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Katie Baxter

'I'm a Minimalist and This is How I Decorate for Christmas' — 3 Last-Minute, Low Effort Ideas for a Festive Home

A living room with a christmas tree.

When you think of Christmas decorating, your mind probably floods with images of kitschy, mismatched ornaments, 80s-inspired red and green tinsel, twinkling rainbow lights, and giant inflatable Santas on front porches. But you don't necessarily need to go overboard with OTT decorations to get into the holiday spirit. Thankfully, for the minimalists among us, there are many creative and fun ways to decorate for the festive season without compromising the calm and cohesive atmosphere of your home. 

Now I know what you're probably thinking: If you were going to decorate a tree this year, you've probably done it by now. But that's not to say it's too late to incorporate some last-minute minimalist touches to yours. Keep in mind that most trees stay up as we usher in the new year and beyond, so why not make your tree as aesthetically pleasing as possible while you still can?

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