Last year was my very first Danish Christmas. Our Christmas tree was actually, a tree branch.
Our ornaments were all thrifted, many were faded or made of cheap plastic.
I made a few felt trees to decorate our entertainment center, as well as some paper snowflakes.
To finish off my decorations, I found a tablecloth and bowl for the kitchen.
It was a difficult change for me. Not only was I away from my friends and family, but I had very few things that felt like home.
This year, I was able to get a few more things. It feels like a mishmash of colors and styles, which plagues my OCD, but I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate it all into something that is pleasing to the eye.
Here in Denmark, you can't pop over to the dollar store and spend $20 or $30 on everything you possibly need for a cheap Christmas. Christmas lights come in strands with anywhere between 20 and 100 LED lights. A single strand of 80 lights cost us $15! The small (120cm/3'11''- including the base) Christmas tree we bought this year was about $32. Thankfully, the small glass ornaments were fairly inexpensive.
It's still nothing compared to Christmas back home, but maybe next year we will be able to afford more lights, and maybe even some garland.
How pretty! I think it looks pretty great to me!
ReplyDeleteLookin good! I'm sure it isn't easy being away from home! Hang in there. It looks like you're headed in the right direction of making things more homey!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!!! Nothing wrong with "cheap"~if it looks festive, it's fantastic! :) Found you via Decorate & Organize Everything...
ReplyDeleteThank you Mynnette, and thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really cute. I think it's good to start small, 'cause you can add every year without getting out of control.;)
ReplyDeleteIt still looks VERY cosy!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd why don't you ask your mom to go to the after Christmas sale this year in the US and stock up on things that you can take back with you next summer when you come to Texas???
Great job! Love ALL the decorations!
ReplyDeleteTotally love it...I would love for you to share it at my "Anything Goes" Linky party...
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Hey Laina! I haven't stopped by in a while but wanted to say hi and great post btw! Being away from home has gotta be tough but you've done a WONDERFUL job. :) Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica! I dropped by and left you a message.
ReplyDeleteReally nicely done! I know about cheap Christmases. One time, we decorated wooden blinds with ornaments. True story. There are pictures. There is also the time my mother put off getting me gifts and wound up at the Dollar Store. I got a bread box, some socks, wet n' wild makeup, and cotton balls!
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