Minimalist Christmas Tour 2021? Is it minimalist with 3 trees?

[@olivemaycards]

I’m not really a fan of the books spine in (librarian 😉) but I wonder if moving them lower or dividing them onto two shelves, maybe a few laying flat with something on top would break up the clutteredness of them a bit...? They feel a bit heavy all on one shelf with none anywhere else. I like the trees and also appreciate the extra light and not too much visual clutter.

[@MinimalistHome]

Great ideas Jo!! Might do that next year!

[@christiS907]

The skinny foyer tree is the one I have that I kept up this past year and changed it for the seasons.

[@MinimalistHome]

Sounds lovely!

[@kristenhope3488]

The whole Santa part had me cackling. So relatable (gotta love the annoying Christmas decorations that the kids love) and that Santa definitely looks drunk 😆 I loved this video so much.

[@MinimalistHome]

Hahah! I am so glad you get this too!

[@tiffanytempleton2201]

I love the Christmas train your grandma gave you!! Beautiful decorating..you have a beautiful home.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh thank you so much Tiffany! You are sweet.

[@glenysharley4150]

What a great idea to put the lights up in three sections. Hadn’t thought of that 😜

[@MinimalistHome]

I'm glad you liked that one!

[@dougandcandacebishop7259]

Hi Robin. I understand your challenges about issues with light as I'm in Vancouver. I decorate mostly with lights, mostly white with a single string of multi-coloured for a little fun. The decorations are silver-white ribbon with white & silver snowflakes, and a few other sentimental ornaments. Thanks for sharing your ideas to limit the overwhelm!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you! Yes, it can get VERY dreary. I love the white lights too!

[@emilyokechukwu3209]

I love your explanation of the Santa's!lol

[@MinimalistHome]

Haha, Thanks Emily!

[@Stumpybear7640]

If trees give you joy, have as many as you want! Xxx

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Aunty Linda!!

[@charisedaniels1237]

I am easily overstimulated too! I love your burlap tree skirt. Christmas is for kitties too!!! : ) Thank you

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you! I am glad my kitties are pretty good with the trees

[@corrinagm483]

Yup, it's 16:00 here and the sun has set behind the hill. I'll be putting up Christmas lights and things that light up tomorrow to bring a little brightness into our house. Best part of Christmas! ✨✨✨

[@MinimalistHome]

Woohoo Corrina!! I love it!

[@joelandstephanieg3574]

We collect ornaments from places we visit as we travel, just one or two to highlight the trip. It makes decorating the tree with my kids fun as we walk down memory lane. Love your trees! Not overwhelming, but cheery and light.

[@MinimalistHome]

Aw, so true!! Thanks Stephanie!

[@denismulcahy2798]

i love the way you display your nativity well done

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh thank you!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

I like the way you decorated all your trees

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you so much Cathy!!

[@GrandmaFoof]

We downsized to a house half the size of our old house. I decluttered most of our Christmas decor, only keeping things I love, but it still feels like too much. Thank you for saying that yours feels a little cluttered to you, but you love it for Christmas. It reminded me that it’s only “cluttered’ for a month. I can enjoy the holidays and the memories, then have my minimal home the rest of the year.

[@MinimalistHome]

Sorry for the late reply! Oh thank you Ruth, I love your kind words. Only for a little while and the minimal the rest of the year

[@GrandmaFoof]

@@MinimalistHome That reply was perfect timing! I put away all the Christmas decorations this morning. It feels wonderful!

[@EllyKallan]

I am a minimalist too but for Christmas I have 7 trees!!!😁 All trees have same theme and cozy feeling, no bright colors to keep me from feeling overwhelmed. I wanted to go minimal but my teens said to continue decorating like that because it brought them back to childhood christmas memories with me decorating the entire house. I don't decorate much through the year but I go all out for Christmas 😁Thanks for video❤ loving Your decor style!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! I agree! You do what you love!

[@paulakelley4845]

Love your skinny tree! Perfect spot. Thank you for sharing,

[@MinimalistHome]

I love it too! Thanks Paula

[@christiS907]

I get ornaments from vacations too. My BFF does several small slim trees with themes. All old and antique. All travel. All snoopy. Every looks good in your house!! 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@MinimalistHome]

Sounds lovely!! Thanks Christi!

[@melodiephoenix]

I obsessed with ceramic Christmas trees!

[@MinimalistHome]

I love them too!!

[@karenstairs8273]

Your home is lovely. I love the three trees.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you very much Karen!!

[@jennifred6269]

We've always had one real tree because I didn't want to go overboard with decorations, but your video gave me an epiphany. I was trying to have a sentimental tree with all the kids ornaments and a themed "fancy" tree all wrapped into one. Didn't work. Now I am considering have two trees - one with its own theme. Love the gnomes by the way.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes!! It’s actually way LESS cluttered!

[@bethheerten1132]

We have always had what we call the "Memory Tree" with lots of things the kids have made, souvenirs from trips, family mementos, you name it. I secretly always wanted an "Elegant Tree" so I finally let myself have one in our bedroom. Talk about a slippery slope! Now there is the "Elf Tree" in the playroom, the "Teddy Bear Tree" in the library, the "Teacup Tree" in the dining room, the "Santa Tree" in the sunroom, the "My Little Pony" tree in the granddaughters room, and the "Western Tree" in the gransons room. Also a tiny "Santa's Long John Tree" in the laundry room. A bit much, I suppose, but except for the "Memory Tree" the rest are small 3 - 4 foot trees that fit into a closet and require a single box of decorations. I enjoy each one and am looking for a place to put a "Gnome Tree". Maybe on the hearth...

[@denisea3465]

I had exactly the same thoughts! I think we need another tree!

[@sherryharding5792]

Thanks for sharing your christmas deco and trees in your home. I had fun watching this video 🤗 thanks for the tips 🎄🎄

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Sherry!! I’m glad you liked it!

[@jobennett1604]

Love your trees. All three of them. Merry Christmas!

[@MinimalistHome]

Haha, thanks Jo!

[@cjenkins8785]

Enjoy your Holiday.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! You too!!

[@moraleschristina6653]

@ 9:35 you're saying it still feels cluttered. I would get rid of large entertainment center. Or.... remove every other shelf so that you have bigger / longer shelves. Replace most of the little trinkets with larger items that fill the spot. That way you have less decorations & more bold items.

[@MinimalistHome]

Omg, yess! I actually posted a video on monday regarding my woes with the entertainment centre.Good idea about moving shelves

[@dianasimplifies]

My climbing cats will help you declutter those shelves. 😂😂😂😂 actually I think all of it looks beautiful! Love all your trees. I have 3 as well.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much Diana!

[@kanona0115]

I have that same countdown reindeer! We love it so much!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh cool!! Did you get it at Michael’s?

[@corrineainley]

I have the willow tree nativity as well. I added them on a shelf. We moved to a new house so this made the most sense in our new home. Thanks for your video.

[@MinimalistHome]

I love it too! This is the first time I have them above the tv, but I'm not sure I like it there. I prefer them lower down, oh well!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

You did amazing! So beautiful and still simple.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Victoria!

[@sarahouser3100]

Your videos gave me permission to put up my tree early! Love the holiday lights inside and outside the house.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yay!! Do it Sara!

[@marlenek3412]

I love what you did! It looks so cheery, cozy and intentional to me! I love your Lego scene with the tree, it's so unique! And that's what decorating is about. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Marlene!! I love it too!

[@jennmccann2536]

Please please please do another do another house tour for this year 2022!! I have watched your last one multiple times and still get things out of it, & would love to see any changes that you may have come up with. You were my inspiration last year!! THANK YOU!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh good!! Sorry I put it up so late, but it’s there now

[@patriceparker4353]

The decorations look really nice! I love the trees and your pointers. The gnome on the stairs screams trip hazard to me, especially at night or if rushing.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Patrice. He is not on the railing side, so no one seems to come close to him

[@DemetriPanici]

If you find value in all 3 trees then it's minimalist!

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes!! I love them! Thanks Demitri!

[@sondrahannan]

Love it! You did such a great job, very tasteful. One suggestion for a "compromise" on the bookshelf around the tv - maybe painting it out white or the same color as the wall would help quiet it down a bit? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Sondra! That might help!

[@susannagiesey9657]

Thank you for sharing! Beautiful!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Susanna!

[@miriammartin9319]

Thank you for sharing, you are giving me some really good ideas for my house this year.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yay!! I'm glad Miriam!

[@KP-wr8gd]

Yay for 1979 first Christmas!! I put mine up every year😄

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh yeah! 1979 baby!

[@KP-wr8gd]

@@MinimalistHome 🙌🏻 love your channel! I feel motivated and inspired after each video!

[@lakiamonet]

I’m so late to this video, but you had me laughing and I just love the style and simplicity 🙏🏾🫶🏾

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Lakia! good to see you!

[@lakiamonet]

@@MinimalistHome yes same, Robyn 🥰

[@missygoff-haas1868]

after the haunted house I was hoping for a Lego Hogwarts Castle - but this is very nice and you have some Harry Potter references in there too :)

[@MinimalistHome]

Ummm, yeah, it's downstairs 🤣, for real!

[@CleanSimpleTogether]

Last year was my first year on KZbin. I was SO EXCITED to go out and buy all the Christmas decor and film a bunch of decorate with me videos. I thought it was going to make me so happy but it very quickly brought me so much stress and anxiety. This year I did a much more minimalist approach and decluttered a tons of things but as I walk through my house after having decorated for Christmas there are a bunch more things that I no longer want so have been donating them. Next year I am going to be extremely minimal with my decor and only use the things I truly love and focus more on the experiences that my family truly values. I have never thought about grouping like colors together. That's a really great idea! I love your approach. Also I grew up in Canada and love your Timmy's ornament 😅

[@MinimalistHome]

Yay!! I love your plan!

[@tawnytuppence5573]

I watched your Christmas playlist and LOVED it! I’m a recent subscriber and minimalist. The biggest takeaway from the playlist for me was to replace items instead of only adding! I’ve done that this year and just adore the space for the first time ever! Thank you for your fun and informative videos. :)))

[@MinimalistHome]

Yay Tawny!! I love this takeaway!

[@debraleague8135]

Love your decorations and your 3 trees!! I think everything looks great together. I have a half tree that you hang on the wall to decorate. It's actually quite nice. I got it because one of the cats I used to have used to climb the bigger tree and roll with it. Yes, he was also the one who unwrapped the presents as I wrapped them. LOL. Overall, he was a sweetheart, just a bit of a mischievous thing!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh that is a great idea!

[@OTLMAKES]

I love Christmas and want to keep it simple but still have the glitz and glam. I don't like clutter but at Christmas time I lay it on ;) and enjoy!!!! It is the only time of the year that I go all out. My colors are red, silver, white.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh! Sounds divine! Thanks for the nice comment!

[@littlemrsmakeup]

Your home looks great! I love all of your Christmas decor!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Courteney!!

[@minimalistroad9665]

We have the same red lego VW van and we light it up with battery twinkle lights for the holidays. Thanks for sharing your decor I tend to group like colours together as well.

[@MinimalistHome]

Awesome!! Thanks 👏

[@maryannecage492]

I love your authentic, honest videos! I wish we were neighbors and could have a cuppa together. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Maryanne!! I appreciate your kind comment

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

I love sea otters! I have one in my living room, too! :) I need to curate my Christmas colors, as well. We decorate in the Craftsman style: rich colors, textiles, natural wood with varnish. It’s sooo pretty! Your living room next to the TV is ::not:: cluttered! It looks beautiful!

[@MinimalistHome]

Ooooh! Thanks Kristin!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Beautiful! 💕

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Donna!

[@mariacastillo3090]

I’m a hoarder but want to try having less. I’m having a hard time motivating myself. My depression is taking a toll. I must admit that I also take off the ornaments and keep the tree lighted for a cozy feeling.

[@MinimalistHome]

Just do bit by bit Maria! You'll get there if you start and stay consistent

[@tinastenfeldt936]

My husband wanted to keep more decore and more furniture, than I wanted too. So wee agreed just to try taking away the decor and/or the furniture for a month. After a week, my husband did not want any off it back. He too loves the calmness when there are less. Maybe you could try it with the large open shelfed thing in your Living room. Your House looks beatifull with the Christmas decor 🎄🎄🎄🦦

[@MinimalistHome]

Great idea Tina!! And thank you.

[@wijzeuil72]

I also have three trees and I will not be decluttering any of them (although I will be decluttering the total number of ornaments big time!) But I'm excited to see your little TV - I have a larger version of the exact same thing and it's one of my absolute treasures!

[@MinimalistHome]

yay!! I love this little TV. Reminds me of Aunty Arta

[@JNtwinner]

Thanks for sharing. You and I have very similar decorating styles. Helpful hint… some explanations get a bit too lengthy so eliminating the repetitive phrases might help. Looking forward to more videos.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks J!! I’ll try to do that next time!

[@christined2495]

I enjoyed your video.. love how you used neutrals on the shelves. I also replace my decor when I decorate for Christmas. I have two trees, one in our upstairs loft where we open our gifts with family on Christmas Eve… I have collected every year the ornaments that are frames with the year on it, so my upstairs tree is just framed photos of family, my granddaughter occupies the most space on my tree the first one was in 2005 when she was born till this years her sweet 16 photo 2021…. My parents who are now passed, so their photos are on the tree ,my siblings, my daughter and son in law, my husband. These photo frames took the place of ornaments… Down stairs in my open house concept, I have another tree, but just with lights, no ornaments. I decorate my mantel very simply, and I display a nativity set…. In the kitchen I have a hot cocoa bar…. And that’s it. I donated three Rubbermaid containers filled to the brim, within the last three years… I do have a container that I marked RETIRED… and in there are things that my daughter might want one day, mostly childhood decor. In fact I might ask her if she really wants any of it, because she has her own Xmas decor now… LOVE THE GNOMES,and I especially love how they are all neutral, very pleasing to the eye 🎄🎄🌲🎄

[@MinimalistHome]

I love the hot cocoa bar idea! Smart! And the retired box. Very smart too

[@christined2495]

@@MinimalistHome thank you. it took me three years to finally get down to one rubber made of Xmas decor… it easy this year… but it was one of the hardest things to declutter “Christmas” decor, lots of memories.. my retired box is a small rubber made, one day my kids will find it, and they can decide, but I truly did Swedish death cleaning, so they will have it easy, but I hopefully have many years till they find the retired box 😀😀😀😀

[@adrie7318]

Your tree is over stimulating my 👁👁. Im not a minimalist yet and my tree doesn't have this many things 🎄🎄🎄

[@MinimalistHome]

Which tree Adrie? I definitely would keep it much more minimal in your case for sure

[@Pipparainbow]

Absolutely love it xx love your outfit with the super scarf x lots love just found u recently x love the channel and aesthetic from Pippa x norfolk England xx

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much Pippa!!

[@inaecht]

I would love putting up the tree so early. But we use real trees every year and the tree would have lost all its needles at Christmas Day. The smell of a real tree is fabulous. Our tree will be put up in the week before Christmas Day. Instead of a tree we use a advent wreath with four candles laying at our rable. Every sunday one more candle gets lit (first to forth advent). The Wreath is decorated with little figurines as well and made out of needle tree branches (like the ones Canadians use for their doors).

[@MinimalistHome]

I agree! I LOVE the smell of real trees!

[@lanageorge5865]

You should call it your friendly tree. ‘Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold.’

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh love it!! Thanks Lana!

[@lanageorge5865]

@@MinimalistHome I love your content. Thank you for sharing.

[@danixoxo8637]

I want 3 trees too

[@MinimalistHome]

Sure adds some lovely light!

[@eileencarroll6418]

Huge success neutralizing the book case. Love your ornaments; fewer makes them more special. Next year, try a smaller scale ribbon so the ribbon does not fight with the ornaments. The large geometric straight lines at different angles is the most dominant element, and I would rather give my a/entire to the ornaments. Well done overall.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Eileen!! Good advice!

[@karineb5980]

J'ai souri, c'est un minimalisme américain 😉😃🤩

[@MinimalistHome]

Almost, Canadian!

[@raisingup7]

If the level of decor in your house makes you happy then enjoy it! The opinions of people who don't live with you belong in their own homes 😜 My struggle is always WITH those I share a house with, lol! I was looking at our already busy calendar and posited aloud that perhaps we should put up less and oh my! The outcry was universal! I'll continue to declutter this week prior to set up next weekend, and I'll put on the brakes as much as possible as we decorate, but I know I'll be eager to pack it all up before epiphany (take down for us) because by Christmas I already find it almost suffocating.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you very much!! Yes, you will be much happier to have less stuff around when your Christmas decor is up

[@jennylhenry78]

10:16 not a fan of a lot of Santa decor either. We don't "play Santa" with our children so it doesn't make sense to have too many of him around. I have a few, but they were my mom's so they're more sentimental.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, ugh, Santa. A few is fine for sure.

[@moreteaplease2828]

Where was your tea?! I don't disagree that the living room tree and shelf still feel cluttered, but I couldn't say why. Regardless, though, your trees are lovely and festive and just fabulous.

[@MinimalistHome]

I Know!! My tea was missing!

[@jopardoe2154]

You could give the gnome a red scarf? Then he'll probably stand out more...

[@MinimalistHome]

That's a good idea Jo!

[@cornwallsharon81]

I think all your trees are beautiful! I think I’ve mentioned our “hot mess tree” before and it looks very much like your tree used to! 😂. Maybe I’ll have a lovely colour coordinated one some day. For now, my kid’s joy at our crazy rainbow tree trumps my minimalist desires. And it makes me happy too, truth be told. I balance it by having no other Xmas decor other than a door wreath so I don’t go cross eyed!

[@MinimalistHome]

Haha! I totally get it!

[@juliatepe5760]

Oh don't declutter any more! It's all perfect, nicely done all through the house.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Julia!

[@mariahafner1368]

No. I am from Austria (Silent Night, holy Night 😉) and one wonderful real tree makes us thankful. But in America it is always more is better - so I understand you. Just enjoy your trees, but 3 trees are definitely not minimal. Happy holidays🙋🏼‍♀️

[@LM-kv5kp]

She’s not from America. She’s from Canada. And I live in America and don’t know anyone who puts up more than one tree. Your assumption that “in America it is always more is better” is just that.

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m just a sucker for Christmas 🎄 😃

[@mariahafner1368]

@@LM-kv5kp Oh I am sorry, I forgot she is from Canada. I just answered her question 😉And I like her answer!

[@jennylhenry78]

6:30 stone age 😂 but I win! I'm a year older than you. 😏

[@MinimalistHome]

Haha, thanks Jenny!