Hello friends!
I wanted to share a little Christmas tour of our home with you today.
This post is overflowing with pictures of my Christmas decorations and lots of my favorite things.
There is nothing more fun to me than decorating for Christmas!
So grab a cup of hot cocoa and make yourself comfortable while I show you around our Christmas home.
In the entryway, my chalkboard hangs with my latest doodle and the table is a collection of a few of my favorite Christmas things all ablaze with candlelight.
{Of course I will be posting the chalkboard template freebie and tutorial soon! See my chalkboard drawing tutorial here}
Opposite my chalkboard are the doors to our office where I made and hung two live wreaths, bound by cream, black, and champagne colored ribbon.
Walking in to our living room, you can see the mantel all prettied up.
I got a lovely 25 ft. long live garland from Costco, and I used it all over our home, including here on the mantel. I love the smell and look of live garland!
I added bottle brush trees, candles, and vintage silver Shiny Brite ornaments. I also hung one of my vintage sheet music and German glass glitter "Noel" banners on the mantel. {see banners here}.
I love the look of all of these things layered together!
We have a flocked Christmas tree and I decorated it with lots of mercury glass, berries and twigs, frosted pine cones, vintage pictures and fun ribbons. It is a hodge podge of ornaments I have made and collected.
I got these jars last year to hold a few pillar candles in the tree. The tree is so big that these big jars don't overpower the rest of the decorations. I love the warm glow it adds to the tree~ especially at night.
I used a vintage tablecloth from my stash for the tree skirt. One of these days I will get around to making a real one. Until then, I love the way this dainty little handmade beauty looks with the tree.
On the end table, behind the couch, I have a set of tiered metal baskets that hold extra ornaments and bottle brush trees. I also put a couple of candle holders and have been lighting the candles in the evenings occasionally. It lets off such a lovely glow.
Just had to throw him in here. Isn't he so cute!?
I have been on a hunt for the perfect nativity scene for several years, and last year I found this one that I love. I think it is so sweet and beautiful. I want to paint the frame to match my decor a bit better, but I just haven't done it yet.
I had put a few things together for a little party I hosted a few days ago at my home. I liked the way they looked, so I left them out in my dining room.
Mugs, straws, spoons, napkins, plates... and of course take out boxes lined with red and white striped parchment paper for guests to take treats home!
I haven't put my tinsel tree up yet! I am a little behind this year. I will be doing that soon {for a party} and, of course, I will post pictures when I do.
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The best part of decorating for Christmas is grabbing a cup of hot cocoa at night and sitting in the soft glow of the Christmas tree.
Actually, the best part is the "ooooooooooo" my Ella says every time I turn on the Christmas tree lights.
🙂
I know I am doing this a little backwards, but I will be posting some of these vignettes in a little more detail this week. I will also be posting a couple recipes soon. I have some fun things planned for the next couple of weeks!
I hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into our home this Christmas.
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If you are new to Ella Claire... Welcome! I am so glad you are here 🙂
Luci @Bungalow At Home
I love it all! Looking forward to reading some of your older posts! Happy holidays!
Katherine Wolak
Girl Im loving your home!!! The tree, beautiful decor and your wreaths are fantastic!!! LOVE every pics! Just lie a magazine!
Hugs,
Kate
Kristen
Your holiday home is stunning!!!! Simply elegant and divine! Have a wonderful week
xoxo
Kate
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home
Such beauty, my sweet friend! I can just imagine little Ella's face at the tree lighting. I love all of your special little touches. The jars on the tree are a fabulous idea!
Wendy
Your home is gorgeous! I love everything. I have poured over each photo. The tree is fab!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
it looks awesome! i love the red books and the christmas tree skirt- fabulous!
Emily@TheWickerHouse
Kristen,
It's all so pretty. Some of my favorite touches are the handmade wreaths, the black striped ribbon on the tree, the lace tree skirt and your kitchen set up.
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer Taylor
Kristen, your tree is so gorgeous! And even prettier in person! You have mastered Christmas decor and spirit! Love you!
Stacey
Absolutely beautiful!
Something Nice and Pretty
Your home is so beautiful, the best part is Ella's ohhhhhh:)
Kelly @ thelilypadcottage
Love it all! Oh can I just pack up your tree and take it to my house? I agree with Ella Oooooooh! 🙂
NanaDiana
OMGOSH, Kristen! Everything just looks everything just beautiful. It is just wonderful. Your home looks happy and sweet and well-loved. GREAT job- xo Diana
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses
Hi. I've visited your blog many times. Your style is lovely and your daughter is adorable! I love your holiday decor. Just became a follower - don't know why it took so long! Have a Merry Christmas!
Doreen
Shannon
I love your decorations and can't wait to see more. Where did you get your giant lantern, I love it and have been looking for a huge one for awhile?
20 North Ora
Kristen - Your home looks so warm, cozy, inviting and ready for the holidays. I'm sure baby is enjoying the decor and especially the lights.
Judy
Jill Hulsey
Oh My Goodness!!! It's Beautiful...Love! Thank you for sharing <3
Tina
so pretty!! i love your tree!
Juliana Lopes
Hi Kristen, I have been a silent observer of you blog for awhile. I just lie to see how creative you are. Your home looks absolutely gorgeous all decorated for Christmas! I wish I had energy to do the same 🙂 but with three little ones in the house I just find a lot of excuses!
must love junk
Gorgeous details! I love your wreaths and how you set up the goodies in your dining room! Love your style 🙂
Susan
Living Life in the Lowcountry
Your home looks so pretty! I love the flocked tree!