If you read any other DIY blogs, you have probably noticed pink and red Valentine’s Day décor popping up like crazy. For that matter, you really don’t even have to read blogs – if you linger on Pinterest for long you will find the same thing. Well in case you were wondering, you aren’t going to be seeing any of that around here. Because aside from Christmas, I don’t decorate for holidays. Pretty much ever.
And I am 100% okay with that.
Instead of waiting for Valentine’s Day, I celebrate romance all year long: Hello Sexy Sign
I love to create and I love to decorate. Heck, I will even go so far as to say I love to craft. But I have no interest in buying or making a bunch of awesome stuff that I can only put out for a few weeks each year. For that matter, I have no interest in storing it the other 50 weeks either.
magnetic love noteAnd honestly, pink and red and hearts and stuff really isn’t my style anyway. (Although blue and aqua and ampersands and arrows and lovey-dovey stuff is a-ok with me. Especially when I can use it all year long.)
ampersand signSo why am I telling you all of this? Because sometimes there can be a lot of pressure to do everything and make everything and be awesome 24/7 in these days of Pinterest. And I just want to say it really isn’t necessary. Sure I do lots of DIY stuff that I personally consider Pinterest-worthy. But that is just because that is my thing. Do what you love and don’t worry about the rest. I love to paint furniture and decorate and make awesome stuff for cheap – so I do. But all of the cleaning tips and party decorations and fashion inspiration and holiday décor that other people love just isn’t really for me. So I don’t worry about that stuff.
love quote headboardI know there are those who adore decorating for each holiday. And if that is your jam, well, party on. But as for myself, ain’t nobody got no time for that.
What about you? Do you decorate for holidays? And what kind of pins do you pass right on by on Pinterest?
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I’m right there with you! I’m not a minimal type person, but I can’t stand all the holiday clutter. Some pictures on Pinterest/blogs of all the holiday stuff are so cute, but just not me. It’s great to see someone else just draw the line. =)
Carrie says
Thanks Ashley. It’s true that all the holiday stuff can add up to a lot of clutter. I am glad I’m not the only one who thinks so!
Erin says
Amen sister! I’m the exact same way! Even at Christmas time, I feel like some candles, the tree and a wreath on the door is enough to make it feel like the season. Valentines Day? St. Paddy’s Day? No way! haha Too much else on the go to deal with that. Though, I admit, I like trolling Pinterest for ideas in case one day I throw a theme party :) Erin
Carrie says
Erin, We are definitely on the same wave length. Some of the holiday stuff is really cool – but if I made new stuff for every holiday, that is all I would ever do! I don’t even have my everyday decor nailed down, I can’t be running around worrying about holiday decor.
Chaney says
Way to go and be yourself, Carrie, even with the “pressure from Pinterest” that seems to infiltrate every blogger’s life. I love that. I’m with you on this one (but I do like to throw in one or two holiday projects every now and again!) – thanks for putting your thoughts out there!
Carrie says
Thanks Chaney, I adore Pinterest but it does tend to make people feel less than. I am working hard to stay me anyway!
Ginger says
Christmas? For sure! I go all out…but not for much else. I’m with you, it’s really not my style and it’s a lot of money and work for a few weeks (if that) decoration!
Carrie says
Ginger, my thoughts exactly. There always seems to be so little time and money to go around – I definitely want to make it count!
Kayla says
I agree! No way in Hell am I crafting and getting out all those decorations for a week or two. Heck…not even for a month. I decorate for fall and christmas only!
Carrie says
Haha! Me too.
Kim {Pinspired Home} says
I am exactly the same way! Putting up decorations and taking them down a few weeks later seems like a lot of extra work that I’d just rather not do. :) Plus, since I definitely don’t have the eye for decorating like you do, I tend to decorate a space and leave it a long while (at least until inspiration strikes again).
Thanks for being real! As a relatively new blogger, it’s nice to know I don’t *have* do the holiday stuff!
Carrie says
Kim, Once I get something looking the way I want, I usually leave it that way for a long time too! And I get what you mean about feeling like you ‘have’ to do holidays. I was feeling the pressure too but decided to be a rebel and stay true to myself instead.
Kim {Pinspired Home} says
Well, as you can see, you’re not alone. Thanks for representing all of us who don’t decorate for every holiday! :)
Cecile says
I decorate on a small scale, but not for all holidays. I just hate finding the decorations and then having to put them away!
Carrie says
I hear you – too much hassle!
Bev says
This actually makes me feel better about not decorating for the holidays! I love doing crafty things, but not the pressure to constantly be switching things up. Nor do I really have the space to store everything when they are not in use.
Carrie says
My thoughts exactly Bev!
Bev @ Blogging Inspiration says
You’re so right that it’s a lot of work to decorate when it’s only for a week or so. I don’t do it either! Christmas is the only holiday I decorate for anymore, and I actually use more of a winter theme of decorating that I don’t take down until the end of January.
Carrie says
Bev – smart thinking with the winter decorating at Christmas. Anything that lets you enjoy your decorations longer is always good!
Alicia | Jaybird says
Carrie, I’m not a DIY blogger but I still feel the same way sometimes! I didn’t post a Valentine’s Day recipe or a post about love (though I did write about Random Acts of Kindness Week), and sometimes when a holiday nears I just can’t be bothered to slot it into my blogging calendar. A house that works for you year-round is the most important thing, and you decorate that beautifully!
Carrie says
Alicia, I totally agree!
Brandy Alford (rzashida) says
I have a pretty tacky sense of style so I love to decorate for all the holidays. I have 3 kids so they enjoy it too. I think your stye is pretty awesome I wish I could have a more formal style at times.
Carrie says
Brandy, Decorating for holidays isn’t tacky – it just isn’t my thing. And I can understand your kids loving it. I wonder if I will be more in to holiday stuff when my son gets older.