Which Christmas Decorating MISTAKES Have YOU Made?!

[@valeriya.m]

I can't believe it - the queen of Christmas is back! I'm absolutely thrilled to see your new Christmas videos. You've been the designer who taught me all the principles of Christmas decorations. In fact, just yesterday, I bought a bunch of new picks and ornaments inspired by your teachings. Thank you for being my teacher! 🎄👑

[@rebeccarobeson1]

You honor me Valerie by your comment. I’m so happy to hear you have been inspired over the years by my videos and have taken the steps to improve your skills. I hope you have fun with all your new purchases this year. I’d love to see photos of what you do with them 🤗

[@sraa1952]

Get a life

[@PamelaVMason]

Girl! You don't need to wait until November to roll out the Christmas videos or ornaments or decor! I'm ready NOW!

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Let’s do this Pamela 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 RR

[@Riding-Shotgun]

Ditto. Tree goes up day after Halloween. I’m going to enjoy my tree!

[@chrmng1]

The stores sell out of decorations fast though, good to get things prepared if you know what you want

[@lauriepayseur5897]

I have always started my Christmas Decorating the day after Halloween for exactly the reasons she said here. It typically takes me 3-5 days and then I get time to enjoy, relax, plan, shop, cook, wrap without the stress of all the things that wait to be done. You literally just made my DANG DAY with that announcement!!! I am here for it!

[@VKHodgman]

If I'm not hosting Thanksgiving, the Christmas decor usually starts earlier in November.I just love it too much to not keep the season up as long as I can.Epiphany is Jan. 6, and Christmas isn't over until then.

[@kkgibbs1]

I'm so glad to hear that. I get a lot of flack for doing mine early. It is such a relief to not worry about decorating last minute. Besides, it gets you in the spirit and then you can focus on shopping, to-do list, entertaining, etc. And I really do a lot of decorating. Every room, including bedrooms, gets decorated. So it is just self-defeating to put all that work in and take it back down right away. Mine is up to at least February 2nd or mid-February.

[@AutumnLady46]

I always decorate for Christmas after Halloween ,it takes time to get things right and i really don't care what others think of it , it makes the end of the year magical and i want to enjoy it aslong as i can .

[@IrishAnnie]

Great idea. I will start early this year….thank you for all your suggestions…..love your storage area….

[@IrishAnnie]

@@AutumnLady46. I’m on board with that idea!!! Cheers!!!!

[@kukita2003]

I have no problem with decorating for Christmas in November, but for me, I wait until after Thanksgiving. I love fall and do extensive decorating for the season. I want my harvest decorations to take center stage through Thanksgiving then I switch for Christmas. I spend a week settings up Christmas and it’s always worth it. I still have the whole month of December to enjoy the holidays.

[@ILuvMyBernie]

You could not have said that better. I'm the exact same way. Fall and Christmas decorating are neck and neck. I go beyond all out for both. And Fall is up for 3 months. I start decorating the first weekend in September. Christmas is only up for a month. Come January 1, it comes down, St Patrick's Day decorations go up and it stays that way until the end of March. And I decorate for that just as extensively.

[@bhhandel]

The only mistake you can make when decorating your house is not doing what YOU like. It’s your house, do what makes you happy.

[@tammyhise7415]

I actually take all of my regular decorations and put them in the Christmas boxes that I empty out. Almost all of my regular stuff is not in there. Keeping them in the Christmas boxes makes it easy when I go to put away. I pull those boxes out and put the decorations back out at the same time I'm undecorating from Christmas.

[@julianneschmidt545]

When my collection of snowmen grew too large, I started putting them out in January, as soon as I take down anything Christmas. It helped soften that bare look after the holidays. Plus, we live in Michigan, so it fits the usual weather.

[@cynthiaroberts4855]

I do the same !

[@amberrose8756]

I do that as well!

[@wendywilson1736]

My snow people, and village stay out longer.

[@trinarenae8625]

As a professional Christmas designer for 15+ years… I APPROVE AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CONTENT!!!! 🎄🤶🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄

[@rebeccarobeson1]

That’s very kind of you to say Trina. I wish you all the success in your own Christmas decorating projects this year 🙏🏻 RR

[@trinarenae8625]

Thank You @@rebeccarobeson1❣️😘

[@chrystalteal4171]

I'm jealous of her own personal Christmas warehouse in her basement! 😢

[@chrystalteal4171]

My kids hate fluffing because I am very specific on how everything needs to be fluffed!

[@jeanniebee5083]

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH EVERYTHING SAID 😀

[@stephanieprice722]

"Too soon", agree 1000%. Since I started putting my tree and decorations up in early-mid November, I have enjoyed the holiday season so much more. It's so cozy and it leaves the busy season free to get everything else done without worrying about decorating!

[@debrahardy8689]

Hi Rebecca, I actually start my Christmas decorating in October. Why, do you ask? I worked for an interior designer decorating her store for Christmas for more than 10 years. Since retiring, I'm 71, (72 this November). It would take me 2 weeks, some over , nighters, to complete for Open House the first or second weekend of November. Also, I decorated homes and businesses for Christmas, therefore, if I didn't get my home done that early, it would never get done and I wouldn't have any time to enjoy them. Now, I've gotten into that habit and have continued it. I decorate that way for all the seasons, although this year will be much different since I have been in the hospital with bronchial pneumonia and having to deal with a diagnosis of asthma. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the fact that I may not get to do any decorating at all this Christmas season. I love all your decorating, videos, especially, my favorite, CHRISTMAS. I love Christmas and I put a lot of effort and thought into it, as I know you do also. Looking forward to seeing your videos this year. God bless.

[@twoodard3714]

I would love to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays…….how did you get your start? How much should I charge? Thank you in advance for any advice. 🎄

[@dmiller5765]

Hi, Debra! I hope you're feeling better soon. If you have family or friends who would help, maybe you can pass on your amazing skills & advice by having them help decorate part of your home. My brother's 2 girls love decorating for Christmas & help my sister, who is partially sighted, decorate. My sister puts up multiple trees every year along with a Christmas village. She starts right after Canadian Thanksgiving in October.

[@debfincher1741]

Hi fellow Debra, there must be a favourite decore piece or decoration you could start with. Then I agree ask for help. Merry Christmas from Australia. 🎄🇦🇺🤶

[@dcalivas3764]

Two More Tips.. 1) Cleaning your house (cob webs, windows, mirrors, organizing your kitchen/pantry, etc...) 2) Do NOT take down your decorations until AFTER the epiphany!❤

[@karenrich9092]

My daughter and son-in-law are devout Catholics who put up their decor the day before Christmas Eve, and it stays up until the Feast of Candlemas (February 2).

[@jabbaj45]

YES!!! After the Epiphany!

[@bethdixon501]

It’s as if we need to Spring clean to prep for Christmas 🎄❤️🥳

[@helenbond8893]

@@jabbaj45 Only decorations such as the nativity scene, and other religous decorations shoul stay. Decorations such as Santa , tinsel, really sould be taken down so as to not distract from the real meaning of the season. But in truth, there are no Catholic rules regarding this.

[@dixydarlin56]

Agree! We decorate later so that visiting out-of-town family can participate. So it's extra important to clean/declutter the house so there's room for both the visitors and the decorations! The slightly bare look seems appropriate and fresh for the day after Epiphany...January should br clean and white and fresh!

[@chimi1924]

1. Make room 2. Take all tags off 3. Fluff, fluff, fluff EVERY SINGLE BRANCH 4. Ornaments deep INTO the Tree 5. Follow the same idea thru, green - all green, 2 tone- all 2 tone, flocked- all flocked. Wreaths, garlands, etc, table centers. 6. Get extra lights for pre lit Xmas trees. 7. Dont wait up to Thanksgiving to begin decorations

[@6kids3cats]

I am German and we take Christmas very seriously in my house. I have decorated our family Christmas tree for the past 35 years. I use a minimum of 11,000 lights on a real 7’ tree always done with glass icicles, clear ornaments and lots of sparkle with pops of red, gold and green, my ornaments have always been deep in the tree simply to get them all on there!

[@brigitterichardson5630]

Your tree sounds absolutely beautiful.

[@KernowMaid1]

Would love to see a pic of your tree!

[@mae9183]

You use 11000 lights on a 7 ft tree? That seems kind of impossible.

[@celeste-236]

No thanks. Now is NOT the time for a Christmas decorating video. It’s OCTOBER 13!! Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. Now’s the time for AUTUMN 🍂 🎃DECORATING. Then in November it’ll be time for THANKSGIVING DECORATING. 🦃🍁🍂 And AFTER Thanksgiving it’ll be the right time to look at Christmas decorating. After all these years Rebecca, I was hoping you’d have figured out the importance of Autumn🎃 🍁and especially Thanksgiving 🦃🍁. You could add so much to your channel, by focusing on the beauty of AUTUMN 🍂 AND THANKSGIVING season, instead of skipping over it.

[@2centsnothingmore844]

I couldn't agree more, although by the looks of the comment section, we are clearly outnumbered. I love to do things ahead of time when I can, but I can't tell you how sad it makes my heart to see us as a culture move further and further away from the incredible richness of the Thanksgiving holiday. I thought it was just the retail stores, but to see someone as widely followed as Rebecca actively push people to completely skip it without so much as a "here's how to do some things in advance without overlooking Thanksgiving" is downright heartbreaking. Honestly, it's a huge, huge loss for us as a society & fewer and fewer actually acknowledge that loss, at the same time more and more justify it as good (like in this video). You would think someone like Rebecca would understand spending extended, focused time on gratitude, and fostering that focus with decor during November would lead to greater peace of heart & mind in December than early decorating. I would really like it if the US could be like Canada & move Thanksgiving to October....

[@rebeccavaughn8897]

About Christmas decorating in November: I think it depends on two things 1) How much you enjoy the fall/thanksgiving time 2) Whether or not you’re going to host Thanksgiving at your home If you really love fall decor, decorating early for Christmas might make it feel like you’re skipping Thanksgiving and missing out on valuable pumpkin time. And if you’re have a lot of guests over for Thanksgiving, it could look “off” if the whole house is decked out in Winter Wonderland and Jungle Bells. I think everyone needs to find what works best for them. I tend to do extra fall cleaning in November, so putting up a Christmas tree would just be too much work in one month.

[@franceswitham8214]

Preach it sister! I agree with each and every one of your suggestions. Sitting quietly with the lights glowing in an otherwise darkened room with music and coffee or wine is the very best part of Christmas for me. I have huge collections of Christopher Radko and spun glass ornaments.

[@nana-rosebud]

I made the mistake (a few years ago), of buying a black xmas tree. I hate it now! Only, this time i might put it up for halloween/autumn. Maybe with pumpkins and a witches hat on top 😂😂 What do you think of that idea?

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Spray paint it. We did that once. Came out great. I love your idea though for Halloween. Fun!

[@Pixerke]

Maybe you could fase that tree trough the different holidays. Halloween : pumpkins, witches, lots of orange, green and purple Thanksgiving: keep the pumpkins , just switch out the green and purple for metallic browns and golds (fall colours) Christmas : take out the pumpkins and anything brights orange, but keep the luxury browns and golds. New Year’s Eve, add some silvers, maybe extra tinsel to simulate fireworks You only have to really put up decorations once, and with little alterations every few weeks, you might start to love the unusual tree again. Don’t think of it as a black Christmas tree, but as a flexible Holliday tree.

[@zzzzipy12]

Halloween tree for sure!!!

[@JOANNBATES-sd3sy]

Rebecca has a video 12/16/15 "DIY Christmas Decorating Ideas for a Small Apt" where she and Sharrah goes and decorates Scott's apt. In it Sharrah paints a Christmas tree. Rebecca also has a video on how to flock a tree. Maybe one of these ideas will help you.

[@marshahaas1422]

I love the idea also the other comment about using for all holidays is a great one. I dont know if you can afford another one( or store both)? But if so rotate out trees every few years. I have 3. I only out up one large one and just switch it up from year to year. Yard sales and marketplace are great places for inexpensive but still good quality ones.

[@marydahlheimer3477]

I start in November so I can take my time and I don't take them down till after the 5th of January which is the 12th day off Christmas. I do a lot of your tips. I have 20 40 gallon containers of decor and need more. Decor that is😂

[@moni3634]

Number eight: not overdecorating! Less is more, more cozy,less work and still beautiful😂

[@smocksalot]

I had a friend who put our every Christmas thing she ever had. Every flat surface was covered with things, but it wasn't pretty.

[@joianoel]

My mother and I were obsessed with properly fluffing the tree, deeply seating the ornaments within the branches, and always adding an extra string of lights - all in order to create a more 3-dimensional, richly dressed, yet still natural-looking tree. We aimed for a look that made us feel like we were in a fairytale woodland, decorated by the pixies for Christmas. It's silly, honestly; but for us, the holidays were a time to express that magical, childlike wonder that still sparks within our hearts. Now, I continue to fuss over the decor in my Mother's memory. But I have learned one major lesson about Xmas decorating: Chilling out and de-stressing the decorating process is The Most essential aspect to holiday decorations. In past years, I was frustrated when my husband and kids had little interest in decorating. I was annoyed to have to decorate the whole house either entirely on my own, or else with eye-rolling, sighing assistance from whatever family member I could rope into helping. Ultimately, I realized I was killing the spirit of childlike wonder and fun that I had been attempting to create in my home. So now, I decorate for me. I start as early as I feel like, so that I can take my time and be as fussy as I wish over things like fluffing the tree and tilting the bubble lights at the perfect angle to maintain maximum bubbling. I decorate as much or as little as is fun for me that year. And then I stop. I'd rather leave half of my decorations in the basement, than decorate my house thoroughly but have a grumpy, exhausted experience while doing so. One thing I really love about your videos is that you give excellent, practical advice, without judgment. You often emphasize that if a particular style or theme makes us happy, then who cares if it is out-dated or considered a decorating mistake? Your advice is for those who are wanting to enjoy the art and process of interior design. It's not meant to make us feel like we're just Wrong, or our homes are ugly. Thank you so much for that chill vibe and your frequent reminders that we should not feel self-conscious about things we love. So, my Xmas decorating observations are meant in that same spirit. I have so much more fun when my process is less like a giant To-Do list or Major Event Production Schedule, and more about having fun with my holiday decorations - but only until the moment it stops being fun. Thank you for this fun video! It is a delight to see how much Christmas decor you have packed away with such great organizational skills. I feel much less self-conscious about my excessive holiday china and lights when I see you so unabashedly displaying yours. 🙂

[@merriem24]

I’m decluttering now to have a clutter free holiday ❤

[@EllTeeDee]

To save on space I purchased nice pillow inserts and just buy decorative pillow covers for Christmas, and other holidays or seasons! Saves money, too!

[@geraldinemallon1043]

I am soooooo looking forward to your Christmas videos. I am going to start decorating around the 12 of November and I cannot wait. The excitement is real. Lol. And I was delighted to learn that I don’t make any of the Christmas decorating mistakes that you mentioned!!! Although that might be down to the fact that I have been watching your Christmas videos since the beginning. I’m learning from the Master. Lol

[@FeliciaMarie1]

I'm happy to say I don't make most of those mistakes. There is definitely a tag on the cord of my tree LOL! Holy Moly that Christmas storage is MASSIVE. I'm going to show my husband and maybe he will stop complaining about my 8 Christmas trees! TFS Rebecca, love you channel so much!

[@lanajackson3730]

Yes, I do remember the candle with four angels. It’s called an advent candle, and you light the candle on the first Sunday of December. Then every Sunday after that. Ours is 60 years old, when we bought on our first Christmas together. My husband says every time we move, there seems like we accumulated more Christmas tubs. He tells everyone, that I downsized from 30 tubs to 29! 👍🏻💕🎄🎄

[@AutumnLady46]

I had one when i was young and it broke but my son found one for me ,love it .

[@CoolPaDuke]

You said to put the ornaments deep into the tree. I would add lights to that. Years ago I got to help decorate a couple of trees at the Festival of Trees in Portland, OR. We had roughly 2500 lights on each 7 foot tree and we wrapped each branch down to the trunk. Those trees absolutely glowed from the inside out and they totally stood out from all the other trees. You don't have to put that many lights on your tree, but putting the lights deep in the tree will make the whole thing come alive. EDIT: You did mention it later in the video

[@elle1014elle]

Sounds beautiful. Would love to see a photo

[@lindahill1199]

My sister does that but I couldn't do it as successfully.

[@jmac4313]

Rebecca has recommended putting lights in the interior of the tree for years. It's in several videos over the years.

[@pamelasprings6723]

I decorated a tree in Eugene OR for Festival of the Trees held at Valley River Inn around 2000 and I had someone wrap all the branches with the lights. It took her forever but made a difference. I would never do it for my tree at home though. Too much work.

[@tammyhise7415]

@@pamelasprings6723 I used to have a 12 foot tree that every single branch was wrapped individually with a full strand of lights. It had thousands of lights on it. It used to move up the thermostat that it was next to. It was so beautiful. The tree itself just got to be so hard to put together for me because every branch was added individually. It probably was the most realistic tree I've ever seen, but I finally got rid of it. I still miss it!

[@KacoSaavedra]

I absolutely loved this series and I can't wait to watch the new Xmas videos. I've been decorating for Christmas in November for over 10 year and I love it. Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱❤

[@alesavokin3635]

How there can be mistake for decorating for Christmas? Like decorate as you want or as your kids want. It is all about enjoying it and not stressing out did I make a mistake or not!!! WTH

[@stacytaddiken7634]

I started a few years ago of taking down all my every day decor, and it truly does make a huge difference.. plus when you bring it back out is like it's brand new

[@contessajones5619]

We wrap each branch in lights then add decorations deep into the tree and around. Learned that from a Christmas store decorator in 1995. Our trees always look brilliant!

[@candaceion9622]

Me too!! Always have

[@CoffeesChypresBooks]

I learned it from my cats climbing the tree and waking up to see it flipped over. The special ornaments go on the inside. 🐈🎄

[@soccermommyNPC]

I can’t be the only person who giggles to herself every time she insists on the balls going deeper. I’m ever looking at my round ornaments the same again 😅❤

[@jeansunderland6115]

Christmas goes up the 1st of November. Our Thanksgiving is in October so fall decor goes away and Christmas begins. Takes me at least one week to get it up, as I decorate every room. So much fun.

[@rosemariesanchez1338]

OMG.. I thought I had way so many Christmas bins at 25. I bow to the exalted ruler of Christmas decorations! I love how you organized everything, I will be buying more clear bins and organizing them in your manner to make it much easier for me. Some of your i.deas I already did but the others were inspiring. Thank you !

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ The EMPRESS of CHRISTMAS has spoken therefore let's get things rolling, enjoy the journey. I have already bought most of my gifts YES even the mailman gift LOL. This Christmas is going to be a very special one since my great-grand-mama will be celebrating her 106 birthday!!! and the entire family will be reuniting in celebration.

[@rjcahill4979]

What a blessing! 🙌🏼😍

[@dianachriss6553]

You're the Mariah Carey of Christmas decorating! Not a diva, but you sure own this part of the season. I'm excited to watch all of your videos!!! ❤

[@donnabishop3043]

I’ve been watching your Christmas videos since day one and I’d like to think that I’ve learned a thing or two. I get so many compliments on my Christmas decor and I have you to thank for that. I also, change my theme every year and have accumulated a great deal of decor. Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of your storage. I would love to see your storage for regular decor. Thank you for being such an inspiration

[@LTDorris1030]

A strand of twinkle lights down the center of my tree. You’ve taught me a lot over the years but this one is the best thing I have EVER learned from you. It makes our tree magical! Totally worth the time and effort it takes to do it right. Now I really need to splurge on some spinners!

[@carmenolivorosario7284]

I do that and add large white and clear ornaments down the middle and it reflects the light

[@kathyteague829]

So, please tell me how to do this. I went out and bought twinkle lights today and tried once but it turned out that I had come home with cool white lights instead of warm white. It didn’t look good at all, lol. It was so hardctrying to put them down the center and then take them right back off. How do you do it? I have a 7 ft tree. Thank you!🥰🥰🥰

[@michellerace]

I need help with this too please

[@LTDorris1030]

@@kathyteague829 It took time. My tree is pre-lit so I had to fish it thru from the bottom to the top to get around all the lights. I'm sorry, that's all the advice I have.

[@pamwalmsley1865]

I am so glad our thanksgiving is at the beginning of October here in Canada! It leaves plenty of time to decorate and enjoy the season.❤

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Oh, you are so right about decorating early! I did the after thanksgiving thing for years and was always stressed out. Now I take a week in mid November to decorate. It’s much more relaxed and I have time to enjoy everything about the Christmas holiday! I agree with another’s comment, do a deep clean before you put those decorations up. It’s more difficult to clean around those Christmas decorations!

[@bobbiwithane]

You go girl! lol. I have been teased for having 12 bins of Christmas decor. You made me feel better. Thanks. And too early? Merry Christmas 🎅 PS…I do all the right stuff. 👏👏👏

[@donnapecoraro3126]

i always feel like i’d love another week in December, but i can’t have thanksgiving with christmas decor up. i love your storage. i use smaller bins because they’re easier for me to carry, separated by color and item because i make a new theme every year, so i am starting with very detailed planning in November, and crafting themed items. great tips!

[@rhondarinaldi1078]

My favorite thing ever is the Christmas tree mirror !!!

[@centralWisconsin1]

Regarding your entertainment section in the basement with dishes and cutlery, (and your other open shelf areas), I strongly suggest putting a tarp over it to keep the dust off of those things, otherwise, every year when you pull them out, you’re going to spend a day washing everything. OMG, my dust allergies would go crazy every year pulling out that open shelved storage “stuff,” plus then having to try to clean and vacuum off all that dust, off of everything -yuck, NO WAY! Not to mention all those pillows stored that are not covered, -oh NO WAY! I could not even sit near one of those pillows the next year, due to all the dust accumulated on it from sitting on open shelved storage. NO WAY! Cover up all that open shelved stuff!!!

[@Lollylolly7765]

I wish I had your team that helps you to help me…how much easier Christmas decorating would be.

[@kimkramer3859]

I was smiling laughing as I guessed each mistake as you said it my favorite was lights - I have 3000 light (30 strings) to my pre-lit tree one other super important thing with lights is to make sure the lights ( I use white) are all the same color - ie warm white or cool white. And start from the inside of the tree and work out!

[@a.scottiedog2093]

Can’t wait to see your Christmas theme this year! 💗

[@kristin4241]

I am getting in the xmas mood already by watching Daily One xmas movie... Color Scheme is ready and will get implemented Mid november.... I usually take a week of work to really enjoy and take time for all decorations 🎉

[@charlianderson6613]

I decorate for Thanksgiving and have a Thanksgiving tree. It’s our Christmas tree with gold, silver, green, copper ornaments. After Thanksgiving, I add all the other colors and edit some of the fall colors. Getting the tree done early is a huge relief.

[@susaneasterly]

What a WONDERFUL idea!!! I love this so much!!! That way, you can already have your tree in place and fluffed without sacrificing Thanksgiving!!!

[@belovedflame7961]

I start decorating for Christmas in October because I don’t care about Halloween and it gives me extra time to decorate the way I picture it in my head in every room which takes a lot of time and patience.

[@terrib4690]

You’ve inspired me to start decorating much sooner this year…and for all the great reasons you mentioned! Oh…the deer have antlers (not antenna🤗)!💞

[@loika01]

I’ve always started the day after Thanksgiving for decorating the house - no room is missed. I start with my Woodland themed room and move on, doing one room - sometimes two - in a day. The living room is done last. Santa is the them bc that’s where we open gifts. Our tree is a fresh cut tree, so the earliest it goes up is usually the first weekend of December. By New Year’s Day, it’s ready to come down! I just reverse my decorating, and un-decorate until I’m reach the Woodland. I tend to leave that a little bit longer, bc it fits the winter season. This year, though, I’ve decided to start sooner, either this 2nd week of Nov, or next week. I’m not getting any younger (70), and I don’t want to rush or stress myself. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@shellohween]

Couldn’t agree more about decorating early. As a professional floral designer and stylist I used to dread Christmas because I never had time for my own home. I would work so hard decorating and styling other folks home that I never had the energy to do my own. I think that’s why Halloween became MY big holiday. (I start in August😂) Now I love Christmas because I started decorating immediately after Halloween and it makes such a difference. Life is too short to worry about what other people think! Especially about what you do to help create the magic you need in your home. ❤ love your channel-new subbie!

[@ElizabethRodriguez-dy3uq]

Hola ,from puerto Rico. It is also my favorite time of the year. But after l started watching your last year, l love it even more. I've come from a family of nine children, and they call me the Christmas queen.

[@yolandalopez9712]

Hello I also live in Puerto Rico also but I’m originally from New Jersey I already started working on my decorations for this year

[@rvshowchoirs]

You changed my life telling me to take the tags off. I do it with everything now all year along. Pillows, everything

[@vjhreeves]

Were you really leaving the tags on stuff??

[@micheleherron-trusel2508]

You are so RIGHT! Starting in November helps the main decorators who love the season enjoy the season. Love your organization.

[@giseliapereira5914]

Rebecca you have a Christmas store in your basement. Your Christmas decorating is fabulous.

[@jeansunderland6115]

Love everything you do. You are so inspiring. And yes Christmas is the best time of year. I have learned so much over the years of watching your Christmas videos. Love you to pieces!

[@annarendon7183]

I love your storage system you have going on for your Christmas decorations. I thought I was the only one that stored there seasonal decorations like this.. Organized Bins are the best. 😁👍

[@HappyWifeHappyLife_WifeLife3]

#7 is my favorite! I used to be that person that waited till after thanksgiving. You are right. I was burnt out trying to decorate with the rush. Now I start Nov 1 and get to enjoy my 5 Christmas trees a little longer.

[@katprizee]

i remember spending SO much time fluffing our trees as a kid, and its tedious work (which is why my parents made us kids do it) but holy heck it makes it look so beautiful! I never not fluff

[@MakingLemons2Lemonade]

I used to be a day after Christmas decorator, but now that I am a mom and work 40 hours a week, I learned you can't enjoy Christmas if you wait to decorate. I 100% agree, you have to start decorating in November.

[@rubyhopper6751]

I can hardly wait for your Christmas videos. I really start getting excited around this time of year waiting on your videos. As someone has already mentioned, your the Queen of Christmas decorating.

[@shelbyhambright9543]

And November decorating leaves plenty of time for Celebrating the ONLY reason we celebrate at all. The birth of Christ. So leaving time for church, prayers, the Nativity story is most Important. Let's be sure to invite Christ to HIS birthday party.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

I’m not sure what it is about religious people having to announce it constantly.

[@bethv5798]

You are so funny. You are a hoarder too but everything is organized. Loved this vlog. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindyellis765]

I’ve already started our cards, shopping is nearly done, and our plans for dinner are tentatively set. Decorating will start on Nov. 15 by clearing out decor and getting decorated by the week after Thanksgiving. We travel from WV to NJ for Thanksgiving dinner with my son and his children and his son and grands. We usually take all the gifts for everyone in NJ with us because we can’t travel after Thanksgiving. This gives us the opportunity to enjoy Christmas in WV with each other and close friends. BTW this planning has really worked for me for YEARS.

[@mayxiong5213]

Oh my god, so much stuff! Just looking at it all feels so overwhelming to me. I’m not a Xmas fanatic, seems crazy to need a big house to store stuff. I just decorate with a simple tree and it never takes more than 1-2 hr to get it setup or taken down after xmas. But to each their own of course.

[@katrinalang5462]

I love how you organized all of your decorations. I don’t feel guilty for bubble wrapping and labeling my decorations anymore ❤

[@megjarvi5666]

I started Christmas decorating before Thanksgiving several years ago. My family thinks I’m nuts but I’m in charge of all the details for Christmas. I want to be able to enjoy the holiday. Are there any other mothers, daughters,spouses with me?

[@rosalieduffy882]

I started implementing your Christmas design principles when I discovered you in 2017. My house never looked better and all my family said "What happened to mom?" (Snowflakes from the ceiling!)

[@dmiller5765]

Yay! Leveling up your decorating. Way to go. 🎄 Rebecca inspires me to try new things, too. Have you watched any David Christopher Christmas decorating?

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

WOULD LOVE YOUR BASEMENT. Here in Ireland we do not have basements. Attics only!

[@sandistroud7305]

Loved this video filled with lots of tips. Wow! What a storage space for all your Christmas decor. I have 7 bins for Christmas and I thought I had a lot of stuff. I’m looking forward to add new stuff this year. 🎅🏻🎁

[@user-iv6ty3cd5i]

Sometimes I fluff the trees in the store! I can’t stand it! 😂

[@ritajandj777]

Thrilled to see what you have in store AND how you "store" what you have in store. THANK you. Also.....I have a great idea (for me) to make the entire season a wee bit better. Starting with my FALL decorating I keep a somewhat woodsy feel so that I can actually create a base for decorating and then just switch out or add things after Thanksgiving. The garland will go up for fall but then the foliage changes from Harvest to Christmas but the base items are already placed. This alleviates having to totally transform my entire house from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Maybe that's what everyone already does and I'm late to the party but I'l going to try that. I'd LOVE to see your fall decorations or maybe you don't do them? Just not enough time....either way, LOVE YOU.

[@Switzer1234]

Rebecca!! You are SO PRETTY!! You look better than ever!! Your eyes are gorgeous! Your hair is pretty! You should let it grow.😊 Your figure is adorable!

[@djok7375]

You hit the nail on the head! I use to hate Christmas because I was overwhelmed. Now that my kids are older I love it! I can decorate early. Relax and enjoy the beautiful season. Love you and all your inspiration! Thank you!

[@DeeCM58]

I have always fluffed my tree my husband thinks I’m nuts.😉

[@petramueller7674]

Since I started watching your Christmas decorating videos about 5 years ago, everything about Christmas has been elevated and so much more joyous in my home! I start thoroughly cleaning at the end of October and then plan out my decorating and get to work! It is so beautiful by Thanksgiving and I have so much less stress. I actually started having a Christmas party for all of our friends every year and I host my family for Christmas every year as well ! Thank you so much for sharing your videos and helping to make our Christmases so beautiful, special and enjoyable every year!

[@denisedrolet291]

Hello Rebeka! I absolutely love your decor! ❤ Pls tell us how to mix modern and old 50s Christmas decorations! Thank You! 🙋🇨🇦🍁🍂

[@obsessedwith_christmas]

I am starting on November 1!! I love all the storage. You have organized it so well!!

[@brendamerkle5956]

Could you do a video for us on all the different unusual places to put garland? I do not have a fireplace nor a beautiful winding staircase. But I love Garland and I walk around looking where I can put it and I just can’t figure anything out. I’m thinking over the windows drape down in the archway of my house, which is kind of common, anything different, or unique in a house with nowhere to put a garland?

[@billiejones9731]

I feel mistakes are only mistakes to people who believe they are christmas decorating guru. If you decorate your home for Christmas and YOU are happy with it, that's all that matters. Not everyone has thousands of dollars to decorate. Don't let anyone ruin your Christmas joy by making you feel you've done it all wrong.

[@Sechari]

… did you even watch the video? None of these other than maaaaybe one or two (depending on what you already have or how far you’re willing to go) cost any money at all. This comment is so patronizing and self righteous..

[@roxannebernard9258]

Whew! I actually do all of these things!! But I do wait until Thanksgiving ends. My confession is I am an overly organized person. Day 1 put away all the normal decor and dust thoroughly. Day 2 unload all my boxes, fluff trees and garlands, add lights. Day 3 decorate…it’s a walk down memory lane and a special time!! I also hire a college guy to do all the toting and climbing and help with the lights which speeds things along. I already have tickets to a Celtic Christmas concert and holiday tour of homes which puts me in the holiday spirit. It all gets neatly put away and labeled which, you’re so right, is the key to the next year’s decorating. I am eagerly looking forward to what you have planned for this season!

[@sarahyates6055]

Some brilliant ideas and tips here, I’m a florist and I used to do demonstrations and especially at Christmas time I would tell people to think of your Christmas tree as a flower arrangement and look at how nature grows. Nature doesn’t have all its flowers on the outside edges it has flowers in the branches in different depths . It gives perspective and makes your tree look fuller plus it’s always fun to peek in and see what little bits of magic you can find within the tree. The other thing I always said and was always leave space for the butterflies…. Or in the case of a Christmas tree the fairies to fly! Filling every space with something can look too busy and you “cant see the wood for the trees” you need each beautiful bauble and decoration it’s own space to shine. Sometimes less is more, if you’re not sure if it’s needed or if it goes….leave it out.

[@smocksalot]

Very good point. I see pictures of trees a solutely covered with ornaments and ribbon. I am not a fan of that. They look overdone.

[@kajlove1]

I loved this video! I need a basement this size for all my Christmas stuff plus the other Religious and Patriotic holidays (NOT Halloween) and Seasons, plus I’m a reseller! My attic is a little embarrassing with so much stufffffah! Your garlands are so amazing. I’m going to work on mine this year not just wrestle with them. I did add extra last year with pine cones and bells. I’ll try ribbons this year

[@12Sanguine]

Tip 7 is so thoughtful. Very true and clearly comes from sincere care.

[@gretchennicoleneal8731]

I have started decorating my tree In early November. I put my ribbons and picks in then I use fall florals instead of bulbs. After Thanksgiving I pull the fall florals out and simply replace them with my bulbs. It only takes a short amount of time. That way I don't feel like I stared too early and don't get bored with my tree before Christmas.

[@EVA-P.]

οκ...δεν κανω κανενα απ τα 6 λαθη αλλα θα συνεχισω να κανω το 7ο😜😜 αρχιζω να στολιζω αρχες δεκεμβρη κ παρολο που δεν αφηνω γωνιτσα αστολιστη μεσα κ εξω απ το σπιτι τα προλαβαινω ολα🤩🤩 επισης στη χωρα μου οι γιορτες συνεχιζονται ως 15/1 κ γω κρατω στολισμο ως τελη ιανουαριου😉😉 παντως ζηλεψα απιστευτα το υπογειο🤪🤪 παντα χωριζω διακοσμηση σ εποχες αλλα δεν εχω τοσο χωρο να τοποεθτησω κ ειναι αρκετα στεναχωρα☺☺ ανυπομονω να δω ολα τα φετινα βιντεο καλη μου😍😍

[@dorcasbender9647]

“Joseph, dude, it’s been a while. Aw, he’s so cute.” I literally laughed out loud! Really enjoy your videos, Rebecca. I agree with these mistakes. The tags! My goodness. Why do people leave tags on anything? I buy Sterilite boxes and the tags come off first! 😂 Just say “no” to tags! And yes, gotta fluff that greenery! Makes such a difference! I might try some decorating before Thanksgiving. I have always done the day after. We like to keep Thanksgiving extra special and not overshadow it with Christmas. So I’m not sure. Still considering on that suggestion. But I agree with your reasoning. Another great video!

[@justdreadest]

I had spinners from when no-one knew of them but every year they go missing at parties 😡 2000

[@verascott2015]

This was soooooo helpful! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your priceless knowledge with us! Now I feel better about decorating way before Thanksgiving (dances around the room... Hehehe!) I love your collection. Your basement is so nice and organized. I want to be like you when I grow up! Love ya, Lady! ❤💚❤💚

[@jillgross6232]

Unless your a millionaire, lol! I've found if you take care of your decorations they can last years. Also, it's important to set aside money monthly for not just gifts but decor. Then you're not stressed out come November with all these expenses you didn't plan for. Even if your just settling back 20$ a month in your decor envelope,DO IT! I PROMISE, It makes a huge difference! I haven't replaced the family tree in 15 years. This year is replacement year, lol! (We went a little longer than expected, thanks to a certain pandemic!) Am I stressed, NO. The money is in a special envelope ready to go! If you don't take anything away from this, know this. The holidays can be stress free if you just plan a little in advance. ❤😊❤

[@Light-Shift]

There are no MISTAKES. There are personal choices which can be upgraded. Not people telling you what you should and should not do.

[@lakegirlbeachgirlcraftgirl9372]

Ahmen to decorating at the beginning of Nov! You are so right, Dec is awesome for everyone, but ME...the one that does all the work!

[@rosemariewilson6074]

How big is your basement??? You have a warehouse of Christmas Drcorations!!!

[@ErnestinaGuzman-wk5jx]

Yo inauguro mi decoración navideña en octubre, me muero si espero a noviembre 🤩🤩😂😂😂😂

[@royfechter7291]

Rebecca, your tips are terrific! Can I add one? Curl the tails of your bows. Also, can I make a suggest to you? Calling round ornaments “balls” is inelegant. How about referring to them the way British people do as “baubles” - that’s much classier!

[@marthapingel130]

Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October so I guest I am lucky done in October and have all the time in the world just just for Xmas 🎄 thanks for all the info and u videos are the one I wait the entire year thank you Xmas is my definitely favorite holiday 😊 bye Rebecca

[@peggy-ann1961]

Another Canadian here, yes I’m glad that due to our climate, harvest and therefore Thanksgiving are early October. 🍂🇨🇦🍁

[@colleenmurphy443]

Mistakes?? Or difference in taste??

[@ms.vickieb]

Just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. Thanks for the tips. I’m definitely gonna try some of those! Wow, you are super organized with your Christmas stuff! Goals!

[@yvonnesmith2578]

You are amazingly, beautifully and perfectly organized. This has inspired me to decorate this year!! 🎉

[@valarieklein2766]

Do you ever declutter? Do you sell any of your decor that you don’t love anymore or drop it off at Goodwill or pass it down to other family members? I think it’s a shame to leave it all boxed up and not being used.

[@Cindydecor]

All that Christmas stuff stored in her basement is ridiculous but to each their own. The only 2 rules in Christmas decorating is only use good quality items and don’t over do it- less is more