Simple, Affordable, and Cozy Christmas Decor | Emily of Handmade Farmhouse

I love talking about home decor on my podcast every now and then because I think it is such a beautiful part of being a homemaker. As the Christmas season quickly approaches, I am excited to bring you this conversation all about cultivating elegance and beauty in your home for Christmas without spending a fortune. Emily of Handmade Farmhouse has a way of adding beautiful touches to everything she does, so I knew she would lend the perfect inspiration to this conversation. This episode is FULL of practical ideas, simple DIYs, and affordable ways to bring the magic and wonder of Christmas to your home this season.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Emily and her husband built their own home from scratch
- Creating family traditions around Christmas decorating
- Ideas for decorating your space with functional items that serve a festive purpose
- Finding a theme for your Christmas decor in unexpected places
- A few staple decor items you can use year after year
- One simple home decor piece you can use to elevate your Christmas look
- Rethinking and rearranging your existing furniture and decor at Christmas time
- How the color of your lighting can change the atmosphere of a space
- Surprisingly simple ideas for Christmas decor on a budget
- Mantel decor inspiration that transitions well from Christmas to January
- Using faux wrapped gifts to spruce up your decor
- Changing up your tree decorations from year to year
- Keeping the Christmas season simple and focusing on what matters most

ABOUT EMILY
Emily @handmade.farmhouse is a mother, wife and homemaker. She shares daily ideas for DIY projects for home, seasonal decorating, easy recipes, gardening and intentional living. Emily believes home should be a safe haven from the chaos of the world and always be the place you find the most comfort and joy. Some of Emily's work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas Magazine, Country Sampler magazine, and will have a home and garden feature printed in spring 2023 in Modern Farmhouse Style Magazine.
Find her recipes and home projects on her blog www.handmadefarmhouse.com and daily happenings over on Instagram @handmade.farmhouse.

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7 Inexpensive Christmas Decor Ideas by Handmade Farmhouse: https://handmadefarmhouse.com/7-inexpensive-christmas-decor-ideas/

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Listen to this podcast episode: https://anchor.fm/simple-farmhouse-life/episodes/159--Simple--Affordable--and-Cozy-Christmas-Decor--Emily-of-Handmade-Farmhouse-e1qt2id
View full show notes and transcript on the blog: https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2022/11/17/episode-159-simple-affordable-and-cozy-christmas-decor-emily-of-handmade-farmhouse/