and garland are lit via a battery pack. Some take AA and other D batteries. I can set them with a timer to come on at dark. The batteries last throughout the Christmas season but I do replace them each year.

Deck The Halls- Decorating The Foyer

I love grand entrances, it sets the tone for the whole house. With high ceilings and stairwells, this foyer screams color/lights/bows. All my greenery is battery lit and came from Balsam Hill.

Pre-decorated Greenery Make It Easy And Fast To Deck The Halls
Pre-decorated Greenery Make It Easy And Fast To Deck The Halls
Two Giant Nutcracker Guard The Library
Two Giant Nutcracker Guard The Library
I love Sparkle And Glitter
I love Sparkle And Glitter

Deck The Halls- Decorating With Plants

My Christmas Cactus is blooming mad and is perfect for the entry foyer. I love showing off my green thumb. The poinsettias are from Dan’s retirement party and I love the variegated color.

My Christmas Cactus Is Ready To Put On A Show
My Christmas Cactus Is Ready To Put On A Show

Deck The Halls- The Cozy Den

With the cold wind blowing, my den is the best place to snuggle with a book or watch a Hallmark Movie. I have hung my fur-lined stockings and trimmed the tree in red and gold. The den is where you will see my animal print pillows and blankets. Finally, I have my Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Candle burning- the smell is incredible

Stockings Are Hung By The Chimney With Care
Stockings Are Hung By The Chimney With Care
Slim Tree Fits Perfectly In This Corner And It Lii And Decorated For The Holidays
Slim Tree Fits Perfectly In This Corner And It Lii And Decorated For The Holidays
I LOVE To Light The Tree In The Early Morning Hours
I LOVE To Light The Tree In The Early Morning Hours

Deck The Hall- Simple Touches

Even though I have pared down my decor this year, I still have several “simple touches” that set the mood for the home. My manger scene has been a fixture for many years. I also like to set our family bible, marking the Christmas story in Luke. The bathroom has a choir of angels singing.

This Manger Set Has Been A Fixture In My Home For Over 30 Years
This Manger Set Has Been A Fixture In My Home For Over 30 Years
The Family Bible Is Set Out And Opened To Luke And The Story Of Jesus' Birth
The Family Bible Is Set Out And Opened To Luke And The Story Of Jesus’ Birth
A Choir Of Angels Fill The Guest Bathroom
A Choir Of Angels Fill The Guest Bathroom

One of my favorite Secret Santa gifts is this nightlight. This whimsical decor helps light the halls for my early mornings during the holidays

One of my favorite Secret Santa gifts is this nightlight. This whimsical decor helps light the halls for my early mornings during the holidays
A bit of whimsy to light my halls during the night

Hope you are having fun “Decking The Halls” for the holidays. I still have to add some extra ribbon and go get D Batteries for the wreaths (harder to find then you would think). I am not hosting any parties nor any big family gatherings this year. But I am dressing up my home for ME. I love the feel of the festive decor on these bleak rainy cold days (no snow here). But mostly on the early nights. It seems to help me stay awake longer.

For those who are getting ready for holiday parties this weekend and need inspiration on what to wear, check out this post on Holiday Party Outfit Ideas

About Nifty 50 Fabulous

Embracing and loving the life of an empty nester, I am a fashion and lifestyle blogger currently living in Birmingham, Al. I enjoy spending my time with friends and family including my sweet miniature schnauzers Gracie and Emma.

3 thoughts on “Deck The Halls- Decorating My Home For Christmas”

  1. All is Merry & Bright, Reagan!

    Your home is so beautiful and inviting!
    We decorate our home for us too.
    The decorations bring so many comforting memories of Christmas past.

    Have a wonderful holiday season❣️

    Rosemary

    Distinctly Southern Style

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  3. I love your home and how you decorated! Tasteful and elegant perfection! I’ve been trying to keep things simpler and get rid of things I haven’t used in awhile or have space for. It’s hard because I get rid of and then want something different so I buy more. It’s a legit problem I’m trying to deal with. Minimalist and hoarder tendency-it’s a difficult balance! I love your blog and agree with paring down in all areas.

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