Last-Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas: Quick & Easy Tips Dear Creatives

Last-Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas: We have all been there at one time or another. The holidays are here yet we haven’t decorated for one reason or another. Now the pressure to decorate your home is here.

Perhaps you’re decorating minimally because you’re traveling for the holidays or simply don’t have many guests this year. Maybe you haven’t had time to decorate much, but still want to capture the holiday spirit. Don’t worry! You don’t need to spend hours or break the bank to create a festive atmosphere.

Are you looking for something else? Be sure to check out all our home decor ideas.

Quick And Easy DIY Christmas Decorations

Close-up of hands decorating a Christmas wreath with ribbon and ornaments indoors.

These simple and stylish ideas will help you add a touch of holiday magic without the stress. Add ribbon and lights to the garland. Or use the quick and easy ideas listed below.

Use these simple DIY projects and clever styling tips, get inspired, and create a magical holiday atmosphere.

Easy DIY Christmas Garland

Get a pom pom garland like this to hang yourself. It’s quick and easy!

Christmas Mason Jar Decorations

Get or make Christmas Mason Jar Decorations like this.

Make Christmas Decorations

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Find quick and easy Christmas crafts to make. Hang a Christmas wreath in the home. Get Indoor and Outdoor Christmas Wreath Ideas. Or make one to hang up: Grapevine Wreath Ideas. Use the handmade decorations to hang in the home…

Tips For Last-Minute Christmas Decorating

Quick and easy ideas for last minute decorating Close-up of star-shaped Christmas lights on a white background, perfect for holiday themes.

Last-Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas

Add Greenery and Garlands

Add garland like this on mantels, shelves, and the top of the piano. Or add greenery in vases, and don’t forget to add a bit of greenery to a table centerpiece.

Hang String Lights To Create Magic

String lights, snowflake string lights, and fairy lights are easy to put up and take down. Add them to window sills, into the greenery on the mantle, and other places in the living room. For walls use command hooks like this that won’t damage the wall.

Close-up of festive plant arrangement with berries and reindeer ornament.

Get (or Make) a Simple Centerpiece for the Table

Light a Christmas candle (this is the one I got it smells amazing!) when you’re home to create a warm ambiance. Decorate a plant or planter with greenery or decorations.

Festive Home Accents

Christmas village surrounded by greenery and holiday lights

Or, arrange decorative items on a serving tray, a grouping of small candles, and add faux ceramic Christmas trees or ceramic houses (make a Christmas village display) for a festive centerpiece.

Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas

holiday potpourri featuring dried oranges, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.

Make a Christmas Simmer Pot

Give your home a festive aroma! Making potpourri for a simmering pot is easy using this recipe. Then simmer the ingredients on the stovetop.

Display Christmas Potpourri In a Bowl or Basket

Get Christmas Potpourri or like this Holiday Potpourri Bowl Filler: Then add it to bowls, vases, baskets, or a pretty wooden box.

Put Up a Smaller Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

Make things simpler this Christmas. Last year I got a pre-lit flocked Christmas tree similar to this. You can get the artificial Christmas tree unflocked and pre-lit too. It is perfect for small spaces or when you don’t want to set up a big tree. They are easy to put up and take down. Plus, you can reuse it next year.

I also love the idea of setting a few of these 2ft. pre-lit flocked artificial Christmas trees with wrapped burlap bases on either side of the fireplace mantle. Get more ideas and options for Christmas trees and holiday decorations.

Shop Your Home

I often repurpose existing decor. I’ll either bring out items I already own or pull some of my favorite decorations out of storage. I then select a few key pieces to use, such as my favorite vases, candles, and decorative bowls. To add a festive touch, I might fill the vases with potpourri or display holiday ornaments inside them.

Last-Minute Shopping Solutions

Visit a Local Thrift Store: Browse the thrift store to find unique and affordable holiday decorations. Sammie and I often go to our local thrift and second-hand shops and find hidden treasures.

Shop Online: My two favorite retailers for quick and easy delivery of things I need are Target (shop Target’s indoor Christmas decorations) and Amazon see all our favorite holiday decor.

Happy Decorating!