Shabby Chic Cottage Style Decorating For
Christmas!
Tina Bauer owner of
Not Too Shabby
Christmas decorating in the
Shabby Chic Cottage Style is defined as an elegant, comfortable, "lived in"
feeling with a perfect mix of the old and the new.
Here are a few simple steps for creating a shabby chic, cottage Christmas by
turning your home or apartment into a place of warmth this holiday
season!
1.
Choosing a color palette -
Whites and
creams are the staple colors for Shabby Chic style and also Christmas
decorating projects. They can be used to create both an elegant or casual
theme. White can be used exclusively or you can warm it up with beautiful
pastels such as pinks, blues, or lavenders.
2. Fabrics - Use beautiful
vintage inspired floral fabrics that fit within your Christmas color scheme.
Damask would enhance and elegant theme while, quilted floral matelasse,
white denim, and crisp linens can be used for table clothes or napkins for a
more casual decor.
3.
China - Set
your table with mismatched china remembering to keep with your theme. This
can be done fairly inexpensively with the help of your local thrift stores
and flea markets. Using simple white dishes with small accents of floral
china will add a special shabby chic Christmas charm.
4.
Candles/Lighting -
Illuminated lighting is a
critical element in creating the atmosphere of warmth. White Christmas tree
lights are perfect for trees doorways and mantels. A chandelier adorned
with glass prisms reflects the light . Candles of different sizes, displayed
beautifully in old canisters or on saucers will add that extra .
5. Christmas Tree Decorations / Floral Arrangements - When
entertaining guests, use fresh flowers as finishing touches all around your
home. A bouquet here and a single flower there. Use interesting things to
display them in such as tea pots, bottles, water pitchers. A single white
rose in a small charming vase next to the sink in the bathroom reminds your
friends and family that you care about even the tiniest details.
6.
Pillows - Place floral accent pillows in your white or cream
color scheme on dining room chairs, benches, and unexpected areas to create
an inviting comfortable atmosphere while adding extra seating.
7. Slipcovers - If you don't already own
slipcovered furniture, pre-made slipcovers can be purchased relatively
inexpensively at many local department stores. The benefit of slipcovering
your furniture during the holidays protects your furniture from the
occasional seasonal spill. Simply take them off and throw them in your
washing machine when your guests have left.
Christmas decorating in a Shabby Chic cottage
style brings joy and elegance into holiday. It's a charming, kid friendly,
and relatively inexpensive. Decorate with the things you love and the warmth
of the season will fill your home. Happy Holidays from our home to yours.
Not Too Shabby is
an online retailer of Cottage and Shabby Chic style furniture, fabric, and
accessories. To purchase products or to contact Tina Bauer, you may visit
their online store:
www.notooshabby.com
or call Toll Free during
store hours M-Sat. 10-5:30 PST at (866)-254-3919.
