Use What You Have, 2023 Christmas Decor Trends, Style Forecast

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Let's break down what has changed in Christmas decor in the last few years. I love analyzing this because it gives us new ways to spice up our old Christmas decor and make it feel newer. Let me know what are your favorites and what you would add to this list!

[@toniwadsworth7577]

I am noticing a greater connection to the natural world which works well with Christmas trees and garlands. I see a lot of green everywhere. Dark green velvet fabrics and green painted wood furniture have taken over red and white. Christmas seems quieter and calmer which for me blends perfectly with the long nights of Winter and to the religious aspect of Christmas. I would like to make a few terrariums this Christmas season. It seems a good way to bring in some of nature and the creative process would be almost meditative.

[@melodymccrary]

In my mid60’s now, I want my childhood Christmas. I imagine most who had a happy Christmas memory enjoy recreating it. The antique silver pompom trees are ridiculously expensive, so a modern cousin copy helps satisfy that wish. Even purchased a turn color wheel to cast colors on the tree.

[@kimkelly9046]

I, too, want my childhood Christmas. Such wonderful treasured memories that bring me pure joy now that I'm nearing 60

[@lynny6754]

Beautiful! So many ideas. Thank you for sharing your 'Christmas Home.'

[@SheHoldsDearly]

You are so welcome, I love that you enjoy these types of things, too!

[@1234dvarela]

I followed your advice and used my existing collection of Christmas deco which happens to be vintage 1950. I styled it using current trends including off center mantles, tapper candles, lots of pine with mixed greens, wonderful stockings and plenty of velvet ribbon. Imagine lots of red and gold, table top trees with sweet old Santas, homemade wooden villages and ginger bread. Fuzzy warm blankets over chairs, small evergreen wreaths, bottle brush trees, nutcrackers, deep woods swags over hutches and windows with red berries, pine cones and holly. Attempting to combine the quintessential 1950s nostalgia with the new design trends made my home feel fresh and fun.

[@erikastanger7848]

All of this is my favorite! I feel like my style is finally having a moment. ❤️💚

[@1timeslime971]

I’m 59, an interior decorator who believes decorating should tell a story. Such as inherited items, things collected over the years, things people gave you, people who’ve passed away even. I basically hate trends. Yuk yuk yuk, trends makes it so everything looks like everyone else’s now…..with THAT SAID, since I’ve been married almost 40years, I’ve become tired of the blues I’ve always used…..I’m BACK to traditional reds for Christmas, but mostly I’m focusing on nativities because JESUS IS THE REASON christmas even exists. But, As far as style, mines ALWAYS been Victorian and people thought I was weird, and now it’s ‘popular. My house is a3300sq ft Victorian but built in 2000. It’s exterior has gingerbread bread trim and siding a,ongwoth the spindle rails on front and rear porches. I’ve got dark woodwork around doors and windows. This house sits amoungst towering fir trees so I feel like there’s way more than enough greenery outdoors, and I’ve got large picture windows to look out and see the deer, squirreLs, raccoons etc. and yes, they’re a nuisance, lol! God, the creator, created you in his image, which means spirit, and therefor we’re all creative;however some more than others!!!!

[@elizabethfrench8709]

I follow Krysta's channel, too! I've always decorated my 1921 Midwest bungalow in a darker palette with inherited pieces and have struggled with the modernist decor channels. Finding you, Krysta and the Little Blue Fly has been a delight. Seeing an elevated version of my personal style has been inspiring and affirming. I would love to add something from Krysta's gallery to my decor.

[@Kristin8275]

I inadvertently followed so many trends this year 😂 though I have been doing some of them for awhile. My mantel garland is always asymmetrical; it just looks better! I used dried hydrangeas in all of my garlands, wreaths, and two trees this year; honestly thought this was my idea 😂 but I must’ve seen it somewhere. I was so inspired by your exterior door garland that I bought a $5 garland at Joanns and filled it with fir and pine branches, pine cones, and dried hydrangeas- all from my yard- and hung it asymmetrically over my front door. It looks amazing and was nearly free! Thank you for all the great ideas you’ve given me over the last few years. My house is finally looking the way I never knew I always wanted it to be ❤

[@jessgal76]

Love this and love Krysta! She is sooooo talented. Speaking of movie sets, her spaces are like a movie set or department store window designs.

[@marianzimmerman4311]

lots of magnolia , found bright white poinsettia I'm loving. yes on the art give away

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

Yes, please enter me in the giveaways. Thanks! I saw those taper candles on another channel, and I love them!! I haven't bought any yet, but plan to do so. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Merry Christmas!

[@Erin_Davenport]

✨ Such pretty suggestions and trends - I would love to be in the drawing for the art!

[@tonim846]

Would definitely be interested in an art giveaway. I also like incorporating vintage pieces in my decorations

[@valorieforzano3372]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for all of your beautiful videos and decor Ideas! I have been watching both you and Krysta for quite awhile and love you both. I would love to be entered into the art drawing! I just moved into a new home and would love some new artwork. Thanks again!

[@dianebrubaker8654]

Thank you for introducing me to Krysta Meeker's you tube channel....love watching you both! I'd love to be in the drawing!

[@shellyanderson2220]

Hi Sarah! I love using the bells! Something new for me this year! Also, more candles! I put them in my windows and on my front porch 😊. I would love to be entered into both contests! I'm actually planning a big remodel in the spring and would welcome your designs! Happy Holidays!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Here's how you enter the 100K Celebration Giveaway 1) Follow the SHD KZbin Channel 2) Comment that you would like to win (you've already done this step!) 3) Fill out the Application forms.gle/BnfpfCQFtFjHBue6A

[@adrianagerdsen7602]

Your videos are so delightful!!

[@alysonbird9745]

Great video. Would love to be entered into the art giveaway. Krysta is another one my favorites.

[@amyhellgeth1840]

You always have the best ideas! I’d love to be entered into the art drawing.

[@toniwadsworth7577]

I would very much like to win your KZbin celebration giveaway. 🎉 Congratulations to you all for your fabulous achievements!! 🎉🎉

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Here's how you enter the 100K Celebration Giveaway 1) Follow the SHD KZbin Channel 2) Comment that you would like to win (you've already done this step!) 3) Fill out the Application forms.gle/BnfpfCQFtFjHBue6A

[@toniwadsworth7577]

@@SheHoldsDearly I did enter the contest. 😊

[@geraldine4727]

Yes! Yes! Please enter me! I love the Meeker’s style!

[@margaretl579]

I sat here working on a garland as I watched this video--such a nice Christmas-sy moment. Please enter me in the home remodeling contest. Thanks.

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Here are the steps for entering the 100K Celebration Giveaway 1) Follow the SHD KZbin Channel 2) Comment that you would like to win (you've already done this part!) 3) Fill out the Application forms.gle/BnfpfCQFtFjHBue6A

[@susanhorn3910]

Love your aesthetic. I’d love to be entered in the art giveaway. Thank you.

[@maryf.6568]

I saw Krysta's Christmas decorating video, and I would love to be put into a drawing for her artwork.

[@deannaworm3502]

I would love to be entered in the art giveaway. I love her videos and style, and yours, of course!

[@janetamond2616]

I’d love to be part of both giveaways!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

This comment is sufficient as an entry for the art giveaway, but there's a little bit more required for the design consultation! Here's how to enter the 100K Celebration Giveaway 1) Follow the SHD KZbin Channel 2) Comment that you would like to win - which you've already done. 3) Fill out the Application : forms.gle/BnfpfCQFtFjHBue6A

[@ritagarrison8315]

Yes would love to be in the art giveaway

[@tammyberry6179]

Please enter me in the art giveaway. I love your channel so much. I have been gathering thrifted items I love and find whimsical for years and you give me great ideas on how to incorporate them in my home decor.

[@rhondachamberlain1535]

Please add me to the art giveaway drawing! Thanks for doing this. Love the ideas too incorporate new ways to decorate.

[@mccreightville4925]

I’d love to be entered in the art giveaway! Merry Christmas 🌲

[@mmr1646]

Please put me in the room renovation drawing please! Merry Christmas!!!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Here's how you enter the 100K Celebration Giveaway 1) Follow the SHD KZbin Channel 2) Comment that you would like to win (you've already done this step!) 3) Fill out the Application forms.gle/BnfpfCQFtFjHBue6A

[@reneeshannon358]

Count me in art drawing

[@HearthAndStardust]

I’d love to be entered into the art drawing, please.

[@julieevanger9181]

Imgee where did you get the brass animal ornaments?

[@SheHoldsDearly]

They were a DIY project as part of my Handmade Holidays series! You can still join here and get the recap with all of the tutorial emails linked: sheholdsdearly.myflodesk.com/tfvdqmdut9

[@SheHoldsDearly]

And here's a post that specifically mentions those DIY ornaments, too: sheholdsdearly.com/diy-christmas-ornaments/

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Lots of great ideas. I have always used stockings as decor. In fact, I never have a wreath in my front door... I have a beautiful velvet stocking stuffed with batting inside. I put greens, twigs, soft old fashioned handmade candy canes, a few dangle jingle bells. I love that its different .

[@Rita-hz2iu]

What a great idea.

[@janetamond2616]

Thank you defending(?) the idea of new items. It is difficult for some people to decorate an entire home with found objects. And ribbons are timeless, less expensive, vintage looking, and reminiscent of yesteryear. Great ideas! AS USUAL! Setting 100K records for a very good reason! Very thoughtful and inclusive presentation.

[@margotzaharek8730]

Where did you get the green satin ribbon on the door? I love it!

[@patriciacinea3097]

Sarah, you're spot on! Nothing like adding a few trends to one's traditional decor. I personally enjoy adding a Nativity scene on my mantel, plus a tiny one in my dining room. Those silky ribbons you have are so beautiful and something easily changed out from year to year. I am seeing more of the Woodland Theme tree with naturally dried elements, plus faux birds, sprayed gold walnuts...

[@nicolemangum5023]

I love the Little Women trend. I basically only decorated with greenery, bells, ribbon, and winter clothing this Christmas and I love how it looks. Also, I would love to be entered in Kristin’s giveaway!

[@cindisartors117]

Always wonderful information!! I'm using alot of mercury glass and soft mint green ribbon. I'm allergic to most types of fresh trees, so still doing beautiful artificial trees, currently 5 large, 3 smaller and 1 using only framed prints of my grandchildren. Oh, and ironically using more candles this year!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!! And congratulations on reaching the new number of subscribers!!!

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Thank you for sharing all your Christmas ideals. I’m from California.. it’s always so nice to see so much beauty else where. 🎄 Lived all your ideals. 🤗

[@victorialove7283]

I LOVE the vintage, dark academia. I would love to be part of the giveaway. Thank you! Can you give us more about this “lifestyle decorating?” Love this idea.

[@arlenekaiser4615]

I love the “trends”. I’ve been trendy for a really long time. I’d like to be in the art give away drawing. Congratulations on the silver plack!

[@juliebarrett8903]

Yes please to art give away! Such a lovely gesture - thank you. I also appreciated your encouragement to add more stockings, just because we love them. Breaking through the “shoulds ” of decorating is so essential to creating a home that reflects real life instead of replicas of magazine pages. Lovely video, as always. ❤🎄❤

[@user-SusanB2155]

Thank you, Sarah! Everything looks so beautiful! I would appreciate being entered into the art give away.

[@TheRustyTrike]

I love Krysta. Her home is beautiful.

[@AshleyZesiger]

I'd love to be part of the art giveaway! Love your style!

[@JShow78]

Ohh I love it all. Ribbon is probably my favorite “trendy thing as it’s being used” as I find it simple yet elegant and just enough ❤️. I recently visited a Victorian mansion decorated for Christmas, amazing and it had 90% of the original furniture/upholstery/rugs and curtains.., total eye opener and really lovely. I recently looked into authentic magazine articles from 1880s advising women how to decorate a tree and I hoping to incorporate many of that next year

[@karenbudnick]

Congratulations on 100k! I'd love to be included in the art give away.

[@bluesky7226]

Yes, I would love to be entered in the art giveaway! I love all those elements you discussed. I keep collecting bells of all sorts. Love the velvet ribbon. Adding vintage ornaments to my collection that I pick up at estate sales! Thanks does the lovely video, Sarah! ❤ ( I have had a table top tree for years that I put up on my foyer table.)

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

I appreciate you. Thanks for all the inspiration. And yes, I would like a chance at the art give away!

[@cinder8290]

I love all the velvet this year as well as the mixed greens. I don't live where I can do the mixed greens so I stick with pretty velvet ribbons.

[@joannkeeler6582]

Thank you to Krysta for the giveaway - that’s so nice of her. Please enter me. I have just come across her channel in the last few months and really love it. She does beautiful work. I absolutely loved what she did with her a little boy’s room. So gorgeous. Loved this video, Sarah. I have been sensing a move towards simplicity this year in a lot of the decor videos and posts by the folks I follow on KZbin and elsewhere. And kind of the old-fashioned way. I am definitely keeping things a little simpler and doing the old fashioned thing this year, too. Which I tend to anyway. But I’m keeping the volume down, so to speak. And definitely using more of what I have. Just a simpler year. I’m having a ball with orange slices and candles on the tree. Lol. Thank you for another beautiful video! 🙏🏻❤️

[@teresadtone8862]

I would love to join the art giveaway. Love both of your styles ❤

[@cvonsutphen]

*Art Work* . I'm so grateful to you for introducing Meeker Home and DIY, I am subscribed and enjoy her content. I enjoy a very earthy and gathered rustic vibe for Winter decorating. I build my stash with after season finds.

[@janicerichardson4489]

Love all the ideas of Christmas decor that you have given to each of us. I love the ideas of all the ribbon ideas. I would love to be in the drawing for some Artwork. Thank You Sarah. 🌲🌲🌲

[@dioneastepp]

Love this video! I starting following both you and Krysta this season and have been binge watching 😊. I would love to be entered into the artwork giveaway! I love the idea of changing it out for the seasons. The velvet ribbons and bells are my favorite. Thank you for all the inspiration. I am so glad I found your channel.

[@jenniferdahl4010]

Huh. I’ve done a table top tree in the corner of my dining room the past couple of years on a small round low accent table and then I filled under it with a bunch of different levels of battery pillar candles on timers. It looks lovely in the evening. The only thing on that tree is white lights, preserved maple and oak leaves I laid on the branches here and there that I made with water and glycerin, and glass icicles. I leave it up through till end of end of January. It’s my winter tree. My big tree I used a whole bunch of dried hydrangeas and more icicles.

[@tammyr6669]

Such beautiful decor and ideas! I love both of your channels and would love to be entered into the Art giveway!! Tfs❤

[@paulinaperalta8992]

Thank you Sarah for doing the research for us! Love your ideas. I would like to be in the art giveaway drawing! 😊

[@christineh5856]

I love them all but I’m going to have to go with RIBBON! There are so many beautiful ribbons out there and so many ways to use them! Thanks for the video. Your house looks lovely!🎄

[@leannglasman7147]

Loved this video. Christmas is my favorite time of year. The lights, glittering decorations, family, and gift giving all brighten the dreary, gray days of winter. 🎄❤️🎄 Watching the trends is always fun and inspiring!

[@sharongruener6078]

Thank you for the tip. CHristmas Blessings.

[@ellenliccardi7671]

Thank you Sarah! Always get inspiration from you. Especially, during the Holiday Season 💚

[@helenbond8893]

King Edward himself had really nothing to do with the change in decor. lol

[@BeckyErnst]

Yes to the artwork giveaway! I enjoy watching Krysta Meeker's channel. Great pairing of the two of you. Thank you both for sharing such awesome inspirational videos.

[@jennyleathem5161]

Yes to the art giveaway. You and Krista are two of my favorites with design 😊

[@tarahoit1501]

Yes to the art giveaway! Sounds amazing. Love your design and your warm presence.

[@LausDeoLiving]

Oh Sarah...thank you so much for sharing this inspirational video

[@MicheleYoung-w5s]

I've been using ribbons for over twenty years for Christmas decorating. They can really change the look of your decorations and greenery. So versatile and beautiful.

[@eileengraves1217]

I LOVE the artwork! Your home is beautiful Sarah!

[@karenhanley3912]

Your home looks so beautiful with the addition of the Victorian and Edwardian styles 🎄 Thank you for all your wonderful styling ideas for Christmas 🎅🏻 You are such an inspiration!

[@DebiRumsey]

I’d LOVE to be entered in the art giveaway with Krista! I watch her videos over and over! (along with yours lol!) I used her last year’s Christmas decor style in my home this year lol, I’m just waiting for her to finish her Charles Dickens Christmas theme this year so I can get some ideas for next year! Got a lot of ideas from yours as well! Thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@Erica.S19]

CONGRATULATIONS ON OVER THE 100K!! WELL DESERVED! OOH how I love Yours & Kristen's channel! Be still my heart!! I would LOVE to be in her art giveaway! What an amazing opportunity! Thank you both for a chance!! Such a beautiful room you did using the William Morris inspiration. You're so right as far as trends go...they're inspiring to us to think outside the box. Love using my ribbons and changing the colors make the biggest yet simplest change. I ABSOLUTELY have fallen in love with the Victorian/Edwardian style of everything!! I'm so inspired by you & Kristen's page. One day hopefully I will get the look down and be happy again in my space. Been stuck for awhile on just how to transition (I think bc I love to many styles...😂 from moody, cottage, Victorian, academia to everyday simplicity lol) wishing you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@judyvarner8254]

My home is 99 percent re~loved items and furniture, I prefer antique, thrift shops, than box stores, but I do mix new with old, and have more of an Edwardian~Victorian~dark academia look to my home..you go girls, DO WHAT YOU LOVE,AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

[@snowcm135]

I would love to be included in the art give away. I moved into our new home last February and we spent six months concentrating on getting the outside buttoned up. New siding, windows, gutters, and roof. Now it's time to tackle the inside! I love your dark, moody design!

[@marydumois4242]

Ooof I hate the asymmetrical garland….

[@SheHoldsDearly]

To each their own. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@alisonsmith7162]

Hi dear Sarah and Krysta, thank you so much for offering the giveaways to celebrate Sarah's 100K subscribers. Im in Australia, so i dont know how the artwork prize would work for the middle of summer, but im game Krysta. I'd love to be in your giveaway Sarah, but the room I'd pick is too disorganised to photograph.

[@christinabristol6420]

Love love your Christmas ball bedroom & Santa’s desk! Please enter me in the Krista Meeker giveaway. Thank you for all you do & congratulations on 100,000 viewers.

[@lavettamoff7883]

I would love to be considered for the art giveaway. Love your vlog. Though,I am absolutely fond of Little woman I never follow trends.I had a serious major Surgery this year so,I put my tree up early.I did tie champagne gold ribbons all over my tree with my traditional red,green,and some rustic.I love it,and since,I can't drive until after Jan3,I am enjoying Christmas in my house.

[@beautyawakenmack5971]

Your home decor is so beautifully inspiring. I enjoy changing things up every year. Really like the trees, the wide branching and the simplicity of fewer decorations. Exactly what our tree looks like this holiday season. Thank you so much for inspiring us to create beautiful and peaceful homes! 💕🌲🏠

[@heathermacleod7068]

I absolutely love all these trends. Totally my vibe and what I’m doing!!! As well would love to have a piece of Kristin’s Art giveaway!! You are both just amazing!

[@suecorrigan1216]

Vintage/Victorian has always been my style!! Never cared what other people liked, and I enjoyed whatever they had, but mine has been the same my whole life!! Pretty sure it won't change now!! I'm 63!!

[@salimorton641]

Not necessary to enter me in anything. But, I do like the dried orange slices. I may try my hand at drying some this year. I have strung popcorn and cranberries many years ago and made fabric ornaments when our children were babies and toddlers. And our tree was 2 ft silver tree from Grants 5 and 10. We couldn't afford much but I could sew and still do. I have never done garlands, so those are on my list for collecting for my small front porch. I have been given so many cast off Christmas decorations over the years and collected crochet snowflakes and all manor of icicles. From Dollar Tree. Walmart and craft stores that I decorated my 2&1/2 foot green artificial tree with just those with white lights on top of a round table. I used a white table cloth under my grandma's old lace table cloth for the skirt. And I do have my crochet angel on top. Something else I do and have done for years is save all my Christmas card that were sent to us/me and frame the Nativity story and placed in gold frames. And those are place on a prominent place. Over the years I have done Santa Clause themes the same way. As well as others. I am keeping it simple this tree. But I have gone over the top with lights and multiple trees inside and out flaking the front door. I thift as much as I can and nothing is matchy, but I love how having some new and older pieces pulled together looks. Anyway, I find your channel wonderful and inspiring. Thank you.

[@s.barlow7062]

I really enjoy a simplified Christmas and moving away from strictly red & green, if done tastefully. please include me in the Art Giveaway. So generous of you. Happy decorating!

[@odilegabayengel4192]

I would love to be entered in the art giveaway of your friend Christy ! Again Congratulations on the 100 k ! I remember your beginning, and when you passed 40 k….

[@NotTooShabbyPatti]

Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers! Please enter me in the art giveaway! I love simple handmade Christmas decor.

[@BellaDonna925]

Please enter me in the Art giveaway. ♥️ All great ideas. I’ve been doing most of these for years. I have a ton of mercury glass ornaments in different sizes and I love them dearly. I love the idea of using them on garlands and wreaths and stairwells. It’s always nice to get a new idea for something you already have. Gonna have to try some ribbon decor. It looks so pretty. You’ve done a great job with your Christmas decorations. You always do beautiful things. Thank you.

[@mariehayes6934]

What a lovely video and I also loved your Edwardian Christmas home tour- your whole home looks totally different now and it is just gorgeous and a real inspiration!! Oh, yes, please add me to the art give away- thankyou so much. Merry and blessed Christmas to you and your your family

[@bitcoin_deb3428]

I'd love to be considered for Krista's artwork! I'd sign up for your giveaway but we rent the upstairs of a farmhouse and basically the apartment is a long hallway with rooms off of it. Would be near impossible to design for. Great trend tips Sarah I love them all!

[@adaisychain5]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and delightful ideas! I think this video offered a wide variety of ideas for your viewers! Yes, please enter me in the giveaway! Sounds very exciting!

[@melindaferreira9879]

Agreed! I actually have all of these already incorporated in my decor. I dont follow trends , I just do what i like. Ive always favored a simple old fashioned vibe so im on trend without even trying..😊

[@ladyroes3682]

I follow both you and Krista, Sarah, and would love to be entered into Krista’s giveaway too. I love her art collection. I recently did a gallery wall and I don’t love three of the pictures, so I want to work on replacing those three. Thank you both so much for all that you put into your channels. ♥️

[@MariaRodriguez-ts3bg]

Please enter me for the art giveaway. I am subscribed to both channels. Love the style for my kids room. Merry Christmas to both 🌲🔔⛸️

[@hudsonboycandleco.8317]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas! I would love to participate in the art giveaway. Recently ordered pinecone cookie mold, looking forward to using them this season!

[@JennaDPhotographyAK]

Lots of great classic ideas here that will really never go out of style in my opinion. I wanted to do the ribbons on the tree this year but with 3 cats I figured that wouldn't end well. LOL I love Krysta's art shop! I'd love to be entered in the giveaway. :)

[@andreasmith6031]

I brought out my grandmother's teapot and have been using teacups for my tea. The vintage nostalgia of it warms my heart and I love using these pieces that have such history and love. Thank you. xo

[@nicovasa]

Please enter me into the Art giveaway! I absolutely adore your style and hers! Would be so beautiful in my home! Congrats on 100K! 🎉🎉

[@kathybruns8404]

Thank you! This year I added a lot of velvet and satin ribbon. I would love to be considered for Krysta’s art. Merry Christmas!

[@maeb7723]

Yes I would love the art giveaway! I love all these ideas. Hard to choose between them. We love our random collection of ornaments, for sure. Asymmetry and candles are going on at our house!

[@michelecanfield9184]

I find it hard to shop and display art work in frames. I find it will look good in the store but when I get the print or pictures home, I feel like it's a big yuck . Enter me in the give away maybe?

[@elizabethpowell9617]

Love your content. Please enter me for Krista Meeker giveaway. Merry Christmas!!!