Christmas in July Decorating Ideas for Your Farmhouse

If you think the Christmas in July idea is a clever marketing tactic devised by retailers in recent years, you’d be 100% wrong!! Believe it or not, this concept has actually been around for 89 years!! Who knew?! It is true, of course, that it has become a much bigger phenomenon than it was in the early days, but it’s actually had a lot of years to grow.

” According to legend, Christmas in July was first celebrated at a summer camp in 1933, when Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. decided to dedicate two days (July 24 and 25) to the holiday—complete with fake cotton snow, a decked-out tree, a gift exchange, and, of course, Santa.” (See the full story in Southern Living’s How Christmas in July started.)

The Hallmark Channel has really picked up on the public’s love of Christmas and romance. They’ve put the two together in a magical formula that equals a network homerun!! With multiple made-for-tv holiday movies (they’ve made over 300 so far) that begin airing before Halloween and continue through January, you could say the public has a slight obsession with Hallmark’s Christmas stories.

And, this July, Hallmark began airing three new original Christmas shows that they’ll continue showing all through the month, along with their other popular holiday shows. Some of us just can’t get enough of the magic and romance of the Christmas season.

Here at Piper Classics, we’re also all-in with getting a head start on Christmas and starting to dream about the magic it will bring this year… This Christmas in July idea gives us a perfect excuse to begin shopping for decor and gifts, paving the way for our best-ever holiday! The great thing about “Christmas in July” is that the products are always on sale and here at Piper, we’ve thrown in Free Shipping too, on any little order over $60!

We’re highlighting a few of our favs below, so browse through the ones showcased here and don’t forget to take some time to look through all our Christmas Decor and linens, as well as our holiday Greens for sweet ideas that probably won’t be around very long!

• Setting the Stage

This darling White Church helps set the stage for a cozy Christmas scene as a centerpiece in a tabletop vignette or delightful display under your tree. Sure to sell out before the holiday arrives, you might want to order this little chapel now, while it’s on sale.

• Trad Plaid

There is something so reassuring about decorating with plaid during the holidays, bringing a comfortable and easy-going, yet stylish and tailored look to every setting. The Grace Plaid Table Runner brings all that to your tabletop along with classic holiday colors in rich, deep tones, guaranteed to blend easily into traditional Christmas decor.

• Deck the Halls

… with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la!! And pine and spruce and all other faux evergreens!! These boughs and stems add life and vitality to our homes through every season of the year, whether we’ve gathered them from our yard, a forest ramble or simply brought in the faux variety. And when the outside world is bleak and bare, we really appreciate the warmth and soft touch that greenery brings to our surroundings.

The Natural Touch Norfolk Pine Spray has a uniquely distinct look with short, abundant needles and gorgeous green hues. So incredibly easy to display, the lush evergreen brings a cozy woodland charm to every setting with its natural drape and lifelike vitality.

• Oh, Christmas Tree

Understated with subtle details, the Weathered Metal Tree Tins offer a holiday look with a simple, modern touch. A small forest of trees is embossed in the metal, which is finished with a fresh whitewash. Lightly-distressed, the trees stand out in silvery tones against the white background. These tins are functional and can serve multiple purposes… filled them with darling mini evergreens or stash away household items in style all winter long!

In this small sampling, we’re showcasing a few of our favorite things for our Christmas in July celebration…  We offer so many Christmas-holiday-winter products in so many colors, styles and themes, that you are guaranteed to find your heart’s desire here at Piper Classics!!

Feel the magic of the season as you browse through our greens and berries and our Vintage Farmhouse Christmas section, for ideas in every style and genre.

And from all of us at Piper Classics, We Wish you a Very Merry Christmas in July!!