Love vintage ornaments? Shopping at flea markets? Let me show you how I incorporate these things into my Christmas decor Brocante style!
Step back in thyme with me this holiday season as I show you how to add a touch of vintage charm to your home with brocante-inspired Christmas decor. Brocante style is the perfect way to infuse holiday decor with nostalgia and a touch of elegance. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting to embrace the vintage aesthetic, incorporating brocante elements into your Christmas decorations is sure to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
As a special treat, a trio of my blogging friends have joined me today to showcase their holiday decor! We each have our own unique style. I think you will enjoying seeing their homes and their ideas! Links to their posts can be found at the end of this post!
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Christmas Decor Brocante Style
What is brocante style? Brocante style is a French-inspired decorating style that blends vintage and antique pieces into your decor! From antique ornaments to appliqued Christmas stockings, there are some many ways to showcase your love for all things vintage during the holiday season. Try incorporating delicate lace tablecloths, vintage pewter candle holders, and classic mercury glass ornaments for a truly one-of-a-kind look. The beauty of brocante decor lies in the individual pieces, each with its own story and history. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different textures and materials to create a visually rich and textured display. By adding a brocante-inspired touch to your holiday decor, you’ll create a warm and festive ambiance that will be unique to you.
This year, I am swapping out traditional Christmas colors for muted tones of faded greens, soft pinks, and antique whites to capture the essence of brocante style. The floral drawstring bag pictured below is the muse for my Brocante Style holiday. In full disclosure, we are in the midst of some home renovations so I am not quite finished with my holiday decorating! If you love brocante style, stop back by in a week or so and see what else I have decorated!
What is brocante-inspired Christmas decor?
Brocante-inspired Christmas decor is a style that combines vintage and antique elements with traditional holiday decorations. The word “brocante” comes from the French word for flea market, and it refers to the art of finding and repurposing unique, second-hand items. Brocante style is characterized by a love for aged and weathered pieces that evoke a sense of history and nostalgia. When it comes to Christmas decor, brocante-inspired elements can include antique ornaments, vintage textiles, and repurposed items that add a touch of whimsy and charm to your holiday home.
Incorporating brocante-inspired Christmas decor into your home allows you to create a unique and personalized holiday display that stands out from the mass-produced decorations found in stores. Each piece tells a story and adds a sense of character to your space. Whether it’s a chipped ceramic Santa Claus or a hand-sewn stocking, brocante-inspired pieces have a way of capturing the magic of the season in a way that new and shiny decorations often can’t. The stockings below where actually two of my childhood Christmas stockings. They are decorated with felt appliques and sequins.
The charm of vintage Christmas decorations
There’s something undeniably charming about vintage Christmas decorations. The nostalgia they evoke, the craftsmanship they showcase, and the sense of history they carry all contribute to their enduring appeal. Vintage ornaments, for example, often feature delicate hand-painted details and unique shapes that you won’t find in modern decorations. These ornaments were treasured heirlooms passed down from generation to generation, and each one has a story to tell.
In addition to ornaments, vintage Christmas decorations can include things like tinsel, garlands, and tree toppers. These items were often made by hand and were designed to be cherished year after year. Vintage decorations are also known for their vibrant colors and unique textures, which add depth and visual interest to your holiday displays. By incorporating vintage elements into your decor, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Benefits of Incorporating Brocante Style elements into your holiday home
There are several benefits to incorporating vintage elements into your holiday home decor. Brocante style pieces add a sense of history and character to your space. Whether it’s a pair of weathered corbels or a collection of antique ornaments, these items bring a unique and personal touch to your holiday displays. They also serve as conversation starters, allowing you to share the stories behind each piece with friends and family.
Another benefit of using vintage elements in your Christmas decor is their sustainability. By repurposing and reusing old items, you’re helping to reduce waste and minimize your environmental impact. Vintage pieces are often well-made and built to last, meaning you can enjoy them for many years to come. By opting for vintage decorations, you’re also supporting small businesses and local artisans who specialize in finding and restoring these treasures.
Finally, incorporating vintage elements into your holiday decor allows you to embrace a more minimalist approach. Instead of overwhelming your space with an abundance of mass-produced decorations, you can focus on a curated collection of unique and meaningful pieces. This not only creates a more visually appealing display but also allows you to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of each item.
Now that you know what Christmas decor Brocante style is, let me show you how I have used it in my home!
Let’s Decorate the Tree Brocante Style!
Dave did the initial fluffing out in the lanai while I gathered the ornaments, ribbon and garland.
Once Dave had the tree all fluffed and had added the lights, I started adding the hot pink ribbon streamers.
I made a large bow and added 7 ribbon streamers. The number of streamers would depend on how large your tree is. This is a 6 ft artificial tree.
After adding the lights and the ribbon, we brought it inside to finish decorating it!
Ready To Add The Decorations
Many of the pink vintage ornaments belonged to my Mom. She purchased them in Chicago at Marshall Fields in the early 60s. Most of the other glass ornaments I have collected over the years.
Pictured below is a portion of my collection. I was trying to organize them after Christmas one year. I thought it would be fun to organize them by color. It wasn’t…..
In addition to the glass ornaments, I added beaded garland, a few floral picks and some silk flower heads.
close up of the tree
The tiny pink baby shoes were mine as a baby. If you have been following the blog, you already know my Mother saved practically everything! If you are just getting started with my blog journey, you can read more about my Mom and her propensity to save things here: She used to tell people to check with her first before purchasing something as she probably had what they were looking for! And a lot of the time, she did!
The only non vintage ornaments we added where the ceramic ones with our dogs’ names on them.
I love the tiny white bells that are attached to the bead garland. They are so precious!
One Last Look At The Tree
The tree skirt is simply some vintage material that I wrapped around the base of the tree.
We Finally Have A Mantel!
As part of the renovations, I finally got the antique fireplace mantel installed. You may remember this mantel from the Spring of 2022. That was when I first purchased it. I had hoped to get it attached to the wall much sooner but life and Hurricane Ian got in the way!
Rustic Inspired Living Room Refresh- ORC Week 8
Here is how the mantel looks with very minimal decorating. We actually are in the process of turning our front living room into our dining room. Since I like to name my rooms, I am calling this the Keeping room. Yes, I think I live in colonial times even though I live in Southwest Florida!
Due to time constraints, I didn’t get the mantel completely decorated. I will post more pictures when I get a few more things added! The pair of corbels were part of a piece of architectural salvage that I found in my parents’ barn! You can read more about them here:Unique Ways to Decorate with Gingerbread!
The tall Santa is placed strategically in front of the outlet! The smaller Santa on the mantel has a pink suit. The china cache pot is a Nippon piece. It was a wedding gift from a dear friend. The colors look really good with the pink Santa. I added this piece of Bement Pottery to the display this morning.
Another option for the mantel is this pink and cream silk arrangement. It was a spring arrangement that I transformed into a holiday arrangement simply by changing out a few of the flowers and adding pearl accented battery operated lights!
Presto Changeo! From Spring to Christmas in Under 30 Minutes!
If I get tired of the Christmas version, I can always rework it into this year round garden style version!
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A Few More Places I use Brocante Style Holiday Decor!
It isn’t Christmas without at least one dough bowl centerpiece!
or maybe two!
While not actually brocante style, I did use pink in the bathroom!
I carried the pink and cream theme out to the lanai. I absolutely love these marble poinsettias!
If poinsettias aren’t your favorite holiday plant, a few Norfolk Island pine trees can add a touch of Christmas to your decor! I used an old green tool carrier to display the plants!
And of course, I add brocante style decor to entryway!
Garden Style Holiday Decor for the Entryway
I hope you have enjoyed this Christmas decor Brocante style home tour! Please read on to visit my friends posts!
Merry Christmas!
Holiday Home Decor Ideas
The Holidays are the perfect thyme to show off your home in its Holiday finest! Whether your style is elegant, traditional, eclectic or a bit more laid back there is inspiration for everyone!
Sonya has so many great ideas to add charm to your holiday home!
My friend , Kippi shows us how she repurposes holiday decor to decorate her recently renovated home.
Maire from This Dear Casa shows us how she adds festive lighting to her holiday home.
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I am always a fan of pink! All the vintage ornaments and the ribbons are so pretty together. Happy to hop with you and share all the holiday festiveness!
Thank you, Marie! It is always a joy to hop with you! Merry Christmas!
I just learned something! Thank you for sharing. I am completely enchanted with this Brocante idea and love what you have done! And that mantel is fabulous!
Thank you so much, Erin! I am always happy when someone learns something new while visiting the blog! A friend of mine found the mantel at the Round Top Antique market last spring and brought it back to Florida for me. It came from an old house in New Orleans. I just love it and am so happy it is finally installed in the house so I can decorate it! thanks for stopping by!