CHRISTMAS DECOR HAUL + CHRISTMAS DECORATING IDEAS 2023 | traditional Christmas decorations 🎄

[@brandontodd3799]

Thank you Lauren for saying that because it can get very overwhelming when you watch all these people with the latest and greatest decor. But I find if I'm selective and I budget my money I can always add a few new pieces each year.. you don't have to break the bank.. to have a beautiful Christmas... Jesus is the reason for the season.. 👍 right❤❤❤

[@LaurenMidgley]

You are so welcome!! I feel like its important because I also fall trap to the comparison game. and its so silly, but we cant help it! and yes, agree agree agree!!❤️❤️❤️

[@shortypShortyp]

Hi Lauren! You got such cute stuff! Can’t wait to see how you decorate everything! 🎄

[@maryrita5998]

I love how you always remind us that we don’t need to buy new things every year! Other KZbinrs say “ this is a must have!” I appreciate you reminding us that what we have is still perfect to have our homes decorated beautifully without buying all new things every year. 🎄

[@loriwilson6079]

Thank goodness! An influencer with a traditional Christmas decor palette...so refreshing!

[@adrianareynoso1897]

I love ALL of your videos, but I also appreciate when you take the time on your intros to make a thoughtful and important comment about the reality that not all of us change our theme or style every year ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Use a command strip to get the plate to stick to the cheeseboard so that they both stand up together

[@LaurenMidgley]

GENIUS!

[@elizabethfrench8709]

I made the same comment before seeing this comment. Lol!

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

Your disclaimer about not feeling "less than" when not being one of the people out there buying lots of expensive Christmas decor was refreshing. Especially in light of your channel's emphasis, this was an unselfish message. Way to go!

[@suzannegregory1049]

My name is Suzanne Gregory and I am from Chester,South Carolin. I love what you said at the beginning of your video. It is not about going out and buying all new stuff having the very best,it is who you have there to celebrate with you to make it special. I love how you are so down to earth and so very sweet. I love the stuff you have to decorate with!! Can’t wait to see every thing when you get home your ready for Christmas. Hope you have a great weekend!!

[@stacyreese863]

We just moved and while I have no intention of buying anything new, I appreciate the "ideas" part of your video...gives me inspiration on ways to reuse my own decor. Thank you!

[@michelebaldwin1942]

Lauren, it speaks so highly of you that you always express concern about people being consumed by FOMO with the Christmas decor!!❤. I enjoy you videos and love your style. Thanks for sharing your delightful personality!

[@kennthpastoor6132]

Hi Lauren. I think you might be able to use command strips to attach the white christmas tree plate to the wooden tree cutting board. Just a thought.

[@ett68]

I think so too!! I just commented to maybe use 3M strips lol

[@kittycatmommy2364]

Lauren you are so sweet and you always think of others. That was a very special message because yes it could be overwhelming and people can get caught up in buying the latest. The first few years in our new house I did go to the stores especially Hobby Lobby and buy things and I changed my color scheme to blush pink which I love so as I get older I have learned to decorate with what I love and my color scheme and not get caught up in what's popular. I did recently buy a Snowman print from Hobby Lobby cuz I missed out on it last year... and because I have so much stuff especially that I love I have decided to enjoy watching KZbin channels and staying out of the stores unless I see something I feel I desperately need to have which thankfully has not happened.... yet!!! Your home is beautiful and I love the way you decorate and explain things and I love your finds. I can't wait for your upcoming holiday videos. Hugs and blessings.... Linda

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

One thing that can help to freshen up your decor without buying more is to just put stuff in a different place than you have been. Just like rearranging furniture changes things up, doing the same with your decor can make you feel like you have all new stuff without having bought anything. 😊 I always say that my Christmas theme is "Christmas"....anything I like. lol But I do tend to lean more vintage/traditional with my Christmas decor. This was a fun video. I was literally sitting down to write out my thoughts and ideas for my porch decor this year so this was great to watch while I was brainstorming. 😊

[@katiesmith4037]

“Regular-Schmegular” = new fave 🤣

[@jennifercrocker8032]

I love love love your message about not buying more stuff or feeling bad since all the videos are getting new hauls and stuff. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jessicasmoker7389]

I definitely use my same Christmas decor year after year. I do purge out things I know I’ll never want to use again, etc. And I add new things every year, but I love traditions at Christmas.

[@mjs.2000]

I do appreciate your intro. We're in a new place, and it's required us to spend way way more than we could have ever guessed in home repairs. Christmas will be just fine with what we have . I enjoy watching all the shopping videos not to feel envious but I rather thoroughly enjoy shopping and mentally decorating my home without spending the money. Your finds are beautiful

[@thecomplexion7524]

Love that you showed the realness of your tripods and mess. Make you so relatable

[@zepurekrikorian5252]

I just put a small tree with only lights and nativity! This is my Christmas every year🎄🙏 I just watch other people decorating for pure entertainment ❤

[@caracampbell1715]

Hi, Lauren, you can use foam tape to stick the plate to the cutting board!😊

[@crystalzamora2082]

Hi Lauren 🧡 how bout a command strip to layer the tree cutting board with the pretty glass cream tree plate or the nut cracker? Just thought of it when you were talking about layering 😍

[@susantaylor4825]

...or velcro or sticky tack (putty).

[@ThisOkieMomlife93x]

Thank you for saying that! I say buy what you like not what everyone else likes. It’s your home and you should be able to express yourself when decorating your home 😊 I bought new decor this year and I went with things I absolutely loved. I’m excited to decorate my house this year! 😁🥰

[@user-cg2bs7jr3y]

I love how you are so intentional with your decor. So realistic to real life. Also it helps us who really do not have room to store decor. I loved your haul! ❤

[@Samantha-cm5ts]

Such a thoughtful and important comment to make....I personally love the fact that I have had decorations for 20 years, so special to our family. Keep being you Lauren, you're so lovely! ❤💚

[@LaurenMidgley]

Honestly those are the best ones!! I’ve only been married for 7 years, but the decorations I have from those first couple years are the ones I love the most❤️

[@deborahsayon5439]

U For Real I'm on budget but been getting stuff real cheap and looks rich

[@deborahsayon5439]

I'm going to good will and thrift stores now

[@traceysharpe733]

Hi Lauren thank you for your opening comment. love your channel 🎅

[@lindasternberger6936]

Lauren. Thank you so much. You made me feel so much better. I am watching videos where everyone is purchasing new decor and changing their theme and it was making me feel a little down. I am purchasing just a few new things this year and using what I have. You made me feel so much better. I love your videos! ❤

[@brittneykrejci2229]

I think it could be cute to put some greenery in the mugs for the coffee area!

[@ellenward2117]

It’s fun to watch your videos!!! So glad you do the disclaimer in the start of your videos. It is so true that people feel like they are not enough if they can’t afford the latest trends. Love the traditional Christmas decor!!🌲🎄

[@nancyhirst9152]

Hi, you could use command stripes or double sided tape to hold the white tree dish onto the tree board…or tie a ribbon bow on the top of the white tree and hang it from the wood tree…love your videos glad your back…stay well…God bless…💗

[@hollyyoung7380]

Congrats on finally finding dining room chairs!!!

[@kristylocklear3294]

Thank you for what you said, I’ve found my self watch less videos because of this, I’ve learned that I love decoration that I found from 2nd far better than my new stuff, so I’m very selective nowadays ❤

[@gridironandgrace5844]

I really enjoyed your haul, just like I enjoy all of your videos. But more importantly I appreciate your heart and your message! You are so kind, and it is so refreshing to see that! I am a pretty new KZbinr like I have shared before, but people like you TRULY do inspire me and I appreciate it more than you know! I cannot wait to see how you decorate for Christmas!! Many blessings, Emily from Gridiron and Grace. 🥰

[@seritaepperson2515]

Love your intro on feeling like we have to buy things like everyone with their hauls. Your are the sweetest ❤

[@LaurenMidgley]

Thank you so much for saying that!! I appreciate you so much for taking the time to watch and comment❤️

[@minide63]

Can't wait to see your vision come to life.

[@hollybradley4849]

I am very excited to see what becomes of the tree board on the kitchen counter :). Also love the twinkling light dupe idea!!! Looking forward to seeing that.

[@Autumn-Rain]

Always love to watch your seasonal hauls and decor videos. Also I enjoy hearing your ideas/ plans for styling the items. 🌲

[@emw99]

Thank you so much for being YOU in a sea of everyone else buying/doing the same neutral Christmas decor on so many Christmas haul channels. I personally love red and green at Christmas and it wouldn’t feel festive without the pops of color. You have great style and a beautiful personality that comes through on your channel!! 💕

[@lindamaldonado7617]

Love that Santa pillow

[@sarahgreenfelder4383]

Love how you show what your house really looks like being a busy Mom! We can all relate!

[@memesue]

Hi Lauren, you just mentioned about stacking your tree tray and plate. Great way to do that is use Easyliner. Original grip shelf liner. Cut into narrow strips. That's what I do for everything that I want to lean against a wall. It's rubbery so your items won 't slip. 😊 Now back to watching your video.

[@laurenreger]

Stick the white Christmas tree plate to the chopping board 👍👍😂🎄❤️

[@juliefitzsimmons9197]

Great video as always. I totally agree with the comments you made about feeling like you have to follow the trends. It’s so unnecessary, but people do get sucked into it unfortunately. It’s not about what’s on the tree, it’s who’s around it that counts. With love from England xx

[@meganlafontaine3071]

That nutcracker plate is SO cute! I also love that you have been finding things to decorate your home from thrift stores! 🎅

[@stini623]

It’s true! Your channel was part of the Christmas video deluge in my feed! I haven’t watched you before today. Like many others, I appreciate your introduction/disclaimer. I,too, suffered from “more” 😮 and have so much that I don’t see all of what I have boxed up. Perhaps this will be the year to open all of them, it would be just like Christmas! (See what I did there😅) I look forward to checking out your old and new projects.

[@conniescreations1633]

Love your videos and me too feel most happy with red, green and gold colors and black TFS xoxo

[@tammyallen7471]

What fun finds! Can't wait to see it all decorated! Love your transparency, thank you! Blessings!

[@tammy8984]

Traditional Christmas colors are the only way to go with little ones. You're a sweetheart Lauren.

[@Tara-rb8jf]

Completely agree! Kids don't want a neutral brown tree!

[@jessicasmoker7389]

@@Tara-rb8jfI don’t even want a neutral brown tree. 😂

[@Tara-rb8jf]

@jessicasmoker7389 I know right? I want mine to look like Kirklands and Hobby Lobby exploded in my living room 😆

[@yvonnepace2564]

I only watch the hauls and trends for ideas. I would love to have the money to do the latest trends or the pricey Pottery barn looks . I try to use what I already have in a different room or a new way. If I happen to get a gift certicate for my birthday which is in October I will decide what I really need and use it on one or two big items. Then get some cheapy kitchen towels from Dollar Tree . You seriously don't need to break the bank to have a great Christmas! We have had hard times and good times. If your loved ones are with you and even the ones who are no longer here you still have the memories and photos and experiences that you can share while making new ones! I look forward to seeing your videos to see how you decorate this year Lauren ❤

[@celestegarcia3093]

I agree this year as hard as it is I have decided to not over buy at all. I actually love my decor and reusing everything.

[@Lakewaveboat]

The sparse look is a vibe! I don’t have a garland like that but every time I see it on Pinterest it just looks so cozy lol

[@ginaa4436]

Thank you Lauren! Love how real you always are 😘

[@patriciawhite9668]

I agree Lauren. Some hauls are hundreds of dollars. I like your ideas for your haul. Your house is so pretty I'm sure everything will look beautiful. Glad you're feeling better!

[@crystalkirkland781]

Your Christmas mugs could look cute on the dining room shelves. I can’t wait to see the new chairs.

[@tabbystreasuredhome]

I love how you talk about this every year because it is so encouraging and real. ❤️ I love what you got and can’t wait to see how you decorate!

[@hollyyoung7380]

Thank you for sharing your heart 🩷 I watch your videos cause you are so sweet and such a positive vibe. I have no intention of buying lots of new decor but it’s so fun to watch your beautiful home come together!! I feel so happy and refreshed watching your content compared to how so many other videos leave me feeling. Thank you Lauren! 🩷

[@rachaelskelly5952]

🎄 Great video Lauren as always 😊 looking forward to see how you style everything, especially the wooden tree cheese board xxx

[@Tara-rb8jf]

I appreciate you making a point to talk about being overly influenced. I completely agree and it's crazy how you start thinking you need all these things that you wouldn't normally buy or go with your home style. I'm also not a fan of neutral Christmas, which seems to be what many of the other channels are going for. As kids we had the traditional, not this neutral brown, it made Christmas magical.

[@user-yf2tc7sp3x]

Love how genuine you are. Love your content !! God Bless 🙏🎄

[@melissak9957]

Beautiful choices! Can’t wait to see end result 🎄

[@susanbon5014]

Thank you Lauren for a great video. I appreciate how genuine you are! Love all your videos ❤

[@brittani3790]

Can't wait to watch you put it all into place it always turns out so cute!

[@thecomplexion7524]

I appreciate you saying that we sometimes go overboard buying everything cute and have no where to put it because it doesn’t match our theme. Also, really love how you remind us we don’t always need to buy everything new and buy as much as you influencers.

[@elizabethfrench8709]

For your layered tree thing, try velcro command strip to attach the white tree to the cheeseboard?

[@caylacoker1858]

I randomly came across your video and I subscribed within the first 3 minutes! I love your attitude about less than, etc. it’s overwhelming sometimes and you feel like a breath of fresh air ❤ can’t wait to watch your videos!!

[@seritaepperson2515]

Love the cutting board and trays!!!!

[@HomeWithJay]

Thank you for saying what you did. Also, maybe Velcro’s the white Christmas tree, or double sided tape. Or put a small tiny piece of wood in the back. Like hot glue it. So it stands too. Just and idea

[@ett68]

Maybe use some 3M strips to stick the plate onto the wooden Christmas tree?? That way it would be more stable?

[@Maria-nb1zy]

Bravo...bravo...you are the best. Such a thoughtful and important comment to make...i am agree with you❤ i love your videos.... kisses from Greece ❤😊

[@christinejanos1328]

Really enjoyed watching your video! Looking forward to see how beautiful everything is going turn out:)

[@michelevartanian8729]

Wonderful comments, Lauren!❤

[@vvmarie9922]

I love it all I can't wait to see how you decorate with every thing

[@jenniferevans9597]

Loved this video Lauren, I would love to get all new decorations every year but not possible. I go get new stuff each year but certainly not everything as I am raising my granddaughter so obviously she comes first. Have a great day!

[@stephaniepozoulakis]

I love your intro! And obviously love your haul. I know your house will be looking soooo good so soon! ❤

[@ThisOkieMomlife93x]

Loved everything that you got! 😍 So excited to see your decorating videos. You bring so much inspiration around this time of the year and I love every bit of it 🥰

[@bernieflores3665]

I love how you pointed out that you don't need to spend money just because someone on y tube are doing just buy 1 or 2 items if you really want to buy not that you need to buy. I use my decorations and redo it different every yearbook. I just Bought a few items so I can do my small 4 ft tree into theme Grinch theme nothing crazy. Do some diy for ornaments of the Grinch from window cling then bought some green ornaments and that's all I bought .

[@karlassweetlife]

❤ can’t wait to see how you decorate all this!

[@kristinabushey8601]

Can’t wait to see everything decorated! You have a beautiful home.

[@kathrynosmond2029]

Great haul, love your tree cutting board

[@hollyyoung7380]

Can’t wait to see the decorating videos!!

[@mollyw5674]

I can’t wait to see everything decorated!! 🎄❤

[@janicerae6104]

Love all your ideas for using the items you've purchased! Your home is going to be beautifully "Christmas"!!

[@maureenwatson9897]

Love your style and your smile!🎄

[@conniescreations1633]

Can't wait to see your kitchen decor and what you decide with the cutting board ❤xoxo

[@theartofmomma9383]

You’re the sweetest Lauren! ❤ Love your videos!

[@Sarah-vp7gl]

So many pretty finds!!I love your style, that you’re cost conscious, and your message at the beginning ❤️

[@rayonaarmenta9534]

❤🎄 thanks for that talk about not feeling pressure to buy new stuff! Your great!

[@abby12345_]

I love thrifting mine- love your channel!

[@patsyhaddon6311]

Love your decor ! Can’t wait to see your decorating.

[@daniellesilecchio4346]

Yes, I watch that Christmas tree decorator also . I also purchased the disco ball ornaments .

[@wiskydoll90]

I just wanna say that your Christmas videos over the last 3-4 years have been my go-to comfort binge KZbin videos ❤ praying for a very merry Christmas and thanksgiving and new years for you and your family!

[@kaynothem5445]

Use a tiny piece of 3M sticker under the white tree that will keep both of them up there

[@cindylizardi5538]

Hi Lauren, thank you for sharing your items for Christmas! I bought a pencil tree for my room, and added fairy lights too. It looks so good!🎄❤️

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Yes indeed, Lauren, Christmas season gets underway. November got started

[@dianaasencio5397]

Wow! Love this haul. Thanks you for sharing, I will be ordering the twinkling lights love them. 🌲

[@Angelwings0209]

Hey Lauren you are just so genuine this is why I LOVE your channel God Bless

[@carriecardone3984]

Hi Lauren recently found your channel and I am loving it!! Great idea for the mugs...just make sure they stick well to the underside of the cabinet. Love that you made mention that no matter how much or how little you spend its still Christmas and means the same. Keep up the good work and great ideas

[@kayliealdrich7611]

Oh my goodness I’m so excited for your video on how you style everything! Can’t wait

[@lisaclevenger2100]

I have missed you! Absolutely loved this video🩷

[@sarah.fb.lindsay]

Merry Christmas everyone! Happy decorating and Yes! 100% “Keeping up with Jones’s” is alive and well during Christmas time! I used to shop super trendy at Christmas time even though I didn’t even like it!! Crazy!!!!! Now I buy what speaks to me and my husband. We’ve had the same ornaments and ‘Theme’ now for the last 4 years and I still love it! This year all I’m “buying and changing” is adding in some sparkle into the tree. Got a pack on 60 acrylic “icicles” for 23 dollars on Amazon.

[@MelissaFreeman]

Not the haunted mailbox thing 😂 👻 I love your red festival nails! This totally reminds me that I need a Christmas doormat

[@jenniferrobinson9177]

Can’t wait to see all the stuff out. I love that you say a disclaimer Lauren. ☺️