![]() Stacey from the Wilshire Collections blog decorated her whole entryway using the little red truck. I am not sure when the little red vintage Christmas truck became a thing, but there’s no doubt it has become a popular theme within the rustic Christmas niche. I love how cute it looks! Photo: Jennifer Crum Red Christmas Truck I also found this sled Christmas decoration at Hobby Lobby, and although it isn’t an actual antique, it still has a vintage vibe going for it. I found this red milk can in an antique shop that I placed on my porch, and I love how it fits right in to my own country Christmas look. ![]() When you put together your Christmas décor, consider using some vintage items to give it that old farmhouse feel. Image courtesy of Hunny, I’m Home Vintage Props Hunny, I’m Home also has a sweet little DIY Christmas mason jar decoration that would look perfect with your farmhouse décor. These Christmas mason jar luminaries from Eating Richly are easy to make yourself and are adorably rustic. Mason jars have become a staple for rustic design, and they can easily be incorporated into farmhouse Christmas decor. Like food canning, preserving food in mason jars may also be a pastime that makes you think about country life. Tin is a silvery metal that has long been used for a wide variety of purposes, but it seems the rustic connection might be from the fact that tin is often used to make cans for canned goods.Ĭanning your own food may not be in practice as much as it used to be, but it’s associated with farm life, which is probably why you see it a lot in farmhouse décor.Ĭrayons and Cravings can show you how to make a cute, inexpensive DIY Christmas centerpiece using an old tin can from your kitchen. Photo courtesy of Where the Smiles Have Been Tin Cans or Mason Jars On the Where the Smiles Have Been blog, there is a fun tutorial to make your own little rustic sign. Wooden decorations are a natural part of the rustic look, and you can find one to suit your theme, whether you want a neutral farmhouse or something more colorful. There are a lot of options for incorporating wood signs into your farmhouse Christmas. You can also DIY this cute little buffalo plaid Christmas tree created by Scrappy Geek (right). Home Fresh Ideas creatively uses white buffalo plaid on this pretty DIY wreath (left), which definitely has the farmhouse vibe. You can also use white and black buffalo plaid, if you’re looking for a more neutral look. ![]() Odd history aside, the pattern is reminiscent of America’s pioneer days, and has become associated with rustic or mountain-y designs.īuffalo plaid is commonly found in red and black and can be used in Christmas decor for ribbons, bows, and more. In 1850, Woolrich Woolen Mill began producing shirts from the pattern, and the mill’s designer supposedly owned a herd of buffalo. ![]() Native Americans couldn’t pronounce the Gaelic word for blanket (pladger) and started referring to them as plaids. Buffalo plaid originated in Scotland as the tartan associated with Clan MacGregor.Īccording to legend, buffalo plaid got it’s name when it was brought to the U.S. Photo courtesy of Crayons and Cravings Buffalo PlaidĬhannel your inner cabin-master with some buffalo plaid farmhouse Christmas decor. This little Christmas tree DIY from Crayons and Cravings is made from burlap of a few different patterns, which can be found in a craft store. Natural burlap is also a sustainable fabric because it is completely biodegradable.īurlap can be used in Christmas décor as ribbons and bows on wreaths, garlands, ornaments, etc. It gets its rustic association from the fact that it is often used to protect plant roots or control erosion in agriculture. These eight elements are essential to farmhouse Christmas décor:īurlap cloth is a rough, durable fabric originally woven from the skin of the jute plant. Check out our Top 100 Kentucky Businesses You Can Support This Christmas for more ideas!Īnd of course, you can always get crafty and DIY some of your own decorations. You can also support local businesses who are selling this type of décor during these hard times. Hobby Lobby and Target are some of my favorite places to shop. So, how do you achieve that rustic, farmhouse look in your Christmas decorations?ĭue to its popularity, many places sell ready-made décor that already has that rustic vibe. Farmhouse Christmas décor also seems fitting here in the Bluegrass State, where country living feels so natural. It’s a callback to those simpler days of Christmases past. That farmhouse look feels cozy, domestic, and inviting – which is exactly the feel you’re going for at Christmas time. This home décor trend is great because it can look modern while still maintaining traditional elements. The rustic look is definitely popular right now, and many are filling their houses with mason jars, shiplap, and sliding barn doors. ‘Tis the season for holiday decorating and one of the hottest trends currently is farmhouse Christmas décor.
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