Tther’s something about plaid…it’s such a familiar Christmas pattern that has stood the test of time! Just the sight of it evokes thoughts of holiday cheer, coziness, traditional elegance and charm! I’ve had a soft spot for plaid for as long as I can remember…and though I experiment with my holiday decor from year to year I keep coming back to tartan to deck my halls for the season! Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find wide varieties of plaid ribbon in the stores…but it’s plentiful online where you can locate shops that have multiple designs of true tartan patterns to suit just about any color scheme! The great thing about plaid…a little goes a long way! Take a peek at some simple Christmas displays with
traditional tartan touches…
easy holiday additions with simple spools of ribbon! (a lucky find at Michaels) i’m particularly fond of red & black patterns but there’s so many more!
simple bows tucked in around a porcelain deer…
affixed to mini wreaths…
so simple and yet still so festive!
and tiny touches on the mantle–you might not notice from far away…
but little plaid clips hold the stocking tags!
my favorite endless yard sale find…this perfect plaid throw in my favorite colors! tossed over the back of a chair–so easy!
plaid shows up again on a fleece pillow…a great place to snuggle!
plaid wrapping paper…
makes such a happy package!
when you’re decorating with ribbon it’s easy to carry your theme throughout…outside wreaths and containers get a little tartan too…
even the patio chandelier gets in on the fun!
so if your heart melts for tartan…go ahead and tuck in some cheerful touches!
traditional plaids…never go out of style!