30+ Unique Christmas Decorating Ideas

I love decorating for the holidays and after seven years of blogging I have a lot of projects that I’ve shared. Here are 30+ unique Christmas decorating ideas.

Candles in antlers with greenery, crock Christmas tree, and white Christmas tree.

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I can’t believe how many Christmas projects I’ve shared over the years! I went back to 2011 to find posts and some of the photos are pretty bad but I’ve shared some of those projects with you here today. So starting from 2011 to 2018, here are the majority of my Christmas decorating ideas.

1.Eiffel Tower Snowy Centrepiece 

My snowy centrepiece is just some buffalo snow on a silver platter with a cloche. I’ve had my collection of Eiffel towers for years. You can find them everywhere when you look for them.

Eiffel Towers in cloches on table.

2. Easy No Sew JOY Pillow

Nothing is easier than a no-sew pillow, am I right?

Joy pillow on bench beside Christmas tree.

3. Twine Christmas Trees

These twine Christmas trees are fun and very inexpensive to make.

3 twine Christmas trees on a serving plate.

4. Make a Holiday To Do List on a Chalkboard

If you already have a chalkboard at home, turn it into a Holiday To Do List! It looks festive and is useful to remind you what fun things you’re planning this season.

Holiday to do list on wall.

5. Hang Stockings on Fireplace Screen & Add Small Trees to Crocks

Decorated fireplace mantel with stockings hung up.

If you have a fireplace screen, why not hook your stockings to it? Adding some small shrubs to some crocks on either side add symmetry and is a great way to bring in that fresh tree smell without getting a real Christmas tree.

6. Use a Galvanized Tub as a Christmas Tree Stand

This faux little tree is for my kids to decorate and I love adding it to this old galvanized tub. I put bags of rice over the stand so it doesn’t fall over and a blanket over top.

Galvanized tub as a tree stand with Christmas tree in it.

7. Add Mini Faux Trees to Urns or Trophies 

Pop in a faux mini tree to a trophy for a grand look!

Mini Christmas tree on table in kitchen.

8. Decorate Vintage Finds with Christmas Decor

If you love vintage finds as much as I do, add a sprig of garland or a bottle brush tree next to it. It will bring focus to that item and look festive.

Branches of cranberries surrounding the vintage typewriter.

9. Jute and Glitter Wreaths

I like simple wreaths and using jute webbing gives it that vintage feel.

Jute wreath hanging on fence outside.

10. Use Tomato Cages for Eiffel Tower Christmas Trees

Tomato cages for trees? Why not! It looks party like a Christmas tree and partly like the Eiffel Tower so I’m in love either way.

Eiffel Tower in crock and white chair with a pillow on it.

11. Add Fresh Greenery and Christmas Picks to Vintage Crates 

Have an old crate? Pop in some branches and evergreen to bring some fresh evergreen scent to your home.

An old crate with evergreen in it on shelf.

12. Easy Christmas Ornament Garland

Some thick rope, ornaments and ornament hooks and you’ve got yourself a very festive and inexpensive garland!

Ornaments strung up hanging by window.

13. Use Old Sleeves from a Sweater to Make a Wreath

Have an old sweater that you don’t use anymore? Use the sleeves from it to make a wreath!

Wreath made out of an old sweater hanging on a wooden door.

14. Vintage Vertical Christmas Garland

This is one of my favourite Christmas decor projects. Small clipboards, vintage postcards and fresh greenery make a lovely Christmas garland.

Vintage postcards hanging on a clipboard in kitchen.

15. Sheet music Wooden Tag Ornaments 

Making your own Christmas ornaments is very inexpensive and beautiful like these sheet music papers glued over wooden tags.

Music note ornament hanging on white Christmas tree.

16. Use Old Plaid PJs to Make a Wreath

Have old plaid pyjamas? Turn the legs into a wreath!

Wreath made out of plaid pyjamas.

17. Glittery Tree Sign – Joyeux Noel

Nothing says French Christmas than a Joyeux Noel sign for your tree!

Joyeux Noel hanging on white Christmas tree.

18. Vintage Christmas Postcards

Vintage postcards with glitter taped over your regular artwork upgrades your wall decor for Christmas.

Vintage postcards that are framed hanging on wall.

19. Crock-Mas Tree

Have a collection of crocks like I do? Why not make a tree out of them?

A Christmas crock tree in living room.

20. Spool and Wool Christmas Garland

Some mini wooden spools and wool make a beautiful garland for your tree.

Wooden spool garland on Christmas tree.

21. Use Different Ribbon on Your Tree Each Year

I keep the same ornaments, trees, wreaths and garland for my Christmas decor each year.  To change it up from year to year, I use different ribbon on the tree.

Christmas tree in dining room with Mora clock.

22. Painted Trunk for Christmas Presents

Have an old trunk in the basement? Paint it a glittery paint colour and add a ribbon around it to hold all your Christmas presents.

Old trunk with Christmas presents in it beside tree.

23. Moose Antler Centrepiece

Add some fresh greenery and candles to a moose antler for a unique and inexpensive centrepiece.

Moose antler with greenery and candles in it.

24. Add Ribbon to Christmas Garland

I use the same basics every year for Christmas decor (tree, garland, wreaths) so adding velvet ribbon to the garland changes the whole look the next year.

Ribbon around a fireplace.

25. Add Wooden Beads & Eucalyptus to Christmas Garland

Adding fresh eucalyptus and wooden beads also changes the look for another year!

Fireplace with white stockings and greenery around it.

26. European-Looking Vintage Stocking Sewing Pattern

Can’t find vintage looking stockings? Make your own using my sewing pattern!

Wooden sleigh with candles on it in front of fireplace.

27. Snowy Table Centrepiece

Did you know that epsom salts down the middle of my table? Don’t worry, there’s a way I’ve contained it on the table so it’s not as messy as you think! Click the link above to get the directions.

Mini Christmas trees on table with silver bells.

28. Hang Mini Wreaths on Back of Chairs (DIY Joyeux Noel Banners)

Mini wreaths hanging on the backs of chairs is adorable! I made the wreaths along with the Joyeux Banners! Click above to get the directions.

Dining room chair with mini wreath on the back of it.

29. Christmas Grapevine Wreath

Grapevine wreaths are so pretty to begin with so it doesn’t take much to add a few embellishments to make it festive.

Grapevine wreath on antique mirror on mantel.

30. Gingerbread House Centrepiece on a Sleigh

You’ll never believe I just used hot glue to assemble these gingerbread kits together. So easy! And don’t worry, my kids had their own gingerbread house to decorate and eat.

Gingerbread houses on sleigh.

31. Snow Globe Cloches

I’ve used my cloche collection for fall, Halloween and Christmas this year. Turning them into snow globes was my best idea yet!

Snow globes in cloches.

32. DIY Plaid Ornaments

Using plastic ornaments and plaid ribbon, these plaid ornaments are easy to make and look beautiful.

Plaid ornaments on tree.

33. Add Faux Wrapped Gifts to a Dough Bowl for a Centrepiece

Nothing keep be cheaper than wrapping up empty boxes for a truly festive look. Add them to a dough bowl or basket for a beautiful centrepiece.

3 green wreaths hanging in dining room.

That’s a lot of projects I’ve done! There are even more that I didn’t include so be sure to check out my Christmas section for more inspiration.

Merry Christmas!

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