I am sure you have heard the saying… Christmas in July.
Did you know it has three meanings?
- The first meaning of the term is actually holding a Christmas party in July with decorations, food and more.
- The second meaning is how The Hallmark Channel makes it a “thing” to have holiday movies on through the month of July.
- The third meaning of Christmas in July is what my post is about today… Christmas decorating ideas that you can plan for now so that when November arrives, you will be ready to go with ideas and a plan to execute.
Not only am I sharing an idea, but so are 5 of my blogging friends.
![Christmas in July graphic. Text overlay says: Christmas in July Bloggers - Designthusiasm, French Country Cottage, In My Own Style, On Sutton Place, ShabbyFuFu and Stonegable](https://inmyownstyle-com.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unnamed-14.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&w=1920&ssl=1)
As home decorating bloggers, we know you love the season, decorating your home inside and out, baking cookies and buying and wrapping gifts for family and friends.
Doing all of this prep and planning takes time. Allow us to help you get a jump start on your holiday planning checklist with decorating projects that will only take you 20 minutes or less to do.
![Christmas Staircase Decorating Idea using Garland Ties-](https://inmyownstyle-com.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Christmas-Staircase-Decorating-Idea-using-Garland-Ties-4104.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&resize=680%2C1020&ssl=1)
After looking through my Christmas Decorating post archives. I found one project that can be done in minutes that will also give you a lot of bang for your buck.
It uses garland ties and ornaments. You can see just how easy it is to do to decorate a staircase, an outdoor porch railing or even a picket fence in no time:
For more 20 Minute Christmas decorating ideas from my blogging friends, click on the links under each photo below to find our more about the project or idea.
![StoneGable](https://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/StoneGable.jpg)
StoneGable | Broken Glitter Glass Ornaments
![Easy shortcuts simple Christmas decor from Designthusiasm](https://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Easy-shortcuts-simple-Christmas-decor-from-Designthusiasm.jpg)
Designthusiasm | Easy Shortcuts For Simple Christmas Decor
![Black glass lanterns on porch steps for Christmas decorating.](https://inmyownstyle-com.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unnamed-12.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&resize=646%2C1024&ssl=1)
French Country Cottage | Ideas for Decorating for Christmas with Flowers
![Tartan Plaid Christmas Decor from On Sutton Place](https://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Tartan-Plaid-Christmas-Decor-from-On-Sutton-Place.jpg)
On Sutton Place | Tartan Plaid Christmas Decor
![copper and gold mason jar DIY shabbyfufu](https://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/copper-and-gold-mason-jar-DIY-shabbyfufu.jpg)
Shabbyfufu | Copper & Gold Mason Jar DIY Tutorial
Depending on how much time you have on your hands this month, you can simply start a checklist of ideas or even begin to make a few items to give yourself a holiday jumpstart.
Only 172 days left to Christmas. 🙂