Primitive Christmas Decor
Primitive Christmas Decor evokes the warmth and simplicity of earlier times, often drawing inspiration from Early Americana and farmhouse styles. This type of seasonal decor emphasizes natural materials, handmade elements, and a muted, earthy color palette.
Some ideas and elements to consider for your primitive Christmas decor:
Natural materials including foraged finds: Gather pinecones, twigs, branches, dried flowers, and berries from your surroundings or local craft stores. These are perfect for wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces.
Fabric and textures: Try burlap, plaid, undyed wool, and off-white cotton for ribbons, tree skirts, stockings, and throws for an extra primitive look.
Wood: Incorporate wooden signs, and furniture with a worn, unrefined look to embrace the primitive style. We have a great set of wooden beads that are reminiscent of cranberries.
Handmade ornaments and decorations: The best ornaments are the ones that are made by our children, right? Great family projects include crafting ornaments from dough or felt and shaping them into all the seasonal motifs. You can make traditional popcorn and cranberry garland and add festive hand-made bows to your decor.
Earthy color palettes with muted tones: Deep greens, rich reds, warm golds and browns, earthy tans, and whites are ideal for capturing a natural, rustic feel.
Accents: Consider adding pops of muted metallics like bronze or copper to complement the warmth of your decorations. We have some really terrific bells that add just the right element.
Lighting: Enhance the atmosphere with subdued lighting including warm white fairy lights or lanterns to create a cozy and inviting ambiance. You can also decorate bare twigs in vases with tangled fairy lights for an festive display. Add window lights to your windows during the holidays, though we leave ours up year round leaving a warm glow at every window in every season.
Wreaths and garlands: Weave together branches or twigs, like pine, willow, and ivy, to create wreaths or garlands and add ribbons for a festive touch. We have a great selection of artificial wreaths, garlands, candle rings and more!
Table settings: Consider using burlap table runners, mason jar centerpieces filled with pine branches and candles, and hand-painted wooden coasters or napkin rings made from jute.
Scented candles: Choose scents like pine, cranberry, or cinnamon to evoke the holiday spirit and create a pleasing aroma throughout your home. Our favorite is the Evergreen and Citrus Candle!
Primitive Christmas Decor is about celebrating simplicity, nature, and the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands. We have carefully curated a collection of Primitive Christmas items that are unique and well made. Enjoy shopping for yourself or for gift giving!