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Black bean rice soup is one of those rare meals that tastes like it took all afternoon, even though it comes together in about 10 minutes. This version leans into every shortcut that makes dinner feel doable on an already exhausting day. Frozen rice, canned black beans, fire roasted tomatoes and store bought taco seasoning create a rich, cozy bowl of soup with almost no effort. It’s warm, hearty and the kind of simple comfort food you can make even when you’re completely over cooking.
I’ve been in my own season of cooking burnout this past year, and recipes like this black bean rice soup are what helped me find my way back into the kitchen. I’ve learned that the meals we actually make are the ones that feel forgiving and approachable, the ones that don’t demand perfection or a long list of steps. This soup fits that perfectly. It uses ingredients you likely already have, welcomes shortcuts and turns out delicious every single time, which is exactly what I need in my real-life kitchen and love sharing with you.
If quick, comforting soups are your thing, I have a few others you might love. My southwest black bean soup is ready in just 10 minutes and is packed with bold, smoky flavor. And if you want something a little different, the spicy white bean stew is incredibly cozy and gets a big flavor boost from store bought chimichurri. It comes together in under 20 minutes and is one of my favorite low-effort ways to make dinner feel exciting again.
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This is not a full list of ingredients, but a few I thought were worth pointing out. Please see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients.
Frozen jasmine rice – I always keep a box of frozen jasmine rice from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods in my freezer because it makes recipes like this so easy. You can also cook and freeze your own rice, I use my Soupercubes to portion it out whenever I make a fresh batch. You’ll need about 2 cups of cooked rice for this soup, and leftover rice or microwaveable shelf-stable rice works just as well.
Fire roasted crushed tomatoes – If you can find fire roasted crushed tomatoes, definitely use them. They add a subtle smokiness that makes the soup taste richer and more complex. If regular crushed tomatoes are all you have, that’s totally fine. Just add about ½ teaspoon of cumin or smoked paprika to get that smoky flavor.
Taco seasoning – Use your favorite store-bought taco seasoning here. It’s the easiest way to build flavor fast. If you’re feeling ambitious, or realize you’re out of the packet mid-recipe, you can quickly make your own taco seasoning using spices you probably already have in your pantry.
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Recipe tips
Swap the rice. If quinoa is more your vibe, use frozen cooked quinoa instead of rice. It works just as well and keeps the recipe quick and easy.
Add veggies the burnout-friendly way. Toss in ½ a bag of frozen bell peppers when you cook the onions. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, then continue with the recipe. It adds extra flavor and color with zero extra prep.
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1/2mediumred onion
2cansblack beans (15 oz cans) – drained and rinsed well
28ozfire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2cupsvegetable broth – go up to 3 cups if you want a thinner soup
10ozfrozen jasmine rice – 1 frozen package from Trader Joe’s – about 2 cups
Microwave the rice if it’s frozen. Alternatively I like to let it defrost in the fridge all day, then no microwaving required.
10 oz frozen jasmine rice
Chop onion (I love using the mini food processor for this).
1/2 medium red onion
Heat a pot over medium heat and spray with avocado oil. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes.
Add black beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, frozen rice, taco seasoning and salt to the pot with the onions. Stir well and cover.
2 cans black beans (15 oz cans), 28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
Bring soup to a simmer (stirring occasionally). Once simmering, turn off heat.
Optional: Blend about half the soup with an immersion blender to help thicken.
Serve with your favorite toppings, I love chopped red onion, avocado and cilantro.
Warm or thaw the rice first. If you’re using frozen rice, microwave it or thaw it in the fridge before adding it to the pot. Adding it frozen will increase the cooking time.
Adjust the soup thickness easily. Add more vegetable broth if you prefer a thinner soup. For a thicker texture, blend about half the soup with an immersion blender and stir it back in.
Rice absorbs broth as it sits. If you make the soup ahead of time, the rice will soak up liquid. Add extra vegetable broth or water when reheating until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: black bean mexican soup, black bean rice soup, mexican black bean rice soup, taco soup with rice
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Optional flavor additions
Make it smoky and spicy – Add a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo (or two if you love heat) to give the soup a deep, smoky kick.
Make it spicy – Stir in about ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little extra heat.
Make it brighter – Finish the soup with a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving. It lifts all the flavors and adds a refreshing pop.
Common questions
What if I don’t have frozen rice on hand?
No problem. Make a quick batch of Instant Pot jasmine rice — it takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. You’ll only need 2 cups of cooked rice for this recipe, so you’ll still be eating in no time.
Can I make this soup without rice?
Yes. You can skip the rice entirely or replace it with frozen cooked quinoa or even small cooked pasta. Just adjust the broth slightly to reach your desired consistency.
Could I add ground beef to make it more filling?
Absolutely. Brown the ground beef after the onions start to get some color. Use lean ground beef or blot off any excess fat before adding the rest of the ingredients so the soup doesn’t become greasy.
Can I use different beans?
Absolutely. Black beans work best here, but pinto beans or kidney beans also taste great and keep the recipe just as quick and easy.
Is this soup good for meal prep?
Yes. This soup works well for meal prep. Just know that the rice will continue to absorb the broth and can make the soup thicker, almost like a chili. You can enjoy it that way or simply add more vegetable broth or water when reheating.
How long can I store this in the fridge?
Store leftovers for up to 3 days. Any longer and the rice starts to break down and lose its texture.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes. This soup freezes really well. I like freezing it in 1 cup portions so it reheats quickly and makes for an easy grab-and-go lunch.
What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking stuffer ideas have the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
It’s always fun pulling the hidden items out to reveal the small gifts inside, even if it’s something as small as a pack of gum or as practical as a pair of fuzzy new socks! Having all of these ideas in one big list makes your holiday season shopping even easier (even if you did miss the Black Friday deals).
The Tradition of Christmas Stockings
Thanks to the famous poem “The Night Before Christmas,” we know Christmas stockings have been “hung by the chimney with care” for over 200 years. But exactly how long ago the tradition began and why it became so popular aren’t as well known.
Most agree the Christmas stocking tradition pays tribute to St. Nicholas, the real man behind today’s Santa traditions.
The legend goes that St. Nicholas heard of a widowed man who couldn’t pay a dowry for his three daughters. This was a desperate situation in those times. St. Nicholas dropped gold coins down the widower’s chimney by night and a coin fell into one of the stockings hung by the fire to dry. The widower and his daughters were overjoyed to find the coins the next morning, their worries over.
The example of St. Nicholas continues to shape our idea of the true spirit of Christmas today! My kids also participate in the St. Nicholas Day tradition of leaving a boot out for “St. Nick” to fill with treats every December 6th.
Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family
Here are some stocking stuffer ideas on the healthier side. I’ve come up with these over the years or heard others recommend them. And don’t forget to check out my 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide. It has plenty of last-minute ideas for your whole Christmas list!
I have several individual gift guides, one for kids, one for her, and another gift guide for men. Those include some great stocking stuffer ideas separated by gender and age. The lists below are divided by category and include perfect stocking stuffer ideas for various ages and people. A lot of them are also good stocking stuffers for kids.
On to the list…
Edible Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas
Something for the foodie on your list.
DIY and Beauty Christmas Gift Ideas
DIY skincare makes great gifts for everyone who loves a little self-care. Or if DIY isn’t your thing, there are plenty of natural versions to get your loved ones. Many of the skincare gift sets at stores have ingredients I’m not a fan of. You can easily create your own healthy beauty stocking stuffers with the ideas below!
Health Nut Stocking Stuffers
These supplements and healthy products are great for the health nut on your list. From immune boosting to brain support, there are plenty of options. I’ve even included kid-friendly ones.
Experiences / Sentimental
Give your loved ones the precious gift of your time and attention. These are great to give to the kids, a spouse, or even grandparents.
Who says socks can’t make a good Christmas gift? Even if they’re not a socks person, here are some fun, yet practical gifts they’ll love.
Games & Fun
I love giving games as gifts in the kids’ stockings. It encourages learning, brain development, and creativity, and they have tons of fun with them. They’re also great for family game nights. And fun-loving adults appreciate them too!
Crafty Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Have a crafter on your list? Here are some arts and crafts gifts that are perfect for their stockings. I love sitting down at the table and doing art with the kids. And this gives them more supplies for our family art sessions.
Themed Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Instead of a bunch of random gifts, you can do a stocking stuffer theme! These are great for kids and adults alike.
“Adventure” kit for camping: compass, mini-flashlight, beef jerky, trail mix, binoculars, fanny pack – or buy one already made
Here are some other fun ideas that didn’t really fit into the categories above.
One fun twist on the stocking stuffer tradition. Instead of gifting everything in one day, slip one new gift into the stockings on each of the twelve days of the Christmas season. This traditionally runs from Dec. 25 to the feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6. Your kids will love looking forward to a new surprise. And it will help keep their focus on the whole Christmas season!
What are some of your favorite healthy stocking stuffer ideas? Let me know in the comments!
We’re back in Minneapolis today to see more inspiring designs and captivating color from Arianne Baldomero’s garden. Be sure to check out Part 1, if you missed it yesterday, and keep on scrolling to reenter Arianne’s world of garden abundance.
Our garden is in Minneapolis, MN (zone 4B), making the most of our small urban space. Each winter and early spring, I start most of our annuals from seed. I love crafting container combinations and gathering homegrown flowers for bouquets. Our backyard patio truly becomes an extension of our kitchen in summer, where we cook, dine, and entertain outdoors.
Arianne has an incredible eye for combining plants, particularly as she mixes flowers with foliage that’s already attention-grabbing. As if this wasn’t already impressive, she grows most of these annuals successfully from seed!
Many of these annuals are potted up to create colorful container designs, but others are utilized for extra color around perennials like hostas, pulmonaria, and a ‘Banana Boat’ sedge (Carex siderosticha ‘Banana Boat’, Zone 5–9) in her beds.
One last shot of Arianne’s lush and colorful garden designs before we move on to…
Her incredible cut flower arrangements! Arianne uses her keen eye for stunning plant combinations to craft beautiful bouquets with flowers and foliage cuttings from her garden. This combination of light and dark oranges is a feast of fascinating textures.
This bouquet has a similar color palette as the first, but some more vibrant blooms pack a bit more punch and make for a bolder statement at the center of a table.
This arrangement is a chic composition that plays with light and dark shades. A mix of zinnias and dahlias that I would best describe as “peaches and cream” are contrasted beautifully with dark foliage cuttings.
She’s got a mini flower farm on her hands! I love this shot showing all of the different flowers Arianne harvested, divided up into vases of matching colors. Yet again she shows that you do not need tons of space to create a beautiful and productive garden.
And it looks like some pollinators enjoy Arianne’s as much as she does. An Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) with some wing damage stopped by to sample her zinnias when they were all gathered on her patio table.
Thank you so much for sharing all of your gorgeous photos with us, Arianne! Although your planting space is limited it is clear that you creativity and skill with plants knows no bounds.
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If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed and just plain tired of figuring out what to make for dinner every night, you’re in the right place. The Cooking Burnout Club is here for those of us who love good food but simply do not have the energy for long recipes, endless chopping or complicated meals right now. These recipes are built for real life, where dinner needs to be quick, low-effort and still taste delicious enough that you actually want to eat it.
This weekly meal plan is designed for anyone who’s burnt out from life, juggling way too much and just wants easy, satisfying meals they can throw together without stress. We use freezer shortcuts, pantry staples and simple sauces, because cooking should feel doable… not draining. If you’ve ever stared at your kitchen at 6pm and felt completely over it, these recipes are your new best friend.
I’m Sam, and even though I’ve been cooking and developing recipes for years, I’ve spent the past year deep in my own season of burnout. My dinners became greek yogurt with strawberry jelly for weeks at a time, or scrambled eggs and a toasted bagel on nights when I could muster a little more energy. I wanted variety again, but I knew I couldn’t handle long recipes or hours at the stove. That’s why I created the Cooking Burnout Club; a place where we can choose the shortcuts, skip the guilt and bring back meals that feel doable, comforting and delicious… even when we’re running on empty.
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This weeks Cooking Burnout Club Recipes
Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo with Shrimp
A high-protein dinner that’s unbelievably easy. The cottage cheese alfredo sauce blends up in seconds while the pasta cooks, and the whole meal is ready in about 20 minutes. No chopping, no fuss, just a creamy, cozy bowl of pasta that feels like comfort food without extra effort.
The ultimate Cooking Burnout Club recipe. Frozen rice, canned black beans and taco seasoning come together to create a surprisingly flavorful soup in about 10 minutes. It’s warm, hearty and one of the easiest dinners you can possibly make.
A better-than-takeout dinner made with just a handful of ingredients. Chicken tenders, frozen bell peppers and a simple sweet chili sauce come together in one pan in around 20 minutes. Saucy, satisfying and perfect for nights when cooking feels like too much.
Taco night made effortless. These spicy buffalo chicken tacos come together with store-bought buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, and the chicken cooks in just 10 minutes. They’re bold, simple and the kind of meal you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are seen during a meeting at CDC headquarters on December 4, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga.
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In a historic vote, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisers recommended narrowing the agency’s hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns.
The result, if approved by the CDC’s acting director, will be a rollback of a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunization at birth, a standard practice in the U.S. for more than 30 years that has been credited with dramatically lowering liver diseases caused by the virus.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, voted 8-3 to recommend hepatitis B at birth only for infants born to women who test positive for the virus that attacks the liver. Women whose hepatitis B status is negative or unknown should talk with their doctors about vaccination, the recommendation says.
The changes were made over the strong objections of liaisons from the medical community, who say the decades-long universal birth dose policy has dramatically reduced cases of hepatitis B in U.S. children.
“Our question is why? Why is there pressure today to change something that has been working, due to safety concerns that may be more theoretical than real?” asked Dr. Grant Paulsen during Thursday’s meeting. He was representing the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
There was a second vote regarding the number of shots babies get. Full immunization of infants involves three shots: usually one given at birth, a second shot one to three months later and a third at six to 15 months of age.
The panel voted 6-4, with one member abstaining, to recommend testing children’s antibody levels after each hepatitis B shot to determine whether additional shots are needed. The result may be that some children get one or two shots instead of the standard three shots.
Dr. Adam Langer, a CDC official in charge of the agency’s center that includes hepatitis prevention, said during the panel’s discussion that clinical studies of approved hepatitis B vaccines tested a three-shot regimen. Stopping at one or two shots based on antibody testing would be making an assumption about efficacy that isn’t supported by existing data, he said.
Sharply diverging views among members
The split vote on removing the recommendation for the universal vaccine reflects disagreement among the members. Several members who served on a subgroup that has been reviewing the topic led the votes in favor of the change.
The committee voting this week was hand selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long questioned many vaccines. Several of the voting members themselves have a history of questioning the safety of long-used vaccines.
Retsef Levi, a voting member and professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, heralded the move as “a fundamental change in the approach to this vaccine,” which would encourage parents to “carefully think about whether they want to take the risk of giving another vaccine to their child.” Levi said parents may want to delay the vaccine for years. “That’s going to be up to them and their physicians,” he said.
A handful of members raised concerns over the lack of evidence supporting the change and concerns it will put children at risk.
“We know vaccines are safe,” said Dr. Cody Meissner, a professor of pediatrics at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the only current member who has served on the committee in previous years. “The hepatitis B vaccine recommendation is very well established. We know it is safe, and we know it is very effective, and to make the changes that are being proposed, we will see more children and adolescents and adults infected with hepatitis B.”
Meissner added that he saw clear evidence of the benefits of the universal hepatitis B birth dose, but not the harms. When he registered his “no” vote, he stated, “Do no harm is a moral imperative. We are doing harm by changing this wording.”
The previous recommendation to vaccinate all healthy newborns against hepatitis B was designed to make sure no at-risk infant falls through the cracks. Hepatitis B can be transmitted from mothers to infants during childbirth, but can also be spread through contact with an infected person’s body fluids including saliva and blood.
Immunization in infancy confers lifelong protection against the hepatitis B virus, which can cause serious, potentially fatal health problems including liver cancer and cirrhosis. It is the cornerstone of a decades-long strategy to eliminate hepatitis B in the U.S.
Questioning vaccines
Friday’s votes came after a previous attempt to change the universal vaccination recommendation failed at an ACIP meeting in September. That meeting descended into chaos, forcing the committee to postpone until this week’s meeting.
During this week’s discussion, the committee’s vice chair, Robert Malone, framed the debate as a “diversity of opinion regarding the existence of evidence of harm,” and said questions about harms were “largely unresolved” due to a lack of data.
Representatives from medical groups attending the meeting strongly disputed this characterization. “How can this committee justify removing a well established, successful and safe prevention strategy that is going to protect the most vulnerable infants, when the proper measures to identify those infants who are at risk are not in place?” asked Dr. Flor Munoz, a liaison from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
The hepatitis B decision marks the most significant change in federal vaccine policy since Health Secretary Kennedy, a long-time vaccine critic, launched an effort to overhaul how Americans are vaccinated against infectious diseases. Kennedy’s health agencies have already narrowed access to the COVID-19 vaccines, recommended young babies get vaccinated against chicken pox separately and changed the CDC’s stance on a link between vaccines and autism.
The CDC is now scrutinizing the entire childhood vaccine schedule, which for decades has protected children against dangerous diseases, including measles, mumps, tetanus and polio.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, former CDC director, said that over the past few months, she has observed a systematic undermining of the nation’s vaccine program.
“This meeting was another one of those chisels in the infrastructure that we rely on to keep our children, ourselves and our communities safe,” Walensky said at a press briefing Thursday.
Those arguing for the changed recommendation question the safety of giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns, and have suggested that it could be linked with health problems and autoimmune diseases later on — a claim that is not supported by the cumulative evidence.
The ACIP subgroup which reviewed the hepatitis B policy was led by voting member Vicky Pebsworth, a nurse and board member of the National Vaccine Information Center, an advocacy group that questions vaccine safety.
“There was pressure coming from stakeholder groups wanting the policy to be revisited,” she said.
A debate about preventing transmission
Some ACIP members argued that universal vaccination at birth is unnecessary because babies could be protected by increased screening of pregnant women and only inoculating babies of mothers who test positive.
Doctors and researchers who work on hepatitis B say these assertions do not reflect the realities they see, based on data and experience caring for patients.
“Risk-based recommendations do not work,” says Dr. Su Wang, an internist and researcher at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey, and a global health adviser at the Hepatitis B Foundation. Hepatitis B doesn’t only spread through sexual contact or drug use, she said, adding infants can get infected “through microscopic blood that can be transmitted through everyday exposures.”
Wang also said screening alone could not fill the gaps: “Newborns can’t control who cares for them or whether the adults around them even know their hepatitis B status.”
Even if the vaccine remains freely available, weakening the recommendation could lead to fewer babies getting the vaccine, doctors said.
“Adding excessive or ambiguous language around shared decision-making muddies the waters, creates a false sense of scientific uncertainty, and places barriers to care,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, an infectious diseases physician representing the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials at this week’s meeting. “Many health care providers interpret it as a sign a vaccine is controversial, or that they may be exposed to additional liabilities.”
The immediate impacts of the policy change are not clear. Andrew Johnson, a policy analyst with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the vaccine would still be covered by all types of insurance including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program: “We see no coverage gaps in the newly proposed language and don’t believe it would restrict access.”
Public health experts urge individuals to look to their medical providers, and to independent recommendations made by professional medical groups, such as the American Academy of Pediatric and the American Medical Association, for science-based advice on preventing disease and staying healthy.
Today’s fast-paced life constantly craves fresh thrills and designs. This holiday, you don’t have to stick to the old designs. Below are listed farmhouse Christmas décor ideas to make your space rustic and charming.
I believe holidays are meant to make memories and there’s no better way to do that than turning your farmhouse to a cozy festive treat.
Think flickering candles, evergreen garlands, and weathered wood accents that bring the beauty of the countryside indoors.
Farmhouse style thrives on simplicity, comfort, and natural elements — the perfect combination for a heartfelt holiday atmosphere.
Whether you prefer a classic red-and-green palette or a soft mix of whites and neutrals, rustic Christmas decor invites warmth and nostalgia into every room.
It’s less about perfection and more about creating a space that feels welcoming, lived-in, and full of joy.
29 Farmhouse Christmas Decoration Ideas to Try
Transform your home into a cozy winter haven with these farmhouse Christmas decoration ideas that blend rustic charm with holiday magic.
From natural greenery to vintage accents, these simple yet stunning ideas will help you create that warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
1. Layered Pine Garlands on the Mantel
Farmhouse Christmas starts with fresh greenery, and nothing beats a lush pine garland draped across your mantel. Layer in different textures by mixing pine, cedar, and fir branches for depth and visual interest.
Tuck in pine cones, red berries, and maybe a velvet ribbon or two to complete that cozy traditional farmhouse feel. The key is to make it look abundant and natural, like you gathered it straight from the woods behind your house.
2. Simple Candlestick Arrangements
Winter greens paired with classic candlesticks create a breathtaking display that proves you don’t need tons of stuff for elegant decor. Use varying heights of white or cream candlesticks arranged on a wooden tray or directly on your table.
Surround the bases with fresh greenery, small pine cones, or even cinnamon sticks for that extra farmhouse touch. The simplicity lets the natural beauty shine through while creating warm, flickering ambiance.
Create an easy DIY swag using hanging bells on rope, faux winter green stems, and a big ribbon bow for that vintage farmhouse style. This decoration works perfectly on doors, walls, or even hanging from cabinet handles.
The beauty of this project is that you can leave it up through winter, not just Christmas. Choose jingle bells in various sizes and tie them with twine or burlap ribbon for an authentic rustic look.
4. Cinnamon Stick Candle Wraps
Glue cinnamon sticks to a thick ribbon and wrap it around a pillar candle, then insert greens of your choice around the base. This super-easy project takes minutes but creates a stunning, charming effect.
The cinnamon sticks add wonderful texture and a subtle spice scent that enhances the holiday atmosphere. Use different sized candles grouped together for a beautiful centerpiece arrangement.
5. Neutral Palette Windowpane Display
Embrace the beauty of neutral tones by decorating with tans, browns, and natural greens. Use old windowpanes as backdrops for wreaths, vintage candlesticks, wooden boxes, and small nutcrackers.
Add old-fashioned Christmas cards and burlap stockings to complete the look. This style creates a calm, sophisticated Christmas aesthetic that feels both timeless and cozy.
Just a few well-placed items create a beautiful Christmas table setting. Start with a small tree as your centerpiece, add fresh greens and pine cones, then incorporate buffalo check fabric through napkins, runners, or ribbon.
The red and black plaid pattern is quintessentially farmhouse and pairs perfectly with natural wood tones. Keep the rest simple so the pattern doesn’t overwhelm the space.
7. Mason Jar Christmas Chandeliers
Create something extra special by upcycling yogurt jars or mason jars into a hanging chandelier. Paint the jars white or leave them clear, add battery-operated fairy lights inside, and hang them at varying heights from a wooden frame or metal hoop.
This DIY adds so much Christmas festivity to any space and becomes a real conversation starter. It’s perfect for porches, dining rooms, or even outdoor covered areas.
8. Wooden Christmas Tree Alternatives
Skip the traditional tree and craft one from reclaimed wood, wooden shims, or pallet boards. Arrange the wood pieces in a tree shape on your wall or create a freestanding version for tables and mantels.
These rustic wood trees fit perfectly with farmhouse style and can be decorated with small ornaments, lights, or left beautifully bare. They’re especially great for small spaces or as accent pieces throughout your home.
Create miniature Christmas trees using burlap ribbon wrapped around foam cones. These adorable little trees can be clustered together on tables, shelves, or mantels for a cohesive look.
Add small embellishments like wooden stars, twine bows, or tiny jingle bells to personalize them. The natural texture of burlap brings that perfect farmhouse vibe to your holiday decor.
10. Fresh Wreaths on Everything
Don’t limit wreaths to just your front door—hang them on windows, walls, cabinet doors, and even chairs. Choose simple greenery wreaths and add minimal embellishments like a burlap bow or some red berries.
The repetition of wreaths throughout your home creates a cohesive, festive look without being overdone. Mix different sizes for visual interest while keeping the style consistent.
11. Vintage Candle Centerpieces
Arrange vintage-style candleholders with pillar candles on a wooden tray or cutting board. Fill in around them with fresh greenery, pine cones, and maybe some dried orange slices for color.
This type of centerpiece works beautifully for dining tables or coffee tables and creates instant farmhouse elegance. The weathered, aged look of vintage pieces adds character and charm.
12. Embroidery Hoop Wreaths
Transform simple embroidery hoops into unique Christmas wreaths by wrapping them with fabric, greenery, or even burlap. Hang them individually or create a gallery wall of various sized hoops.
This craft is incredibly versatile—you can change the fabric seasonally or personalize them with holiday messages. They’re lightweight and easy to hang anywhere in your home.
Incorporate galvanized buckets, trays, and containers throughout your Christmas decor for that authentic farmhouse touch. Fill buckets with fresh greenery, ornaments, or even firewood for a practical yet decorative display.
The silver-gray tone of galvanized metal complements both warm and cool color schemes. Use them to hold wrapped presents, blankets, or as unique planters for poinsettias.
14. Natural Wood Presents
Create faux gift boxes from rustic wood blocks or pieces of weathered wood. Wrap them with twine or burlap ribbon and stack them under your tree, on porches, or beside your fireplace.
These permanent “presents” add dimension to your decor and won’t be mistaken for real gifts on Christmas morning. Paint or stencil holiday messages on them for extra charm.
15. “JOY” and “NOEL” Wood Signs
Hand-letter or stencil classic Christmas words onto reclaimed wood for rustic wall art. These signs work beautifully on mantels, entryway walls, or leaning against kitchen backsplashes.
The weathered, imperfect look of reclaimed wood adds authenticity to your farmhouse decor. You can make these as simple or elaborate as you like with added greenery, lights, or ribbon.
16. Tiered Tray Christmas Vignettes
Style a three-tiered galvanized or wooden tray with miniature Christmas decor. Include small bottle brush trees, vintage-inspired ornaments, mini signs, and natural elements like pine cones.
Tiered trays let you create a complete holiday scene in a compact footprint, perfect for kitchens, coffee tables, or side tables. Change out items throughout the season to keep things fresh.
Craft adorable reindeer decorations using plaid fabric scraps, felt, and simple sewing or gluing techniques. These handmade touches bring personality and whimsy to your farmhouse Christmas.
Display them on shelves, wreaths, or as ornaments on your tree. The plaid pattern ties perfectly into the farmhouse aesthetic while adding a playful element.
18. Christmas Crate Displays
Stack vintage wooden crates or fruit boxes to create display shelves for your holiday decor. Fill them with wrapped gifts, greenery, lanterns, or collections of ornaments.
Crates add rustic texture and provide functional storage while looking intentionally decorative. You can leave them natural or whitewash them for a softer look.
19. Snow-Covered Pine Cones
Create winter magic by coating pine cones with white paint or glue and epsom salt to mimic snow. Display them in bowls, scatter them on tables, or attach them to garlands and wreaths.
This simple DIY adds a frosty, winter wonderland effect to your farmhouse Christmas decor. Gather pine cones from your own yard for a truly budget-friendly decoration.
20. Wooden Christmas Tree Ornaments
Use wooden stars, tin bells, gingham ribbons, and handmade touches to decorate your farmhouse tree. Keep ornaments simple and cohesive rather than collecting every style imaginable.
This restrained approach lets your tree feel intentional and curated, perfectly fitting the farmhouse aesthetic. Add twine or jute string to hang ornaments instead of traditional hooks.
21. Advent Wreaths with Candles
Create a traditional advent wreath using fresh greenery arranged in a circle with four candles. This classic decoration serves both a decorative and meaningful purpose throughout December.
Place it on your dining table as a centerpiece or on a side table where you can light candles weekly. The ritual of lighting candles adds special moments to your holiday season.
Transform old sweaters into cute Christmas ornaments by cutting shapes and stuffing them. These soft, textured ornaments add cozy warmth to your tree or garlands.
Use cable-knit or Fair Isle patterned sweaters for extra visual interest. This is a great project for using clothing that’s stained or damaged but has sentimental value.
23. Farmhouse Christmas Card Display
Create a dedicated display for Christmas cards using twine, clothespins, and a rustic frame or across a mantel. This turns functional mail into decorative elements while keeping cards visible.
String multiple lines of twine for cascading rows of cards. The display grows throughout the season as more cards arrive, making your decor feel alive and evolving.
24. Large Metal Hoop Ornaments
Craft oversized ornaments using large metal hoops wrapped with greenery, ribbon, or fabric. Hang them from covered porches, in tall windows, or above dining tables.
These statement pieces make a big impact with relatively little effort or materials. The scale creates drama while the simple materials keep it farmhouse-appropriate.
25. Scandinavian-Inspired Minimalist Mobile
Create a hanging mobile using wooden shapes, stars, or even cookie cutters suspended from branches or wooden dowels. This Scandinavian-Nordic style fits beautifully with modern farmhouse aesthetics.
Keep colors neutral with whites, naturals, and maybe a touch of red. The mobile adds movement and interest to empty corners or windows.
26. Wooden Block Nativity
Craft a simple nativity scene using wooden blocks painted or wood-burned with basic shapes representing Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the animals. This handmade decoration becomes a cherished heirloom.
The minimalist approach feels fresh and modern while honoring the traditional Christmas story. Display it on a mantel, shelf, or as a dining table centerpiece.
27. Christmas Tree Shadowbox Sign
Create dimensional wall art by building a wooden Christmas tree inside a shadowbox frame. Use small wood pieces, twigs, or even driftwood arranged in a tree shape.
Add small battery-operated lights behind it for a glowing effect. This becomes a permanent piece you can bring out year after year.
28. Norwegian Christmas Gnomes
These adorable handmade gnomes are super easy to make using felt, faux fur, and basic crafting supplies. Their long beards and pointy hats add whimsical charm to farmhouse Christmas decor.
Place them on shelves, mantels, or clustered together on tiered trays. You can make them in various sizes and colors to fit your specific color scheme.
29. Etched Glass Candle Holders
Create beautiful candle holders by etching designs onto simple glass jars or hurricane glasses. Use stencils with holiday patterns like snowflakes, trees, or stars.
The etching diffuses candlelight beautifully, creating a soft, romantic glow. Group several together with varying heights for a stunning mantel or table display.
Conclusion
Whether you’re drawn to the cozy charm of burlap stockings, rustic greenery, or the warm glow of lanterns, farmhouse Christmas decor brings timeless comfort to the holiday season.
These ideas prove you don’t need fancy decorations to create a magical atmosphere—just simple, natural elements like pine cones, wood accents, berries, and twinkling lights.
The beauty of farmhouse style is how it blends vintage nostalgia with modern simplicity, giving you endless ways to personalize your space.
From DIY wooden signs to elegant mantels layered with evergreen garland and candlelight, each decoration tells a story of home and tradition.
Khaja Moinuddin, a computer science graduate, finds joy in gardening and homesteading. Join him on this blog as he shares his experiences in homesteading, gardening, and composting
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