Denmark Cottage Christmas 2017

This Christmas I went with a more simplistic/elegant design. It was perfect! Thankfully it’s not much to take down and put away and I’m not tired of looking at it yet, so I highly recommend the more simple approach. 

I like using crates or baskets instead of the traditional tree stand for our Christmas trees. Just be sure to use a bucket with dirt if you have a real tree, this will protect your containers.

I always collect fresh greens from outside to tuck around the house. I usually wait a week or two before Christmas to cut them since they will dry out pretty quickly. You can also soak them in water to help them last longer.

I also love Adding live greenery or other outside elements to my gifts. Simple and beautiful.