I love to amass collections – bowls of balls (so to speak), Santas – everything looks better as a collection when decorating for the holidays.  Nature provides a lot of Christmas decor…and I’m lucky to have a magnolia tree, holly trees and some nandina bushes in my yard.  That combined with gift wrap embellishments and other fun elements = free decorating.

The fake grapes and large ornament on the tray were attached to gifts I received…more natural below…

The fruit garland in the hanging, copper bowl came from some Harry & David basket we received…

…and the midas touch in the dining room were gift boxes and package ribbons I reused…

…and my favorite free decorating…kid art from Christmas past…

…and a funny, feminist gift…my friend’s take on the Three Wise Men…

…stole the Santa hat from my kid’s old dress-up box…

What do you have around the house that can be repurposed as Christmas decor? Also, check out my post about my favorite my favorite start to the Christmas season!