• Home
  • Contact
  • Disclosures & Ground Rules
  • Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

My Pear Tree Home

  • About Me
  • For the Home
    • Ideas & Inspiration
    • Seasonal & Holidays
  • Easy DIY
    • DIY Signs
    • DIY For the Home
    • DIY Gifts
    • EASY Sewing
    • Crafts
    • Recipes
  • For Mama
    • Encouragement
    • Planner Pages
  • Printables

11/12/19

DIY Coastal Christmas Decor Ideas

Add some coastal charm to your home this Christmas with these budget-friendly tips.

What Color is Your Christmas Decor?

Do you have a color you are partial to at Christmas? Reds and greens are the tradition colors of the season. My grandma seems to be partial to white, silver, and gold colors at Christmas. I know somebody else that does gold and peach. Buffalo check has been popular the last few years as well.

Add some coastal charm to your home this Christmas with these budget-friendly tips.

Most of us are on a budget. Especially when it comes to holiday decor. Seasonal decor is not used everyday, so you either really need to ADORE it to justify the cost or it needs to be easy on the wallet. I think this is why the Target Dollar Spot is so popular and has rack after rack of seasonal items. People are waayyyyy more apt to walk by and put several $1 and $3 items they like into their shopping cart, than to just buy one $40 item they love.

Blue for Christmas

I recently redid our master bedroom for the $100 Room Challenge. I kind of wanted to do something a bit different for Christmas in that space.

I LOVE Christmas red and plan to use it (per usual) in my downstairs, but I thought I might want to try something a bit more unexpected and a little outside of my comfort zone. (Who IS this person and where has she taken Morgan?? Outside my comfort zone?!) I knew I wanted to focus on blues…. Other than that, I didn’t really have a super “nailed down” plan. (wink.)

Tips for Christmas Decor

Target Dollar Spot for Christmas Ideas

This might seem a little silly to say, but check the Target Dollar Spot first to see what they might have when thinking about holiday decor. (And let’s be real, you are probably already at Target anyway. Doesn’t there always see to be a reason to have to go to Target each week?)

Here are some easy ways to get a coastal look this Christmas season on a tight budget. Click to the post for my ideas on how to to add some blue and white to your space and a few accessories to give it a coastal look for the holidays!

Target has become the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” version of shopping for me.

If you…put cute seasonal decor at the front of the store and only mark it $1 or $3, chances are…Morgan will want to put some of it in her shopping cart. (Especially when it comes to seasonal Christmas decor. I will walk right by Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day decor, but there is some.sort.of.magnetic PULL when it comes to Christmas decorations.)

While I was perusing the “budget-friendly aisles,” I came across a blue and white blanket scarf and also a package of star lights. Perfect!

Budget Holiday Throw Pillows

I love throw pillows. I once saw something that was explaining how to lead a minimalistic life. The first step was removing all of your throw pillows. I didn’t even read the second step. (No throw pillows? Umm… I sleep with 5 regular pillows every night. This isn’t even counting throw pillows…. Clearly minimalism isn’t for me. Ha!)

Here are some easy ways to get a coastal look this Christmas season on a tight budget. Click to the post for my ideas on how to to add some blue and white to your space and a few accessories to give it a coastal look for the holidays!

While I love how warm and inviting throw pillows make my home feel, they can be pretty expensive! I have shared making pillows from placemats before. And even shared how to make a no-sew version too!

So, after finding my blanket scarf, I headed to the kitchen linens to see what I could find. They had the perfect navy and white woven placemats! What I love about this pattern for a pillow is that it’s comfortable (who wants to snuggle up against a rhinestone encrusted pillow??) and it is seasonally neutral. This pillow will work great for fall and will look just as cute in the summer. (I think they will look cute for 4th of July.) Check out the post where I share how SIMPLE it is to make your own no-sew pillows!

Wrapping Paper for Christmas Decor

Add some coastal charm to your home this Christmas with these budget-friendly tips.

Now, I have to say, I NEVER EVER thought I would be a person who wrapped empty boxes for decorations…but I’m humble enough to own my shortcomings. Because it is SUCH an easy way to try out a color scheme or theme for Christmas and not have to feel like you have to commit to anything long-term. I saw a roll of blue and pineapple Christmas wrapping paper and it made me smile….That’s all it needed to do to somehow jump into my shopping cart.

Want to add some pineapple decor to your home this holiday? Click to the post to see some budget-friendly tips!

Put it All Together

Let’s recap what I found on my Target holiday decor “expedition,” shall we?

Room I was hunting for: master bedroom

Initial Plan (“Plan” is used in the loosest sense of the word here.): Blue with a coastal vibe.

Things I Found

  • blue and white blanket scarf (I should clarify that I planned to use this as a throw blanket on the end of the bed)
  • white star lights
  • blue placemats (pillows)
  • pineapple wrapping paper

Use What You Already Have

The easiest way to make your budget stretch for the holidays is to use what you already have! Moving things you already have to a different spot makes them feel fresh and new. For this space, I used a “joy” sign I already had. (It originally was a picture from Goodwill that I painted over and a metal “joy” that I got from Magnolia.com during an after Christmas clearance.)

Add Twinkle Lights

Add some coastal charm to your home this Christmas with these budget-friendly tips.

Anything looks more festive with twinkle lights, right? Tucking a little strand here and there is a great, budget-friendly way to add a touch of holiday “fun” to your decor. (Since I was doing a “coastal” look, I also added some starfish that I had on hand.)

Use a Letter Board of Chalkboard

If you like to have song lyrics, Bible verses, or seasonal quotes in your home, you definitely should have a chalkboard! A letter board is an even easier way to add a touch of Christmas to a small space.

Add some coastal charm to your home this Christmas with these budget-friendly tips.

Look for Free Printables

My last little tip to add some holiday decor to your space on a tight budget? Look for a free printable to display. There are gazillions of them! Set a timer (or you could get sucked in on the interwebs for waayyyy to long) and download a few. All you need is a computer printer and an inexpensive frame and you’ve got yourself some free holiday decor.

Add some pineapple whimsy to your Christmas decor with this adorable holiday printable. Mele Kalikimaka, friends. Click to the post to print your free holiday coastal printable!

For this space, I made a “Mele Kalikimaka” printable with a pineapple. You can snag one too! Click the box below! (You thought I was a bit crazy with the pineapple wrapping paper, didn’t you? At least the free printable kind of ties it all together! Ha!)

Add some pineapple whimsy to your Christmas decor with this adorable holiday printable. Mele Kalikimaka, friends. Click to the post to print your free holiday coastal printable!

Other Budget-Friendly Ideas

Beautiful Holiday Decor, CHEAP!

Rejoice! I am not the only person who loves to make her holiday decorating budget stretch! (wink!)

budget-friendly Christmas home decor tips

I’ve teamed up with a few talented ladies to bring you some budget home decor ideas!! I gave some budget tips here, with a coastal “flair,” but if you are looking for some more traditional decorating ideas, check out April’s at Love Our Real Life!

DIY Brown Paper Scroll

paper scroll holiday sign

If you want to get a little more creative and add a little more “wow” to your space, a scroll is such an inexpensive way to do that! I made a “Joy to the World” scroll a couple of years ago that you can see here. My friend, Amanda, at Miss Sue Living also has a post on how to make some brown paper holiday scrolls to display in your home this year. Check out her tips!

DIY Cute Snow Globe Ornament

mini snowglobe ornament

I love a good craft. I love it even more when it is easy and affordable! These little ornaments hit both of those things! (And as a plus, they are a great family activity to do together to kick off the holidays!) Check out Jaclyn’s post over at Coffee, Pancakes, & Dreams.

I’m hoping you got some easy tips for adding some budget-friendly decorations to your home this Christmas! Let me know your favorite in the comments!

hugs tag line
Opt in image for My Pear Tree Home

More from my site

  • DIY Scroll & Christmas Mantle DecorDIY Scroll & Christmas Mantle Decor
  • Decorate Your Christmas Tree On a BudgetDecorate Your Christmas Tree On a Budget
  • 5 Christmas Decor Essentials5 Christmas Decor Essentials
  • Easy & Affordable Ways to Decorate for SpringEasy & Affordable Ways to Decorate for Spring
  • Master Bedroom $100 Room Challenge: Week 3Master Bedroom $100 Room Challenge: Week 3
  • Make a Fresh Boxwood WreathMake a Fresh Boxwood Wreath

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Email
  • Tumblr
  • LinkedIn

1 Comment
For the Home// Seasonal & Holidays

About Morgan

Hi there friend! I'm Morgan and I'm a thrifty DIY-lover just like you! My small budget has taught me to make a dollar stretch 'till it's basically transparent!No matter what your budget is, I want to give you the motivation and encouragement you need to make your own nest feel like HOME.
SO grab your glue gun and let's get DIY-ing, sister!

« Master Bedroom: $100 Room Challenge REVEAL
Christmas Movie Quote Gift Tag Printable: You Serious Clark? »

Comments

  1. April says

    November 12, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    SO cute, Morgan! With wind chills being below zero in Kansas City this morning, a coastal Christmas sounds wonderful. LOVE the Mele Kalikimaka sign. Glad to join forces with you wonderful gals this Christmas season!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




A Little About Me…

Hi there friend! I'm Morgan and I'm a thrifty DIY-lover just like you! I'm passionate about making a house feel like HOME. I bet that's why you're here too!
SO grab your glue gun, sister, and let's get DIY-ing! [Read More About Me]

Categories

Tags

$100 Room Challenge $100 Room Makeover 4th of July bedroom bedroom. master bedroom budget decor budget diy budget home ideas budget makeover Christmas Christmas decor craft decorating DIY DIY art DIY project DIY sign easy craft easy DIY fall free printable gift holiday home decor ideas home ideas Home Tour Independence Day kitchen decor laundry room living room makeover Mantle decor painting painting project playroom printable recipe room makeover sign signs spring spring decor Summer sunroom wreath
  • About Me
  • For the Home
    • Ideas & Inspiration
    • Seasonal & Holidays
  • Easy DIY
    • DIY Signs
    • DIY For the Home
    • DIY Gifts
    • EASY Sewing
    • Crafts
    • Recipes
  • For Mama
    • Encouragement
    • Planner Pages
  • Printables

Helpful Links

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Disclosures & Ground Rules
  • Privacy Policy
Home Decor, DIY, and Mama Encouragement

Let’s Connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 · Dainty theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 My Pear Tree Home Logo Created by Duncan Illustration http://www.duncanillustration.com
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
Just like everyone else you see on the interwebs these days, this site uses cookies to ensure that you get the best experience on My Pear Tree Home (sorry, the computer-kind, not the baked-kind). If you continue to use this site, it is assumed that you are cool with the cookies.Ok