How to Prepare for Christmas Decorating Now

It’s hard to believe, but now is the time to start preparing for Christmas decorating. Now is the time to save money and get the best deals before all the good stuff is gone. I’m sharing a collection of lessons and tips that I’ve learned over the years, as well as some great decorating finds you’ll love this year. It’s hard to believe, but Christmas Decor has already been flying off the shelves for weeks. So let’s get prepared today!

Plan Early – To Prepare for Christmas Decorating Now

First, deciding what you want your décor to look like for the coming holidays is important. You will want to create a list of colors, styles, and other details. In addition, what décor will you use from last year, what are you getting rid of, and what needs to be purchased to fill in any gaps?

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Helpful Storage Tip

This Seasonal Storage Idea has helped me identify what’s stored in each container without having to pull everything out. This helps to avoid unnecessary or duplicate purchases.

Things That Sell Out Quickly

Once you have your list, you need to purchase quickly. I’m always amazed at how fast certain items fly off the shelves. Here’s a list of items that will be picked over quickly; it’s best to purchase them as soon as you’ve made your decisions.

• Gift Wrap, Ribbons & Bows
• Christmas Pillow Covers
• Holiday Wreaths
• Christmas dishes and tableware
• Paper plates and napkins for entertaining
• Christmas Trees

Holiday Ribbons & Gift Wrap

You will find that ribbons are probably the first to go. Even online stores are selling out of the really cute and unique ribbons. So to prepare for Christmas decorating now and get what you want, don’t hesitate to order today.

A great tip is to keep craft paper and red and white baker’s twine on hand for holiday wrapping, as it’s a less expensive way to stretch your holiday budget.

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Holiday Pillows & Wreaths

Changing your pillow covers is a great way to add a new style to your holiday décor. You will save storage space by purchasing pillow covers the size of your current pillows and save money.

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Prepare for Christmas Dinnerware Now

This is my biggest weakness because of love having a beautiful table for any occasion. When preparing for Christmas decorating, one of the first things I decide on is the tableware.

Once again, the really cute items are gone in a flash. It’s always fun to mix and match patterns, and this is particularly helpful if your guest list exceeds your number of place settings. Therefore, the answer, mix up the patterns and have fun with the table.

Bico Ceramics Toile de Jouy has the look of vintage tableware that I love and is available here. Additionally, you can learn how to create the cutlery pocket napkins here.

Paper Products: Plates, Napkins, Etc.

If you are planning to entertain during the holidays, paper products are a must. Depending on the size of the gathering you plan, it can be challenging to purchase enough of the same patterned supplies. So, plan your parties ahead of time and stock up on your favorite paper products.

Small Christmas Tree to Buy Now

Another item that goes fast during the holidays is small trees that are approx. 3 – 4ft. They can be used in many ways around the house; therefore, they get snatched up very quickly. Here is one of my favorites.

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Purchase from Target & HomeGoods Now

It may sound crazy, but places like Target and Home Goods sell out so fast, and items will be gone in the blink of an eye! They have the cutest things this year. If you see something you like, it’s best to buy it and then think about it later. LOL

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Shop My Christmas Decor

Here are some photos of my Christmas Décor from years past. You will find that many of the items I use are thrift store purchases and vintage items. However, many things are used to fill the spaces.

You can find some of these items here.

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Vintage Artificial Tree

Yes, this is an artificial tree, but you can still give your home a vintage feel. I love the space between the branches because it feels like a tree we might have foraged in the woods around our property.

New and Thrifted Christmas Decor

Here is a combination of new and old Christmas Décor that blends perfectly; it’s hard to tell what is vintage and what is new. However, those cute vintage-looking pieces are popular; therefore, you must prepare for Christmas Decorating now. These latest looks for Christmas are sure to sell out quickly, so be sure to grab your favorites before they are gone.

In addition, the table is filled with thrift store and flea market finds as well as some recently purchased décor. Thrift stores will soon begin adding their holiday decorations. As soon as people begin to pull out their decorations, they will start donating what they don’t plan to use. Stop by often to find a slightly used treasure to make your holiday decor unique. See tips on how to shop thrift stores successfully.

I’ve already started some DIY projects for this year, and you can see some of the tutorials in this previous post.

Silent Night Print is my best-selling print.

The living area is filled with many vintage finds. In addition, the tree from Balsam Hill is sitting in a Vintage Grape Gathering Barrel from Europe. To see more about Christmas Decorating, see Christmas Past and 15 DIY Christmas Decorations!

If you are looking for Christmas Tree Ideas, I shared these 37 Tree Inspirations for 2022.

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The Shiplap Tree

My last post included instructions on how to make a shiplap tree, similar to the one you see here. Although most of the tree décor is foraged, a few items were recently purchased, and you can see the links below.

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