Christmas in July 2025 - day 10

 

🎄 July 10 – A Neutral Color Scheme with Holiday Pops

Welcome to Day 10!

Let’s talk about choosing a neutral color base for your holiday decor — with small pops of color for each season. This makes your home feel calm, cozy, and stylish all year long.

🤍 Start with a neutral base:

Use soft, simple colors like:

• White

• Beige

• Gray

• Wood tones

These colors look beautiful with any holiday and never go out of style.

🎄 Add pops of holiday color:

Once your base is neutral, it’s easy to switch up the look! For Christmas, add:

• Red or green pillows

• A plaid blanket

• Ornaments in a bowl

• A little greenery or berries

Later, you can trade those for pink in February or yellow in spring — no need to change everything.

This way, your decor stays easy and elegant, and you don’t need big bins of stuff to create the holiday mood!

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 9

 

🎄 July 9 – DIY Multi-Holiday Decor

Day 9 is all about getting crafty! 🎨

Let’s make some DIY decorations that you can use for more than one holiday. These projects are fun, easy, and great for saving space.

🛠️ Why DIY multi-holiday decor?

• You can use it again and again

• It’s easy to change colors or styles

• It adds a personal touch to your home

• It's budget-friendly!

🧵 Ideas to try:

• Wood bead garlands – Paint them red + green for Christmas, then switch to pastels or leave them neutral for year-round use.

• Chalkboard signs or whiteboard frames – Write holiday messages that you can erase and update anytime.

• Mini banners or felt garlands – Use clips to swap out shapes and colors for each season.

• Mason jars or jars with ribbon – Fill with candy canes at Christmas, candy hearts in February, or tiny eggs in spring.

Pick just one project and have fun with it! These crafts make it easy to decorate without needing a lot of storage space.

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 8

🎄 July 8 – Multi-Holiday Decor Basics

Welcome to Day 8 of our Christmas in July series!

Today we’re keeping things simple with decor that works all year—perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter, and more.

🌿 Here's how to style it:

• Start with neutral pieces like wood, glass, or white candles

• Add a small pop of colour (red for Christmas, pink for Valentine’s)

• Keep the rest soft and calm—think greenery, natural textures, and simple shapes

• Swap accents seasonally, but use the same base items all year

This lets you decorate for any holiday without clutter—and keeping things peaceful and elegant!

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 7

 

🎄 July 7 – Tea Towels & a Holiday Tray

Happy Day 7 of our Christmas in July fun!

Today we’re adding a festive touch to your kitchen or dining space using holiday tea towels and a simple tray centerpiece.

These are small touches — but they make a big difference!

🫖 Why use tea towels?

Holiday tea towels are:

• Easy to fold or hang on your oven or hooks

• Super cute and festive

• Easy to store — just fold them with your regular linens!

Look for ones with little trees, snowflakes, or your favorite holiday colors. You only need one or two to make the space feel special.

🪵 Try a tray centerpiece too:

Take a wooden or metal tray, and add:

• A candle

• A mini tree

• Some ornaments

• Or a small string of fairy lights

This makes a lovely focal point for your table, counter, or even a shelf.

---

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 6

 

🎄 July 6 – Ornament Bowls

Welcome to Day 6 of the Christmas in July series!

Today’s idea is one of the easiest and prettiest ways to decorate: ornament bowls.

Instead of hanging all your ornaments on the tree, try placing a few in a bowl or tray on your table, shelf, or dresser. It takes almost no time — and you don’t need much space.

✨ Why use ornament bowls?

• Easy to change anytime

• Takes no storage (just reuse a bowl you already have!)

• Looks festive in any room — even the kitchen or bathroom!

🎨 How to make one:

1. Pick a bowl, tray, or basket — glass, wood, or even a small crate

2. Add some shiny ornaments in your favorite holiday colors

3. You can mix in pinecones, beads, ribbon, or fairy lights too

Try using all red ornaments for a bold look, or mix gold, silver, and white for something softer. This is such a fun and relaxing way to decorate — and perfect for small spaces.

Picture credit: Creative Ways to Dress up Your Christmas Home Decor With Holiday Ornaments - Shiplap and Shells

Image created by chat GPT

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 5

 

🎄 July 5 – Simple Holiday Touches: Blankets & Bedding

Welcome to Day 5 of our Christmas in July celebration!

Today is all about holiday blankets and cozy bedding — small items that can make a big difference in how your home feels during the season. You don’t need to buy big decorations. Just a few soft, festive touches can bring warmth and cheer to any room.

✨ Why blankets and bedding?

• They’re easy to store — just fold them up and tuck them away

• They bring comfort and style without taking up much space

• You can use neutral colors with small holiday patterns, or go bold with classic reds and greens

🛋️ Simple ideas to try:

• Lay a red or plaid blanket on your couch or chair

• Use festive pillowcases or sheets on your bed

• Mix in cream or white pieces for a cozy, wintry look — even in summer!

This is an easy way to feel the magic of the holidays without pulling out the big boxes. 

A few years back I bought a cream, gray with a fine line of red warm bedcover at costco's.. I just add a Christmas blanket and voila!  And I have that plain cream pillow cover just as in the picture above.

Christmas in July 2025 - Day 4

 

🎬 July 4 – Friday Night at the Movies: One Magic Christmas

It’s Friday — time to relax with a Christmas movie under the glow of fairy lights! Tonight’s pick is One Magic Christmas, a heartwarming holiday film filled with magic, family, and second chances.

This cozy movie pairs perfectly with a comforting meal and a festive sip.

🍽 Tonight’s Pairing:

Comfort Food: Baked Mac & Cheese (creamy, cozy, and easy to share)
Festive Drink: Sparkling Apple Cider (served chilled in a fancy glass)

Set up a tray, grab a soft blanket, and enjoy a quiet night in with a little Christmas sparkle.

📸 Movie Night Vibes

1. Cozy couch setup with blankets, fairy lights, and snacks

2. Baked mac and cheese served in a baking dish with warm lighting

🎄 One Magic Christmas reminds us that sometimes, the holiday season is about finding hope in the small moments. Happy Friday!