St Nicholas tree, old candle holders (similar), Threshold stool, Farm & Fable stockings
This is the first year we’ve had a tree up in our condo – Nick would only allow me a short and skinny one, but it sure beats nothing! Since our space is so small, I went with a light, metallic color scheme to keep it feeling open. One of my favorite memories growing up was unwrapping our family’s ornaments each December and reminiscing where each one came from (usually the day-after-xmas clearance sale at our local mall, but they were fond memories nonetheless ; ). We have just a handful of meaningful ornaments on our own tree this year, but I look forward to slowly growing this collection, and trying my hand at some of these neat DIYs!
Pendleton plaid mug, Reiko Kaneko gold lip mug
These marshmallow snowmen are so easy to make (with kids too) to spruce up your hot cocoa. I flattened one piece a little for a larger body and then used two toothpicks, one to connect the segments and one for the arms.
We hosted a small gag gift exchange with friends so I pushed our large coffee table aside and lined our living room space with cozy cushions and throw blankets. My affordable Threshold cable throw & BNF pom pom throw are so soft and comfortable! I’m a bit of a blanket hoarder so also splurged on this Hotel Collection pom pom one (would make a great gift as well) which is super substantial and plush, and about a foot bigger than my other ones.
I love switching up pillow covers as an easy way to transition the couch from season to season. They are easy to make as well, if you can find the right materials. I wish more stores would offer just the outer covers instead of full pillows, for those who don’t have much storage space!
Hope you guys enjoy the rest of your weekend! Stay tuned for a special holiday giveaweay!
Beautiful tree and home!! I love all the white! This is kinda aside from this post, but could you tell me how the Angela bra's band compares to the sascha's? My underbust is like 26 inches and the angela bra fits me well in a 30 band, but I ended up returning it anyways because the cups were too narrow for me even when I sized up in the cup. Do you think I should try the sascha in a 30 or in a 32 band? Since you have the 32 I was wondering, what hook do you have to wear it on for it to stay up while strapless?
Thanks!!
Gorgeous look!!
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Amazing decor! Happy holidays!
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Love your dress! 🙂
Happy Holidays!
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I am totally digging this lighter colour scheme Christmas decor!
xx
Yvonne
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Hi Gayle! Thanks! It's old from Homegoods, but I see similar at lots of home decor stores. You can search for a white shag area rug online for similar!
That is so special! I can only hope to have a tradition like that with my own family : )
Hello ~ it's "string grey," which is a grey-taupe color in person : )
Hi Kate – thanks for the tip! They have so many colorful options!
Hi! It's very old from Homegoods I think, but if you search "white shag area rug" a lot of stores have similar options!
I love your home! Very beautiful! Would really appreciate knowing where you bought your pretty rug. Thanks so much.
Awesome, cozy home!
White is my all time favorite dominant color for home decoration!
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Love the Christmas tree! Lovely photos!
Xoxo,
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My husband gave me the annual Swarovski star ornament for our first Christmas together in 2000 and has kept it up each year since. When we had our daughter in 2003, I began to buy her the "mini star" each Christmas, which matches the larger annual star, and when my son arrived in 2007 he began getting a Swarovski ornament each year too, usually something in red. I love our sparkly tree!
The tree matches your decor so well! The color does open the space up more 🙂 My family rarely decorates for the holidays (besides for Christmas) but seasonal pillow covers seems like an easy way to get in the mood for any holiday season. Cute idea!
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hi jean! what color is your pom pom throw?
Your Xmas Tree is so lovely!
xx
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Beautiful! I do the pillow covers for seasonal decor as well. I order from this Etsy store. Very nice quality. I pay the extra for zippers. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CastawayCoveDecor
Great holiday decor:P
Shall We Sasa
Lovely!!
Your home is so beautiful!! Happy holidays!
Jean! Can you share where you got your rug from? Thank you!
Congratulations to your beautiful first tree! We will build up our tree on the 24th how it is usual here in Bavaria:) Love also your Christmassy looks!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Congratulations to your wonderful first tree! We will build up our tree on the 24th how it is usual here in Bavaria 🙂 Love also your Christmassy looks!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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So beautiful. You have excellent taste. The picture deserves to be on cover of magazine! 🙂 Everything coordinates, even your dress! Wow.
Your home is gorgeous!! I love your tree and how well it matches your decor 🙂
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