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The season is upon us and if your home is anything like ours, the only decorating that can get done now is the quick, simple, super easy stuff! \u00a0The great news is that easy holiday decorating doesn’t have to be blah or boring. \u00a0In fact, keep reading in this post to see several simple ways I have used leftover and unused ornaments<\/strong> to create statement centerpieces and finishing details all around our home!<\/p>\n At the same time, these are also great ways to feature a particular collection of ornaments or even display sentimental ornaments. \u00a0Actually, some of the ornaments I used were leftover and some are specific groupings I purchased to create quick and easy holiday decorating around our home. \u00a0While a couple are new this year, most of these are things I already had and just styled them a bit differently this year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Family-room-scaled.jpg” alt=”view of the living room styled for Christmas” title_text=”Family room” admin_label=”IMG family room” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”what do you decorate with ornaments for Christmas” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Besides your holiday Christmas tree, of course, there are so many opportunities to use ornaments for easy holiday decorating<\/strong>. \u00a0I will show you several of these ideas in more detail below, but here is a quick list to get your creativity rolling!<\/p>\n Most of all, think outside the box and look for ways to use what you already have for quick Christmas decorating moments!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tablescape-scaled.jpg” alt=”beautiful Christmas table setting with gold flatware and real-touch Christmas greenery” title_text=”Tablescape” admin_label=”IMG tablescape” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”what can you do with ornaments besides trees?” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As you can see from the list above, I only scratched the surface of all the fun and creative ways you can use ornaments for easy holiday decorating around your home. \u00a0Besides your Christmas tree, there are so many ways to feature your favorite ornaments.<\/strong> \u00a0If you have a little time, there are so many great crafts and DIY ideas that you can create with leftover or unused ornaments, not to mention special ones to display.<\/p>\n However, if you are looking for some quick Christmas decorating ideas, ornaments can be great for that too. \u00a0In this post, I’m going to show you some specific ways I used ornaments. \u00a0Each of these ideas were super quick and easy!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Table of Contents DRAFT” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland-on-mantel-scaled.jpg” alt=”garland with ornaments hanging on a chippy white mantel” title_text=”Garland on mantel” admin_label=”IMGgarland on mantel” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][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=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”how do you decorate for Christmas quickly” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I had fun with these quick and easy ideas for Christmas decorating. \u00a0Plus, all of them are pretty inexpensive. \u00a0You can use a lot of things that you already have and even supplement with thrifted finds!<\/p>\n Let’s check out some quick decorating<\/strong> I’ve been doing around here…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#1 bowl” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you’re like me, I didn’t really have leftover ornaments. \u00a0In fact, our big family tree has ample space to continue adding ornaments from our family adventures and yearly ornaments for the kids.<\/p>\n To create this centerpiece, I purchased ornaments that would all blend together to get the look I wanted. \u00a0However, almost all of them were on major clearance or thrifted, so it was still a fairly budget-friendly table centerpiece. \u00a0Additionally, my bowl is HUGE, so it required quite a bit more ornaments than a typical decor bowl!<\/p>\n First, I filled the bowl almost to the top with brown Kraft paper<\/strong>. \u00a0Tucking in the corners around the top helps it to not be visible at the edges of the ornaments.<\/p>\n Pro Tip: Creating faux bases for centerpiece can save you a lot of time and money,<\/strong> as well as items that have to be stored after the holiday!<\/i><\/p>\n Secondly, I created a base layer of ornaments with cheap, plastic ones that were 60% off. \u00a0You could also watch for after-Christmas sales to snag some amazing deals for next year’s decorating too!<\/p>\n Next, I mixed in some vintage and thrifted ornaments with great patina. \u00a0I love how they add some variation and interest while still blending perfectly.<\/p>\n Lastly, I added a few new ornaments that I loved. \u00a0These ornaments have color variations<\/strong> that help pull the vintage white, gold, and mercury colors together.<\/p>\n Pro tip: Use a mixture of sizes for more dimension and interest.<\/i><\/p>\n You can create this look with a pretty serving dish, a favorite vintage ironstone bowl, a wooden dough bowl, or even a pretty basket! \u00a0Any kind of vessel that holds items can work for this too. \u00a0At the same time, you can use any size of bowl that fits your table or vignette.<\/p>\n Remember, it doesn’t have to be large or include a ton of ornaments to be beautiful.<\/strong> \u00a0Even a small bowl of pretty ornaments can add an unexpected sparkle and festive look to a simple coffee table vignette!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Large-bowl-with-ornaments–scaled.jpg” alt=”large gray bowl holding various shaped mercury ornaments” title_text=”Large bowl with ornaments” admin_label=”IMG large bowl of ornaments ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”list of bowls” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Small-bowl-with-bells-scaled.jpg” alt=”small wooden bell filled with various sizes and colors of bells” title_text=”Small bowl with bells” admin_label=”IMG small bowl with bells” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#2 ornament garland” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While I am showing you an ornament garland that I purchased<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, already made into a garland, I have also used ornaments to create super quick and simple DIY garlands.<\/p>\n Whether you purchase your ornament garland or make one, there are so many fun ways to style them! \u00a0This season, I used an ornament garland on my mantel<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, layered with winter greens. \u00a0I love how it adds a touch of sparkle, a great vintage look with the mercury glass, but doesn’t take away from the statement I want to make with the French horn collection!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mantel.png” alt=”beautiful view of a chippy white mantel styled for Christmas with greenery and an ornament garland” title_text=”Mantel” url=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/holidays\/30-neutral-christmas-decor-ideas-for-a-cozy-home\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG mantel” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#2 ornament garland” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The other way I used my ornament garland<\/a><\/strong><\/span> this year (I have 3 of them<\/a><\/strong><\/span> so I use them everywhere!) is to just lay it across winter greenery down the middle of my table! \u00a0So easy to do and it took me only about 1 minute to arrange it.<\/p>\n Pro tip: Turn the ornaments different directions…randomly.<\/strong>..for a casual, effortless look.<\/em><\/p>\n You can’t get an easier centerpiece! \u00a0Okay, well, maybe #4 in this post is a little easier. \u00a0But not much!<\/p>\n I absolutely love using THIS ornament garland<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in different places throughout our home! \u00a0It has a great vintage look and beautiful colors!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ornament-garland-on-centerpiece-scaled.jpg” alt=”ornament garland on top of real-touch Christmas greenery down the middle of a table” title_text=”Ornament garland on centerpiece” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VCXmk4″ url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG ornament garland on centerpiece” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#3 diy napkin rings and place cards” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This tip can be especially helpful if you are hosting a large gathering because it is super budget-friendly! \u00a0You can buy a bucket of inexpensive, simple ornaments and use them to make your Christmas table look amazing.<\/p>\n It’s definitely a lot less expensive than regular napkin rings!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Napkin-ring-scaled.jpg” alt=”shiny silver bell tied with twine around beautiful napkins” title_text=”Napkin ring” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VflnO9″ url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG napkin ring” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/French-horn-ornament-napkin-ring-scaled.jpg” alt=”small French horn used as a napkin ring at a place setting” title_text=”French horn ornament napkin ring” admin_label=”IMG French horn ornament napkin ring” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#4 scatter ornaments for quick centerpiece” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This might seem just too easy, but it actually looks beautiful. \u00a0I tend to forget that the easy and quick ideas can be just as pretty as the ones that take a lot of time!<\/p>\n Using a bucket of simple ornaments, scatter them down the center of the table for a casual centerpiece idea. \u00a0For this table, I used a bouquet in the middle as my main centerpiece and then ornaments on each side. \u00a0They add some sparkle and a festive look but took less than a minute to arrange!<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro tip: For an effortless-looking style, make the ornaments random and don’t space them too perfectly or alternate the styles too exactly. \u00a0Let it be really casual, as if they just “rolled out of the bucket.”<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n Especially if you have place settings that are more involved, this quick and easy holiday centerpiece idea is a great way to balance the center of the table with the place settings. \u00a0It also makes a nice low centerpiece for easy of conversation!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Scattered-ornaments-for-centerpiece-scaled.jpg” alt=”ornaments scattered down the middle of the table runner of a table scape” title_text=”Scattered ornaments for centerpiece” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ufQrRX” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG scattered ornamentsfor centerpiece” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ornament-tablescape-scaled.jpg” alt=”table scape featuring ornaments down the middle of the table as well as each place setting” title_text=”Ornament tablescape” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UmkMc9″ url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG ornament tablescape” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#5 add ornaments to gift wrapping” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You know those trees with the perfectly wrapped presents underneath? \u00a0Each one looks like it took an hour to wrap? \u00a0Ornaments are a perfect way to\u00a0quickly<\/em> create that amazing look under your tree too.<\/strong> \u00a0You can easily tie an ornament onto a gift with twine. \u00a0For an extra special touch, use pretty calligraphy to write the recipient’s name. \u00a0At the same time, the pretty ornament can double as a gift tag too!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ornament-on-gift-scaled.jpg” alt=”image of a Christmas tree with gifts underneath and ornaments tied onto the gifts with twine” title_text=”Ornament on gift” admin_label=”IMG ornament on gift” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/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=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can shop my favorite Christmas decorations over on my storefront, categorized for your convenience:<\/p>\n So quick and simple, right? \u00a0Even though these ideas are all so simple and easy, I think they still add thoughtful detail to your home for Christmas. \u00a0The little things do count<\/em> <\/strong>and hopefully this helps you finish off some of those details around your Christmas home in ways that are budget-friendly, stress-free, and even FUN!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Back-dining-room-scaled.jpg” alt=”view of a large Christmas tree with gifts underneath and a large white table behind the tree” title_text=”Back dining room” admin_label=”IMG back dining room” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”other blogs to enjoy” _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=”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>\nWhat do you decorate with ornaments for Christmas?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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What can you do with ornaments besides trees?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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How to Use Christmas Ornaments for Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How do you decorate for Christmas quickly?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Easy Holiday Decorating Idea #1: Fill a bowl with leftover or unused ornaments.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here’s how I created this centerpiece:<\/em><\/h3>\n
Here are a few favorite bowls that I enjoy using year-round for decorating:<\/h3>\n
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Easy Holiday Decorating Idea #2: Use ornaments for a garland.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How to Make an Ornament Garland:<\/h3>\n
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Easy Holiday Decorating Idea #3: Use ornaments for quick napkin rings or place cards.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here’s how I do it:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Here’s what I used:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Easy Holiday Decorating Idea #4: Scatter ornaments down the middle of the table for a quick and festive centerpiece.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here are some great ornament options online:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Easy Holiday Decorating Idea #5: Use ornaments for some easy sparkle on your Christmas gift wrapping.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here are a few tips:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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How’s that for some easy holiday decorating?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Looking for more quick and easy Christmas decorating ideas? \u00a0Check out these favorite posts too:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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