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It\u2019s an amazing thing. \u00a0On the days leading up to Christmas, I just can\u2019t imagine feeling ready to take it all down. \u00a0The Christmas season is just so fun and cozy and wonderful!<\/p>\n
And every, single year, a few days after Christmas, I start getting the itch to take it down. \u00a0I think it feels good to refresh and restyle. \u00a0Then, I can get the hard work of organizing and getting Christmas decoration storage ideas for next year all done and over with!<\/p>\n
I start getting excited about restyling and refreshing our home, making it extra cozy for the winter months.<\/strong> \u00a0(Yes, even in South Florida we get some \u201ccold\u201d winter days!). Soon, I’ll be sharing more posts about making your home cozy for winter and how to decorate after Christmas.<\/p>\n In the meantime, you can find some simple and easy ideas HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In my humble opinion, this is totally up to you and I don’t think there is a right or wrong. \u00a0Traditionally, Christmas decorations should be taken down on the 12th day. \u00a0The date falls on January 5th or 6th (depending on whether you count Christmas Day as day 1 or not).<\/p>\n Realistically, that doesn’t work for all of us, though!<\/p>\n For our family, sometimes we take down the Christmas decor right after Christmas before leaving to travel over our winter break. However, other times the big Christmas take-down doesn\u2019t happen until after New Year\u2019s. \u00a0Many years, we are still celebrating Christmas with extended family over the New Year\u2019s holiday. \u00a0I love to keep our home festive for all of that too!<\/p>\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> If I were home all the time, I would absolutely leave it all up until after New Year\u2019s every year! \u00a0Since I teach full time, it\u2019s really important to me to try and set our family up for a successful and smooth transition back into the school routine. \u00a0There is just something about coming home to a simplified, clean home, makes those first days back a lot easier!<\/p>\n No matter when we take down our Christmas d\u00e9cor, though, being organized and intentional sets us up for an easier time when we take it all out again to do our holiday decorating the following year! \u00a0In this post, I’m going to share some simple steps of the ways that work the best for our family when we are storing festive decorations.<\/p>\n That may look a little different for your family. \u00a0However, hopefully it sparks some inspiration and motivation when you’re ready to get the job done for your home too!<\/p>\n Our family works together each year to get the d\u00e9cor taken down, organized, and stored away.<\/p>\n Storing Christmas decorations doesn’t have to be a terrible chore!<\/strong> \u00a0Every year, a few more memories pack themselves into those totes and into our hearts!<\/p>\n We don\u2019t have a fancy system or any revolutionary storage solutions for storing Christmas decorations. \u00a0However, we do have practical methods and simple steps that we have worked hard to streamline over the past couple of years to make the task as easy and time-friendly as possible.<\/p>\n Any kind of storage and organization really depends a lot on the space and items you\u2019re working with. \u00a0I\u2019ll share some general tips of Christmas decoration storage ideas that work for us!<\/strong> \u00a0Then, you can tweak these ideas to work for your storage area and family needs too.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 1 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n First of all, gather all Christmas d\u00e9cor into one central place. \u00a0Our long, farmhouse table works great. \u00a0Next, organize d\u00e9cor into groupings of like items. \u00a0On the other hand, if you like to do the same decor in each room, each year, you can also group items by the room they are used in.<\/p>\n I tend to mix mine up and use them differently, so grouping into like items works best for me!<\/strong><\/p>\n If there is anything left in the Christmas bins that I didn\u2019t use, I pull that out and either group it with like items or put it in a donate pile to get rid of.<\/p>\n This is the best time to declutter! \u00a0Don’t bother taking up space and time to store things that you know you aren’t going to use anymore.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 2 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 2 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u200bWhich leads me to step two! \u00a0Anything that you didn\u2019t use this year or don\u2019t want to keep, set aside into a donate pile! \u00a0There is no reason to keep storing things you aren\u2019t going to use and it helps minimize, at least a little bit, for when you start decorating the following year!<\/p>\n Storing Christmas decorations that you don’t want or need just takes up extra physical and mental space!<\/strong><\/p>\n While you are already making a huge mess, it’s the best time to declutter and get rid of the broken, unused, unwanted items!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 3 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 3 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Put small items into plastic bags to keep them together. \u00a0For example, my miniature stockings, bottle brush trees, and small nutcrackers go into Ziplocs<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0Simple and easy! \u00a0It’s a lot of plastic bags, but I recycle by using them year after year after year!<\/p>\n Plastic bags seal them as well as keeping them from getting all jumbled and tangled up. \u00a0I also use a plastic bag for things like ornament or bell garlands, as well as little fairy lights. \u00a0It is wonderful to not have a tangled mess when I get it all out to decorate again!<\/strong><\/p>\n I take almost everything out of the original boxes or packaging and repack it. \u00a0However, I do have a small collection of little Christmas village sets that I will put back in the original boxes to avoid potential damage. \u00a0However, those boxes will then go into the appropriate plastic bin.<\/p>\n For my mercury glass or breakable ornament garlands, I use an ornament storage box. \u00a0There are a lot of different options for an ornament storage container out there. \u00a0THIS one is wonderful!<\/p>\n When storing Christmas decorations, I try to carefully think about anything that could make my job easier next year!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Organization-Ziplocks.jpg” title_text=”Christmas-Organization Ziplocks” url=”https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0Gbgyd9ZEae” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Ziplock IMG” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”ziplock bag laying next to small bottlebrush trees, ready to be packed and stored” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 is it okay to store christmas decorations in the garage” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Pack items into plastic containers instead of a cardboard box for the best storage in an attic or garage. \u00a0After using many different ones over the years, we have found this style of storage bin<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 to be the most durable. \u00a0At the same time, they also stack easily and that helps keep our attic (a little more) organized! \u00a0That is my husband’s favorite part about these. \u00a0In fact, we use them for almost all of the storage in our attic. \u00a0The same is true for a garage and sturdy plastic containers like these keep Christmas decorations safe and sound!<\/p>\n These plastic bins also come in different sizes.<\/strong> \u00a0The small ones work perfectly for ornaments and delicate houses or Christmas village pieces, while the extra large ones hold my tabletop artificial Christmas trees, both medium and small tree options alike.\u00a0 A great solution is by packing those trees together, I\u2019m able to keep them from getting smashed by heavier items!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20201229-Christmas-Organization-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201229 – Christmas Organization (1)” url=”https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+kImwCiGG6mSwE41pzTtf4Q” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Stacks of Items IMG” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 how should I organize my christmas decorations for storage ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are a few ways I sort and organize my holiday decorations:<\/p>\n Also, I like to keep out a few vintage ornaments to use in my New Year\u2019s d\u00e9cor! \u00a0You can find 15 super easy ways to decorate for New Year’s over on THIS POST<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0Don\u2019t forget to leave a few Christmas lights out for some cozy vibes during the winter!<\/p>\n I also set aside smaller trees in various sizes.<\/strong> \u00a0They are perfect for living room decor and vignettes on the coffee table or side tables. \u00a0Larger trees are a good idea to keep out also. \u00a0As long as they don’t have a specific Christmas theme, they look beautiful to tuck in a corner or in an entryway.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 how do you store fragile decor” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 how do you organize and store christmas ornaments” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 4 how do you store outdoor christmas decor” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Organization-Stockings-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Christmas Organization Stockings” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WngfIA” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Stockings IMG” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”collection of small neutral-colored stockings” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 5 header” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 5 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Label each tote.\u00a0 We like to use this tape<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and a\u00a0<\/span>sharpie<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n \u00a0Since my d\u00e9cor is always changing and evolving, I don\u2019t have to try and match up items into certain bins the following year!<\/p>\n I save myself a lot of frustration by being able to easily relabel totes as needed when storing Christmas decorations. \u00a0My family is also able to help me better this way too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 6 header” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 6 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Big Christmas trees go into tree bags<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ve tried a few different ones over the years, and have happily invested in heavy duty ones that protect our trees and can be used for several years.\u00a0 It actually saves us extra cost of having to replace them often!<\/p>\n I also combine my 4 foot artificial trees into one tree bag<\/strong> to consolidate things as we are storing Christmas decorations. \u00a0The bags are easy to slide into the attic and patiently wait in the eaves of the house for next year’s Christmas decorating to roll around!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 7 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 7 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This may seem like an odd tip, but it’s okay to ask for help!<\/strong> \u00a0And it’s much better to all work together and get the job done well!<\/p>\n Grab some extra muscle to help you get your bins and bags into storage! \u00a0It\u2019s a big job, but so satisfying to know it\u2019s all packed away neatly in a safe place and ready for you the following year.<\/p>\n Now that our kids are getting older, they are able to be a big help.<\/strong> \u00a0Maybe it’s the teacher that comes out in me, but I think it is important for them to be involved in some of the work that goes behind all the Christmas magic too!<\/p>\n Some years, I have also paid a college student to pack up the Christmas decor while we spent time with family after the holiday. \u00a0It has always been money well-spent to come home to a clean house!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 8 header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 8 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I give our home a good, deep cleaning.<\/p>\n If I can, I hire someone to do this part while we enjoy a family outing! \u00a0It\u2019s fun to come home, knowing that the now empty spaces are ready for me to start transitioning our d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n Plus, it\u2019s easy to clean when all the surfaces are cleared off and the bulky trees are gone! \u00a0(Amazing what collects under those tree skirts! \u00a0Yikes!)<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 8 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n After storing Christmas decorations fully away, our home is always ready for a super thorough cleaning. \u00a0It also helps me start getting ready for some extra organizing in January.\u00a0 You can read more about how I organize my home decor on this post<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”step 8 ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When all the Christmas decor is put away and all my surfaces are cleaned, it feels so good to have a completely blank (and clean!) canvas in front of me, especially as I start creating cozy spots (and reusing some of those faux trees!) all throughout our home to enjoy the rest of the winter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Organization-Totes.jpg” title_text=”Christmas-Organization Totes” admin_label=”Tote IMG” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”large black plastic tote filled with different brass decor pieces” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As you can see, our process for storing Christmas decorations isn’t fancy, \u00a0but it\u2019s fairly efficient and I find this system to be the least overwhelming when it\u2019s time to pull out Christmas d\u00e9cor the next year! \u00a0We have found that the best ideas for us have been the simple ones that are feasible to maintain from year to year.<\/p>\n It’s important to know your space and lay out the best way to store your decor depending on how much room you have.<\/strong> \u00a0Then, you can decide what tools, resources, and storage solutions can work the best for the space you have for storage. \u00a0One thing that helps us is to spend time arranging our attic so that we have as easy access as possible to all of our seasonal decor.<\/p>\n It brings me great satisfaction to know my Christmas d\u00e9cor is neat and tidy, safely stored away, and ready to pull out and enjoy more wonderful memories next year! \u00a0Next, I can start with a completely clean slate and truly refresh our home for the coziest winter!<\/p>\n I hope there are some helpful tips here for you or maybe even some inspiration to get the job done whenever you\u2019re ready! \u00a0In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the present and a very Merry Christmas with your family and friends.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It brings me great satisfaction to know my Christmas d\u00e9cor is neat and tidy, safely stored away, and ready to pull out and enjoy more wonderful memories next year!\u00a0 Next, I can start with a completely clean slate and truly refresh our home for the coziest winter!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Follow Me” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I’d love for you to follow me on social media! \u00a0You can find my home decor inspiration on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen should you put away your\u00a0Christmas decorations?<\/i><\/h3>\n
What are the best ways to store Christmas decorations?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How to Make Storing Christmas Decorations Easy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is the best way to store holiday decorations?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Step One for Storing\u00a0Christmas Decorations: Gather decor into one central place.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step Two for Storing\u00a0Christmas Decorations: Use this as a chance to declutter.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step Three for Storing\u00a0Christmas Decorations: Sort things into like items and use\u00a0<\/strong>plastic bags.<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step Four: Organize your decor to get ready to store it away into sturdy storage boxes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Step Five: Label each tote.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step Six for Storing\u00a0Christmas Decorations: Use Christmas tree bags.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step Seven: Ask for help!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step Eight for Storing\u00a0Christmas Decorations: Deep clean right away.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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