More than the years before, I’ve really enjoyed the process of decorating our home for the holiday season by adding simple festive touches around the flat.
Now that we’re halfway through December, the Christmas countdown is very much on and we’re also very much in lockdown here in Berlin. It feels nice to have some holiday cheer around us, especially this year with the Christmas markets being closed and usual festive outings put on hold. But as always, we’ve found ways to make the most of these times while finding happiness in the simplicity of being cozy at home. This is the first year that Sven and I have opted for a proper Christmas tree, and I think it’s a tradition we’ll be keeping for the years ahead. I didn’t quite go “all out” with the decorations, but with lots of candles all around, arrangements of evergreen, and a little wreath fashioned out of leftover arrangements, I can say that it feels pretty festive here.
Beyond a few ornaments for the tree and some extra candles, I didn’t buy any new Christmas decorations this year. I really prefer to use the vases and candle holders we already own since I’m not a big fan of holiday themed decor that can only be used for one season. In the end, I love the subtle and soft holiday feeling you can achieve by not being too deliberate with festive-wear. For the first Advent, Sven’s mom sent us a little care package that included a beautiful candle holder with interlocking circles. I’ve been searching high and low, but I can’t find a similar style online to link. If I find one, I’ll add it later.
I’d really like to advocate for the idea of buying less holiday decorations (not only for Christmas, but for every holiday) and instead investing in timeless pieces that can be used all year round with different floral elements to set the tone. It’s easy to create a beautiful holiday-themed centerpiece or arrangement using your favorite platter or vase, and it gives you a chance to see the pieces you already own and love in a whole new light.
I hope you all are staying well and enjoy a really wonderful holiday time.
Xx Rebecca
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