With the holidays approaching rapidly, a little Christmas inspiration is in order! As some of you may know, I’m always spending the holidays in Portugal, which means that a Christmas tree seems like too much of a hassle. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to get my home into the holidays spirit! In this blogpost I’ve collected all kinds of inspiration, from gift wrapping ideas to alternative Christmas trees and from DIY ornaments to festive decoration ideas. Have fun and if you do try one of these, don’t hesitate to send me the result in a DM! I’d love to see what you come up with…
- Furoshiki is the Japanese art of wrapping a gift in a reusable material, such as a linnen napkin, or leftover cloth which can be used again and again. It’s a no waste approach to gift wrapping that looks good and feels good too! Learn how to do it here.
- Can’t find the kind of ornaments that you’re looking for? Then why not make them yourself! Molly from Almost Makes Perfect explains how to make these hand ornaments yourself here.
- This yarn and eucalyptus wall hanging by Poppytalks looks (and smells!) especially great during the holiday season, but you can definitely keep it around a lot longer. Discover the DIY here.
- Not quite ready to dress your home in green and red? Try this subtle dry flower wreath by Paper & Stitch here.
- If you’re in it for the ornaments but not quite for the tree, this image by Sostrene Grene is a good solution. A bare walls and some washi tape is all you need.
- Ana Morais elegantly combined dry flowers, brown craft paper (the most sustainable option when it comes to gift wrapping paper!) and furoshiki to wrap her gifts. For more images of her excellent gift wrapping skills, look here and don’t forget to swipe.
- This wall hanging is the solution for those who don’t have enough space for an actual tree. Find the DIY by Almost makes Perfect here.
- Abi from These Four Walls combined paper decoration and a foraged brand for a minimal and elegant christmas arrangement. Have a better look here.
- Zwoste used pine as tassles in this cream catcher, making it the perfect addition to a boho home for a subtle nod to the holiday spirit. Read more here.
