As the Christmas season approaches, it’s time to consider decking the halls and trimming the tree.
If you’re a fan of shabby chic style, it makes sense to try and incorporate the theme you love into your home this year.
![Shabby Chic Christmas Ornaments](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ornaments_set_of_14_pink_snowflakes.jpg)
Thankfully, the shops are chockablock full of decorations that will look perfect in any shabby chic home. With a few carefully chosen ornaments, one or two DIY creations and a little sprinkling of Christmas magic, your home will look like a vintage winter wonderland in no time at all!
Take inspiration from our guide below:
Refining your colour palette:
First, you need to decide how to interpret the shabby chic theme. Will you create a pink and white room that Shabby Chic guru Rachel Ashwell would be proud of?
![Shabby Chic Christmas](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pink_christmas_tree_small_1-e1479665923487.jpg)
Or, will you take a toned down, subtle approach to decorating? Perhaps bypass the pastel pinks and opt for a palette of creams, golds and neutrals instead?
![Shabby Chic French Country Kitchen Style Christmas](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4476336093_9488376f02_b-e1479666180831-1024x642.jpg)
A colourful Christmas tree:
You have two very different choices here, depending on your approach to the style (whether you’re opting for a pink-on-pink lace and pearl extravaganza or you’re going for a more subtle theme).
1) Traditional with a shabby chic twist: You could go down the traditional route by selecting a giant green pine tree and decking it out with shabby chic decorations. Think crocheted snowflakes, vintage baubles and wooden ornaments with a distressed white paint finish.
![Shabby Chic Christmas Ornaments](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/il_570xN.1112251603_soek.jpg)
Or perhaps dusky gold baubles decorated with lace and glitter?
![Melody Maison Shabby Chic Baubles](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/set-of-6-gold-lace-christmas-baubles_MM24391-01.jpg)
Consider buying (or making) a pearl and gemstone garland to intertwine through the tree’s branches:
![Pearl and Gem Garland](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/gems-and-pearl-garland_MM21297.jpg)
2) Go totally OTT: The second option is to find a specially designed ‘shabby chic tree’ with pink or white tinsel branches.
![Shabby Chic](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pink_christmas_tree_big_1-1024x699.jpg)
Pair your tree with pearlised pink ornaments, white cream roses, and lashings of lace.
![Shabby chic christmas bauble](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4158163514_7235a1381d_o-1024x689.jpg)
Tie coordinating pink ribbons in different shades and textures from the branches, and don’t forget the pearl garlands!
![Pink Shabby Chic Christmas Tree](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6699356197_f46d0ee364_o.jpg)
A welcoming wreath:
Welcome guests visiting your home by making (or buying) a shabby chic style wreath for your front door. We think this homemade pink, cream and blue ribbon wreath is the perfect craft project to undertake on a wet and cold December morning:
![Shabby Chic Door Wreath](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4058010681_4c4bd4a9ea_o.jpg)
If your DIY skills are not up to par, consider buying a shabby chic wreath instead. There are plenty available online. This is one of our favourites:
![Shabby chic star Christmas wreath white](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/il_570xN.1081385062_9fls.jpg)
A few finishing touches:
Put a few crocheted snowflake garlands around your home to give it a Christmassy feel with a shabby chic twist. String along the fireplace, place on the tree or attach along the bannister.
![iCrochetWorld](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/il_570xN.1083903460_trwe-e1479669603566.jpg)
A few carefully chosen ornaments placed around your living room will enhance the theme.
![livelaughlove.co.uk](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lll-49_32.jpg)
If you’re devoted to the shabby chic theme, carry it through into the dining room too. (Perfect for Christmas dinner!) We love how Dunelm styled this table with a pink, white and pearlised/metallic theme.
![Dunelm](https://www.interiordesire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Vintage-Christmas-AW16-768x1024.jpg)
Use foliage, pink pearly baubles, iridescent glass ornaments, streaming ribbons and white paper lanterns in your decorating to achieve the same effect.