Surviving Christmas

Bedrooms, by their nature are private places of sanctuary. They are certainly not the place for lights flashing to programmed Christmas music (unless you're into that sort of thing!), but they can definitely use a little touch of holiday spirit just the same.

 The Master Bedroom

I love having simple decorations in the bedroom. Don't know why – just do. I guess its because I want to get as much of “the season” as I can in the few short weeks its here.

For me, I love to have a vase of Christmas flowers in the center of my dresser, and a garland around my mirror and window frame. I usually toss up a window cling or two as well.

My color scheme readily lends itself to Christmas decorating in my bedroom – creams, muted pinks and burgundy with a touch of sage. I can toss a couple crocheted pillows on my bed with a burgundy and cream colored quilt, and the room is decorated!

If you want to spring for it, there are bed sets – pillow shams, bedspreads, etc – that can be purchased. They do not necessarily have to have Santa and his reindeer on them, you can get reds, burgundy, greens and golds in solids and prints that work wonderfully.

Besides – if it goes with the regular décor, these things can be used year round. Its only the color and feel you are interested in anyway.

Decorating Younger Kids' Bedrooms

For kids rooms, of course the choice is up to their parents...

When my own daughter was little, I allowed her to have a full blown (though small) Christmas tree in her room. We made a day out of making and buying ornaments for it and everything.

There were always paper cut outs, window clings and lights, too.

For some kids, this is a bedtime distraction that parents just don't want or need to deal with – especially for really little ones. However, even for babies, a cut out or two brings Christmas into the bedroom without overwhelming little nervous systems!

Christmas Decorations for Older Kids' Rooms

For older kids – I left the choices up to my daughter. Once she was about 12, I let her decide what and how much she put up in her room, and only helped if I was asked to join in. Of course, this meant that if anything needed to be purchased, she either had to use her allowance or do extra chores.

One year she went out and bought a 6 foot live tree for her room, and all the lights to go with it! I didn't say a word, but she learned the value of the money she'd spent when she ran out for her shopping and had to do quite a few chores and errands to earn what she needed for shopping...

Christmas Ideas for the Guest Room

Guest rooms are best sparingly decorated... Tossing a nice comforter with Christmas colors on the bed, and maybe having a small vase with ornaments in it on the dresser is more than enough. If you want more, consider plain greenery garlands over door, window or mirror frames, and perhaps an elegant runner under the vase on the dresser.

Unless you are sure to have company, minimal decorations bring in the spirit without causing a head-ache over packing after the season is over.

Do you decorate the bedrooms in your home? I'd love it if you would share your ideas here!!

Many Blessings

GrannySue

Got any ideas for us all?? Be sure to take a moment to post them below!