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White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

December 8, 2023 No Comments

Need a simple, yet elegant place setting and centerpiece idea for your holiday table? I came up with a neutral Christmas tablescape idea that you can use as a foundation each year. Then you can simply tweak a couple of items and bam! – you’ll have a whole new look! This year I decided to use cranberry/burgundy as my pop of color, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. Let’s get to it! White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps).

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White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

Supplies for Centerpiece:

2 white fur cone trees
2 grapevine lighted cone trees – similar here
2 burlap Christmas trees – similar here
2 cranberry – colored taper candles
2 crystal candle holders
1 glass cake plate + (gold rim acrylic charger)
1 glass hurricane – here, here ore here set
1 white pillar candle
1 ivory/cream table runner – here velvet, here linen, shiny linen, burlap linen
2 white felt poinsettia picks
4 greenery picks – similar here or here
1-2 frosted eucalyptus pick (optional)
2 white pine cone picks
Cranberry-colored wreath

Supplies for Place Setting:

White dot dinner plate, salad plate, bowl – similar set here
White dinner napkins – similar here, here (red and green napkins available also)
Flatware rose gold/copper – here, here
Amber glasses – similar here or here
Gold ornaments (inside of bowls)

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

Tips:

I wanted to start off and say that this tutorial:

Can be modified – to fit your needs each year. Go bigger when you have more time, go smaller when you have less time.
Is convertible – you can move things from the centerpiece area when using for a dinner party. We ate our “Thanksgiving dinner” LOL – on this tablescape, and simply moved some of the Christmas accessories to make room for our serving dishes.
Is Celebratory – designed to celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!! So whatever that looks like for you and your family, then that is enough!!

Have fun with it and let the joy of decorating for Jesus shine through!

Ok, let’s get to the 5 easy steps!

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

5 Easy Steps:

Use Ivory or White Table Runner/Tablecloth
Add Glass Cake Stand Centerpiece
Add Christmas Accessories
Use White Dinnerware/Dinner Napkins
*Add Accent Color

*The accent color is optional, but does help break up all of the white.

Step #1: Use Ivory or White Table Runner/Tablecloth

The first thing you will want to do is use an ivory or white table runner or tablecloth and put it onto/cover your table.

This will set the foundation for your white and neutral Christmas tablescape.

I like to use this ivory runner with tassels as my “go-to” for my dining table decorations.

It has a hint of cream – which helps bring a little warmth to the other white accent pieces.
And it blends all of the different golden tones together.

Here’s a picture below of the runner with all of the steps done – just so you can see all the colors together.

Step #2: Add Glass Cake Stand Centerpiece

Now that you have your table runner (or tablecloth down), it’s time to work on the actual centerpiece of your table.

This centerpiece:

glass cake stand
a glass hurricane and a white candle
2 green picks for each side (x2)
2 white poinsettia picks front side
2 white picks back side

It will look like this – pictured below.

Of course you can always tweak it with greenery or picks that you have on hand.

You can adjust the greenery picks (move them out a little) to fill in some gaps – once you get to step 3.

And I do love the gold dot rim on my cake plate, but you can always use a plain glass cake plate and add a gold dot rim charger (as a little dupe) 😉

Step #3: Add Christmas Accessories

Now it’s time to add some other decorative Christmas accent pieces to each side of the glass cake stand centerpiece.

Note: My items are tall (personal preference), but use the heights listed and picture below as reference. It’s all about scale.

2 grapevine lighted cone trees – (23″H)
2 fur cone trees – (21″H)
2 burlap trees – (18″H)

This is what they will look like (candle/candle stick – step 5).

Don’t be afraid to move things around or “shop” your Christmas closet each year first – before buying anything.

The grapevine lighted cone trees and burlap trees are from last year’s Christmas mantel decor! I love using things I already have at home too!

Here is a top view so that you can see the spacing of the decorative accents on the ivory table runner.

Step #4: Use White Dinnerware & White Dinner Napkins

The next thing you’ll want to do is to set up your place setting by adding white dinnerware and white dinner napkins to your tablescape.

I decided to use:

white dinnerware/white napkins
amber glasses
rose gold flatware
gold ornaments (inside bowls)

The white dot dinnerware is another go-to for decorating my table settings because it is so versatile.

The “Christmas word” napkins are from another holiday table I decorated a couple of years ago, so I used them again here.
And the amber glasses, rose gold flatware (and candle sticks/candle – step 5) are from this year’s Thanksgiving table.

I love how the golden tones warm up the white dinnerware.

Step #5: Add Accent Color

So, this is where you can customize your white and neutral Christmas table with the “accent” color you want.

I chose to use:

cranberry – colored taper candles
a burgundy wreath

Feel free to choose whatever accent color you like this year, and then next year you can just change out the candles and wreath – to make it “new.”

Here is a closeup picture so that you can see how the candles and wreath – make the neutral tablescape come to life.

Now, let’s get to some after pictures so you can see it all together!

After Pictures

Centerpiece Only

Centerpiece + Table Decorations

Back Side Views

Top View

And let there be light!

Centerpiece Only

Centerpiece + Table Decorations

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2024!!

Love & Hugs 🙂

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Christmas Home Tour 2021: Blue, White & Copper

December 29, 2021 2 Comments

Come on in and take a tour of our Christmas home this year – I’m so glad you’re here. And even though it’s technically “after” Christmas (LOL), I hope you find some inspiration and tips you can use for 2022. This year I decided to use blue, white, and a pop of copper, and I really love how it all came together. And of course, you can always use traditional colors (like red and green) as well, just by tweaking the accents and accessories. Ok, let’s get to it! Welcome to our Christmas Home Tour 2021: Blue, White & Copper.

Christmas Home Tour 2021: Blue, White & Copper

Our Color Palette:

Our color palette this year is blue and white, with a pop of copper brown.

I found all of my goodies pictured below at – At Home (formerly Garden Ridge).

I think they have had this color combo with the Christmas ornament balls for a couple of years now, and I have always wanted to use the copper brown.

Then I found the glitter pinecone ornaments, jewel-colored glitter trees, and some coordinating ribbons to pull it all together.

TIP: Use different shades of blues – it will add so much more interest.

The large ornament balls are more turquoise and navy blue, and the medium and small ornament balls are more cobalt blue.
The trees pull in all of the different shades of blue.
The ribbons tie all of the blues and browns together.

Ok, let’s get to our Christmas Home Tour 2021!

Christmas Home Tour 2021: Blue, White & Copper

So, why am I not starting the tour with the front door and porch?

Well it’s decorated red (LOL!), and it will be at the end of the post.

Ok, carry on!

Dining Room:

In our dining room, I used primarily white (shocker – haha!), and then added in some pops of blue and copper through accents/accessories.

I also added a different blue striped ribbon/bow to the silver wreath on our mirror – just to add some color to the wall. (See details in entry section).

Here’s a better view of the ornaments.

If you want to see more on our Christmas Tablescape, click white Christmas table decorations (5 easy steps).

If you want to see more about our new dining room white paint color click painted dining room walls white.

Don’t laugh, but I turn on these lamps every night when I’m cooking!

I’ve just gotta have some type of inspiration when I’m cooking 😉

Entry/Foyer:

I kept the entry very simple this year. The only 2 things I added were the white feather wreath and the “Believe” sign.

But you may have noticed that there’s a common element carried from the dining room to the entry?

Yes, it’s the blue striped ribbon that I mentioned above.

I know it’s not going to get a huge applause – LOL – but it’s just enough to keep things flowing.

For more info on the gold mirrors or black console click:

And I always love this view from the entry to the living room.

It gives you a better idea of how each room is individually decorated, but still looks cohesive.

If you want to see our home tour from last year click Christmas home tour 2020: tree love.

Living Room:

The majority of pictures and accents/accessories will be in the living room – just a little FYI!

For the mantel this year I used the 2 blue jewel-toned glitter trees, and added the assorted ornament balls to the garland.

I just noticed this really isn’t a good picture with the fireplace dirty – ugh – but it’s going to have to stay.

I am loving this new attitude of “it’s ALL good!”

Here is a closeup picture of the trees so that you can see the different shades of blue in the glitter.

For mantel Christmas greenery/garland:

TIPS:

sprinkle in 3 -5 balls (of your main accent color), and leave the other balls neutral: gold, champagne, silver, and white.
use different textures/surfaces for balls: some with glitter, shiny, flat, ribbed, etc.

Now you can see how I carried the accent colors and balls into the bookshelf, and living room centerpiece.

For the bookshelf, I just popped in some of my:

white and silver ceramic trees, fur gifts, manger scene, white trees, and of course the ornament balls again.

I also added one small vase filled with balls – and the navy striped ribbon.

Here is a closeup of the centerpiece.

If you want more info click easy Christmas coffee table centerpiece (in 5 minutes).

This year I decided to add a soft blue ribbon to our tree instead of my usual white pom-pom garland.

I really love how it turned out. It’s very subtle, but just adds a little interest to the room.

And of course my little tree collar hack!

Click $2 DIY Christmas tree collar if you want more info on it.

For the couch:

I used some of my go-to’s: the gold glitter “merry” pillow and blue throw blanket – to complete this side of the room.

And you can’t have a Christmas home tour without some gifts! Right?

Click 5 tips: how to wrap Christmas presents blue for more info.

You can see that I added the birch wood ribbon and copper brown ornaments to pull in all of the colors in here also.

That whimsical wrapping paper with the houses – is definitely my favorite this year! It makes me smile every time I see it.

So, this is what happens when you’re interfering with your dog’s napping spot – haha!!

I guess Boomer decided that the photo shoot was over….. and climbed onto his perch 😉

Front Porch:

And then there was red….

Here are a couple of pictures of our front porch this year. So, why didn’t I decorate it “according to the color theme?”

Since this was my very first year to do a post on our Christmas front porch, I thought most readers would still like to see the traditional red.

But I have to admit that I really love how it turned out!

Simple version pictured above.

Crazy Lady version – eye roll inserted – pictured below. LOL!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022 Everyone!

Love & Hugs 🙂

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EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

December 3, 2021 No Comments

If you’re looking for a quick and simple DIY Christmas centerpiece decorating idea, give this one a try. All you need is a round tray, glass trifle dish, greenery picks, your favorite ornament balls – and about 5 minutes to complete the look. Plus, you can tweak it by using things you already have at home, and it’s mobile! You can move it to your dining table for Christmas dinner, place it on your kitchen island for holiday entertaining, or keep it on the living room coffee table for everyday viewing. Who’s ready? EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

Supplies:

Round tray – here
Greenery picks (~6-8) – 2 here (similar), 3 here, & 3 here
Glass Trifle bowl – here
Christmas Ball Ornaments – here

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

Couple of Things:

#1) If Using Round Tray + Trifle Dish:

My tray is 14″ diameter x 4 ” deep
My trifle dish is 8.5″ diameter x 8″ H (bowl part is 5″H)

Make sure that your round tray diameter is larger than your trifle dish – just so you can see the greenery.

Also you will want your tray to be at least 2″ deep, or your trifle “stem” will be too tall (and then you’ll need to add more greenery).

#2) If Tweaking by Using Things At Home:

You can use a glass bowl instead of the trifle dish, and simply set it directly onto your greenery.
This project will work with a rectangular/square tray also. (You’ll just have to tweak the greenery and glass dish portions).
Use whatever color of Christmas ornament balls you already have on hand – that fit your color theme (red, green, gold, silver, etc).
Try using Christmas floral stems or garland – instead of greenery picks.
If “flocked” and “glistened” – aren’t your thang …..LOL…. use the greenery picks that suite your style best.

Just remember that it’s your Christmas masterpiece – so customize it to fit your needs.

Then all you will have to do is figure out where you’re going to put it! 😉

Ok, let’s get to it! EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

Step #1: Gather Supplies

The first thing you’ll want to do is gather all of the supplies for your centerpiece.

You might want to “shop” your own goodies first, to see what you already have at home. Then you can figure out if you’ll need to buy anything else.

Pictured below are the Christmas picks and round tray that I am using for this project.

And I forgot to take a picture of my trifle dish – ugh – but here is what it looks like.

Don’t forget that you can use a glass bowl also.

Step #2: Put Greenery Into Round Tray

Now, it’s time to put all of the floral picks and arrange them in your tray.

Basically, I have 8 picks for my tray:

2 glistened green picks
3 flocked picks
3 glistened white picks

Put your 2 “longest” floral picks in the tray first – then build onto these.

Roughly at 3 and 6 on a clock.

I am leaving space in the middle for my trifle dish stem – just a FYI 😉

Next put 2 of your flocked floral picks into your tray.

Roughly at 2 and 8 on a clock.

Notice that I overlapped these flocked picks onto the 1st 2 picks, but just a little.

Now put 2 of your white glistened floral picks into your tray.

Roughly at 5 and 10 on a clock.

And you can see that I overlapped these picks onto the 1st 2 green picks also.

This overlapping just helps to fill in those green “grass” looking stems a little bit.

So now you can see that there are 2 spots left to fill – so just place one white glistened pick into the tray.

Roughly at 12 on the clock.

And now place the remaining flocked pick into the tray.

Roughly at 6 on the clock.

Step #3: Fill Trifle with Ornaments & Put Into Tray

Now that you have all of your greenery arranged in the tray, it’s time to add your trifle dish.

Just fill the glass trifle dish with your favorite Christmas ornament balls.

Use multi-color to pull in all of the colors in your Christmas theme.
Or use one – or just 2 colors for more impact.

I am using blue, copper brown, and white this year – so these are the colors I chose for my glass dish.

Use different sizes of balls to add interest, and to help fill those open gaps in your bowl.
I also like to add gold and silver just to help neutralize it (from looking “too” matchy-matchy).

Just put your trifle dish into the middle of your tray and you are done.

If using a bowl, simply sit it directly on top of your greenery.

TIP: Tweak it! If using a bowl – simply sit it on top of a small drinking glass (turned upside down) to make your own trifle dish!

This is what it will look like when finished.

Woohoo! You did it!!

How does it look in my house? Let’s see.

Before with just the greenery. (If you like this look, just leave as is).

And After.

Top view.

Well, what do you think? Will you try it? Let me know!

More info on our coffee table click:

Have a Very Merry Christmas Everyone!

Love & Hugs 🙂

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Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

December 5, 2020 2 Comments

I have always enjoyed decorating for the holidays, but this year it has given our home a much-needed “Christmas Spirit.” It’s so amazing that the wonder, glory, and promise of Jesus is seen and felt in decorating in His Honor. And it has nothing to do with the quantity or quality of our decorations, but in the meaning of our decorations. I believe that we all needed that extra Hope and Love a little earlier this 2020, and decorating brought these emotions out. I feel so blessed to be able to share some of our holiday decor with you. Here is our Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

Just some quick notes:

This post will be mostly pictures, so it is a little shorter than my other posts (thank goodness – right)? LOL!!
I also tried to use new photos that are different from my previous Christmas posts – just to keep things fresh.
You’ll notice that I have a little Christmas “tree” obsession/theme going on this year – and I have to admit that I love them all!
If you want to see more detailed pictures of our Christmas home (specific rooms), scroll to the end of the post for links to those posts.

Ok, so let’s get to our Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love!!

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

Entry:

In the entry, I kept things soft and neutral. I brought in different textures with the bottle brush trees and pops of flocked greenery.

I also added in touches of shimmer with the silver mercury glass and gold shimmer throw pillows.

For the right side of the entry, I kept it the same as last year with the “What a Beautiful Name it Is” sign and DIY pine sprays.

Scroll to the end of the post if you want more info on making the pine sprays.

Dining Room:

In our dining room, I also used the (white and blue) neutral color palette, with the touches of silver/gold metallic shimmer.

Of course these new DIY lanterns were such a fun and easy project this year, and fit in perfectly with my tree theme.

For more information on making these, just scroll to the end of the post for the link.

Adding the faux wood, fur, and gold edge trim ribbon, really makes the entire tablescape come together.

And the cinnamon-scented pine cones bring in texture to the dining room centerpiece, and also help hide the battery packs (ha!) for the fairy lights!!

Above: I used my white feather wreath (that I made years ago) to bring in more texture to the dining room wall.

Below: I used the white wooden tray (that I put together last year) to bring in some glistening greenery and champagne-colored ball picks – to tie it all together.

Living Room:

I really do like the way our living room turned out this year.

I was a little afraid of how our tree was going to mix in with the “loud” curtains, but they actually created a backdrop for it- right?

Since the living room already has so much blue and white popping from the curtains, pillows, and rug, I simply added the same white and metallic color palette in here as well.

Below: I kind of feel like we have a Dr. Seuss-vibe going on in the living room, with the whimsical green fabric and yarn trees on the top shelves of the bookcase.

And then a Charlie Brown Christmas-vibe with the smaller white trees with gold and silver balls in the lower shelves.

(P.S. I found all of these items mentioned at the dollar section in Target).

Did I mention that I love feathers and fur???? 😉

Even our Angel has it!!

Below pic: I found this amazing sign at Home Goods for $20, and just could not pass it up.

It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it actually is a very dark navy with a vintage-wash on it.

It’s amazing how one single decoration can really brighten every.single.day! Amen!!

My mom (aka Gabbi) gave me this sweet little manger scene many years ago, that always finds a special home each year.

I love to pair it with that hexagon mirror to give it extra light – like it’s glowing.

FYI – Coffee table makeover post coming soon. (It used to be black – yep)!!

Master Bedroom:

This was my first year to decorate our bedroom for Christmas, and it has brought so much joy to this room.

I decided to swag different-sized wreaths to add a little focal point to the wall above the bed, and it really made the room pop.

For more info on the DIY wall wreath tutorial, just scroll to the end of the post for the link.

I used a couple more of the trees to bring in some texture, and added greenery to tie in the green color palette.

If you want to learn some of the decorating ideas and tips that I use, just scroll to the end of post for the 5 Christmas Decorating Tips link.

I don’t get to show this front view of our bed very often because our bedroom is just not quite deep enough to get it all in – LOL!!

Kitchen Coffee/Hot Chocolate Bar:

This Christmas coffee and hot chocolate bar was such a blast to set up, and I love all of the red.

It’s kind of like the Clark Griswold area of our house, and probably the most popular!!

Of course, I had to add some trees with a holiday sign….. just to keep up the “crazy-tree-lady” persona I have going on this year!

And these super-fun mugs to keep things from getting TOO serious!

Below: And our Christmas Card Tree holder (from Wal-Mart years ago), that just hangs to the right side wall of the coffee bar.

It’s in the perfect spot so we can see all of our cards from family and friends every day.

I always put our older Christmas cards in it, just to see how our girls have grown. This one was from 2012). Wow – time flies!!

Powder Bath:

And you can’t have a Clark Griswold Christmas…..well….. without a cousin Eddie!

Meet Cousin Eddie!

Those crazy red and white pom-pom trees are so stinkin’ cute, and my girls STILL love the red sleigh with the stuffed animals.

I added the 2 hand towels this year to bring in a little more “tree love” to this room, but kept the other decorations the same.

This room just makes me smile, and puts the MERRY in Merry Christmas!

And yes….. even our presents will have some trees on them!!

Time to go – I’ve got some wrapping to do. 😉 See post below on wrapping tips.

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Have a Very Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Love & Christmas Hugs 🙂

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5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips

November 25, 2020 No Comments

Holiday decorations help bring joy, cheer, and the Christmas spirit to our homes every year. And we are all craving those happy feelings more than ever this year! So I wanted to share with you today some easy ways to decorate for Christmas, that won’t break the bank and will lift those heavy hearts. Plus, you can use things you already have on hand, or you can follow one of my links to some fun DIY-style projects. Bonus: you’ll get a sneak peek at our Home Tour. So, Let’s get to it! Here are 5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips.

5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips

Tips:

#1: Use Serving Trays & Cake Stands
#2: Add Inspirational Signs or Scriptures
#3: Use Trees, Trees, and More Trees
#4: Mix in Reindeer, Presents, & Sleighs
#5: Add Tons Of Greenery Everywhere

***Chritmas Home Tour 2020– coming soon (now ready)!!

Ok – let’s get to the 5 simple Christmas Decorating Tips!!

5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips

TIP #1: Use Serving Trays & Cake Stands

One of the easiest ways to decorate for Christmas is to put a small group of items onto a tray.

But don’t forget about using things you already have on hand like:

serving trays, cake stands/plates, chargers or even 3-tier stands.

Use them to elevate items on a entry console or kitchen coffee/hot chocolate bar, or simply just add Christmas balls, candles or greenery.

The next 2 pictures below are my new finds this year, and I love them!

The first one is a simple (slim), white ceramic serving tray that is a perfect fit for our entry console table.

And the second one is this 3-tier serving stand that I used for our Christmas coffee/hot chocolate bar.

Both of these trays could also be used in your guest bathroom for toiletries or even small bath towels.
You can use Christmas-themed or red-green colored trays also.

Just have fun and go for it!!

Click here to see our DIY Christmas Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar.

TIP #2: Add Inspirational Signs or Scriptures

Christmas just would not be – well Christmas – without spreading the good news of Jesus Christ!

So go ahead and shout it from the mountain tops.

Use wall signs with words from Christmas songs and scripture verses, or just place inspirational words and phrases into bookcases or open shelving.

Don’t forget about your kitchen decorations also! It’s the hub of the home – especially for the Christmas season!!

Use Merry Wishes on signs, coffee mugs, paper goods, or anywhere else you can think of spreading a little extra cheer.

TIP #3: Use Trees, Trees, and More Trees

This probably seems like a no-brainer, but try to think outside of the box for this one.

Use different sizes (and colors) of trees, and spread them around your house. And they don’t have to be your “typical” green tree.

You can use ceramic trees, 3-dimensional trees, bottle brush trees, fabric trees, yarn trees, wall trees and even mini trees in lanterns.

I am loving these adorable little green yarn trees and navy plaid fabric trees from Target.

They just add a little whimsy to the living room bookcase.

Don’t forget about your dining room or kitchen table too.

Put decorative trees into groups to make a larger impact.

Click DIY Lantern Snow Village with Fairy Lights to see how to make your own centerpiece using the small (mini) trees.

Use trees to decorate nightstands or dressers in your master bedroom or even a Christmas guest room.

Plus, you can mix and match different sizes and textures to create added interest to your vignettes.

This is our wall tree from last year, but I just wanted to add it to the mix.

Click DIY Wall Christmas Tree Tutorial: Using Shelf Paper for more information.

And of course, there is the traditional tree.

It is the main act, the show-stopper, and the heart of the Christmas home.

TIP #4: Mix in Reindeer, Presents, & Sleighs

Try to bring in some traditional Christmas decor like reindeer, presents, sleighs, and more.

Use these items all around your house to add a little holiday magic for your family and friends.

Just place a pair of reindeer on your coffee table to bring in some additional sparkle and “wintry” feeling.

Or try some some furry presents on a woven tray in your bedroom to bring in a sense of texture and warmth.

You can always make your own – DIY style – or simply wrap empty boxes with Christmas-themed wrapping paper (that you already have on hand).

Get creative with your sleighs also.

Use them for holding coffee pods in your kitchen.

Or use them in your powder or guest bathroom to hold hand towels (or even toilet paper).

And Yes, I use our red sleigh for TP too!

TIP #5: Add Tons Of Greenery Everywhere

Adding Christmas greenery – everywhere – is probably the most important element of all holiday decorating tips!

You can use natural greenery, flocked greenery, Christmas picks with pinecones or frosted eucalyptus, swags, pine sprays, wall wreaths and more.

And you can add it to every room in your house too:

entry staircase or railings, console tables, or baskets
dining room mirrors, buffet consoles, or chandeliers
kitchen windows wreaths, cabinets, over-the-sink window garland, or light pendants
master bedroom wall decoration, breakfast trays, headboard garland
living room windows, mantels, coffee tables, bookshelves, and over threshold openings

In the picture below, I just simply added two shimmery green stems to the top of our dining room mirror to add color and some depth.

You can also use the greenery picks or stems in vases or on trays (as fillers) also.

Just add a couple of long flocked stems to taller vases, or tuck smaller greenery picks onto a tray.

Try adding some greenery to your empty walls or window frames also.

Fill in some of those gaps in the kitchen or even master/guest bedrooms with wall wreaths.

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And don’t forget about your staircase railings or entryway – they need some love too!

Just adding a little touch of greenery goes a long way, and it doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive (like these pine sprays below).

Click Easy Christmas Staircase Decorating Idea: Pine Sprays for more information.

I hope you found a little inspiration and some decorating ideas you can try out this holiday season!

Have a Blessed Christmas Everyone!!

Love & Merry Hugs 🙂

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Christmas Home Tour: Let It Snow

December 10, 2019 No Comments

If you have been following my blog recently, you know that I have a Let It Snow, white winter wonderland theme going on this year inside our house! There is the snow village table setting and diy wall decor in the dining room, silver balls pine spray staircase in the entry, wooden shelf paper Christmas tree in the living room, and the white poinsettia shimmer wreath trio in the kitchen. So today I am excited to share the rest of my holiday decorating ideas and tips with you! Here is Christmas Home Tour: Let It Snow.

CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: LET IT SNOW

For my theme this year, I chose the colors white, silver, and gold to mix in with all of my navy and indigo blues.

I used these dominate colors in all of the larger areas of our home, so that they would have a cohesive look. Then in some of the smaller areas, (like the office and powder bath) I used reds, pinks, and turquoise to have a little fun!

This post is filled with a ton of pictures!! I tried to pull out as many new or different photos (from the posts mentioned above) that I could, so that you can see other areas of our home.

Let’s get to the home tour!

CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: LET IT SNOW

ENTRY:

Our entry is filled with a ton of white and blue already, so I really punched up the texture and glimmer.

I added silver wreaths to the barn doors, and simply added a white grois grain ribbon tied in a loose knot.

Of course, no home tour is complete without my Boomer!! He loves to be with me when I’m decorating, and especially when I’m taking pictures!!

Then I added the pine sprays to the staircase banisters, and kept that same theme going with the grois grain ribbon.

I am loving my new sign from Home Goods also!!

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Instead of tying a loose knot though, I went with a loosely tied bow. It still gives off the same “non-stuffy” vibe, but adds a little weight to the top of the sprays.

For more information on the pine sprays, click here.

I made these navy and white buffalo check embroidery hoop ornaments a couple of years ago, and simply change them up every year.

The gold dot bows, organza ribbons, and white pom pom ornaments were the perfect accent to my winter theme.

Click here to use them together to make a snowman, or here to use as ornaments.

TIP #1: Use cake plates or cake stands to elevate smaller Christmas accessories when decorating.

This also helps draw attention (or extra focus) to items that wouldn’t get noticed – like my white furry silver sleigh!!

TIP#2: Add a couple of sparkly snowflake ornaments to your candle lanterns.

I know most of us already know the little trick of adding ornaments or greenery to lanterns, but adding some snowflake ornaments gives a little extra texture too.

You can always add the ornaments to your chandeliers – like mine from last year.

DINING ROOM:

Of course, there’s the literal way to express your let it snow theme – haha!! Click here for wall sign tutorial.

But it’s really more than just a sign. The gold glitter letters bring in that winter shimmer that I needed, and the white pom poms and feather wreath wreath bring in the snow texture.

And don’t forgot about a Christmas Tree centerpiece or using snow village ornaments . Click here for more info on the winter tablescape.

TIP #3: Fill a wooden tray with flocked picks, glimmer balls, and a white poinsettia to add some winter shimmer.

Turn a plain tray into an accent piece, with a couple of Christmas-y accessories and glass hurricane.

TIP #4: Add wooden shelf paper to top of furniture to warm up your let it snow theme.

This is a great way to add a little warmth to all of your white, so it doesn’t come off too cold.

P.S. I’ll try to do a post on both tips 3 & 4 soon! But you’ll recognize something similar…..

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN:

….right here!! Do you recognize the shelf paper? For more info on the wall tree click here.

I had to work around Boomer for the living room pictures. It’s kind of like he’s one of our presents – love it!!

TIP 5: Use pom pom garland on your tree(s) – to keep with the snow theme.

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I used a TON of whites and ivory in the living room, with pops of gold and silver.

TIP #6: Add wooden beads to hurricanes to warm up all of the white.

And remember that white poinsettia, flocked picks, and glimmer balls that I used to “dress” up the wooden tray in the dining room?

Well, they also were used to accent the wreaths in the kitchen.

Now, your’e dining room and kitchen can have coordinating Christmas accents.

For more information on the wreath trio, click here.

And don’t forget your gold shimmer too. It really adds a lot of depth to all of the silver and whites.

TIP #7: Add different shades of gold pillows to sofas, chairs, & baskets.

TIP #8: Place gold ornaments on trays and on mantel garland to give extra depth.

I have had these 2 shimmery topiary trees for a while now also, and they find a new home each Christmas!

This year they found their way to the mantel – love how they complete the look.

TIP #9: Use a white fur throw blanket for your tree skirt.

Then when Christmas is over, you can continue to use it for the rest of the winter season.

And don’t forget about about your angelic or nativity ornaments to finish out your Christmas decorating!

Thanks Mom – love this one!!

OFFICE & POWDER BATHROOM:

I just wanted to share a couple of pictures of our office and powder bath.

They are always a little “different” than the rest of our house, just so I can add a little whimsy and personality!

OFFICE:

I haven’t shown any pictures of our office before – well because this room is ALWAYS a mess – haha! So, at least I was able to clean it up enough for a couple of photos.

My mom and girls made the green garland accents with turquoise bows and hot pink ornaments years ago. And they will always find a home each year too.

I love them in here with all of the bright colors.

The red, hot pink, and turquoise really pop off of the family photos, and against all of the black and white. This little vignette has really been one of my favorites for the last 2 years now!

And of course, Boomer again too 😉

POWDER BATHROOM:

And last but not least is my “crazy” room! It’s where everything is welcome & anything goes!

My girls still love this red sleigh with the teddy bears, so I use it every Christmas.

It always held the extra toilet paper (in our bathroom before we flooded) because we only had a pedestal sink in here.

Now, it found a new home for holding the Christmas hand towel.

The blue snowman towel (above) and the blue snowman soap (below) – still kind of have a winter snow theme LOL!

And the pom pom trees fit perfectly with my other garland on the Christmas trees and Let it Snow Sign. I do love my white pom poms!!

Hope you found some inspiration and helpful tips & tricks to create your own let it snow winter Christmas decorating theme this year!!

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

LOVE & CHRISTMAS HUGS!! 🙂

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5 Tips: Christmas Tree Snow Village Table Setting

November 18, 2019 No Comments

I am so excited to show you how to create this Christmas tablescape this year. Last year I used navy and red for my color scheme, and this year I wanted to go with navy, white and gold (because of my Let It Snow Glitter Sign). If you are looking for winter wonderland Christmas table setting ideas, try this one out. I hope it brings a little joy and sparkle to your Christmas Season. Here are 5 Tips: Christmas Tree Snow Village Table Setting.

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5 Tips: Christmas Tree Snow Village Table Setting

FIRST THINGS FIRST:

I would like to start off with wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and blessings for this holiday season. Decorating for our Lord’s birthday is an honor, and we (at our house) are just so grateful to be able to share that gift with you!

So as you create your table setting masterpiece, do it for the Glory Of God. And as you share in that family meal, take a minute to thank Him for everything He has provided for you. Amen!

Ok – let’s get to decorating!!

5 Tips: Christmas Tree Snow Village Table Setting

TIP #1: Use Multiple Christmas Trees For Centerpiece

For the centerpiece, use 6 trees with different shapes, heights, dimensions, and textures. Just make sure to keep all of your trees in the white, ivory, and silver family to create this look.

You’ll notice that I have 2 silver trees that are 3-dimensional, one round tree, and one bottle brush tree trio.

This is very important so that you add texture and dimension to your table. Otherwise it will look flat.

I found all of mine at Home Goods.

Just pop in a couple of white or silver candles, some flocked greenery, and some pine cones to fill in the gaps.

I found these adorable silver Christmas tree candle tea lights also, and knew that they would be a perfect fit here. Aren’t they the cutest??

TIP #2: Use White Wreaths as Chargers

If you have been following some of my posts, you will remember these little jewels from my frosted pink fall dining room decor. These were the wreaths that I used to hang on the back of the chairs.

*They found a new home for Easter and I turned them into DIY wreath signs here.*

Now, they found a new home – as chargers. Mine are metal, but you can use floral white wreaths instead.

You can also use grapevine wreaths and spray paint them white (see supplies at end of post).

Then simply place your dinner plate on top of your wreath. I love that the wreath adds texture to the ceramic plates and bowls.

TIP #3: Use Gold-Rimmed Dinnerware & Stemware

Add plates or glasses that are detailed with a simple gold rim or have gold pattern accents.

My mom gave me these little gold rimmed antique glasses years ago, and they are definitely my favorite!! They are sweet, simple, and just add a little glimmer to the top of the place setting and centerpiece.

These Lenox (“Vintage “Jewel”) plates are from our wedding – ya – they’re old too – LOL!! Each dinner, accent, salad, and bread and butter plate have different trims.

This makes it fun to mix-match the dinnerware so that it doesn’t look boring.

TIP #4: White and Gold Christmas Word Napkins

I found these sweet little table napkins at Home Goods, and knew they were coming home with me! I love how there are several different Christmas cheer sentiments – so that each guest could have a different word.

I just simply folded and ironed my napkins so that the word I wanted – ended up in the center.

Then just tuck them under your wreaths. You can also put them directly on the table also, if you prefer the more traditional look.

Either way, just make sure you can see the words.

TIP #5: Add your Snow Village Ornaments

My mom had given me these precious white and gold snow village ornaments when I was in college. So, to say the least…. I’ve had them a V.E.R.Y long time!

They were the perfect color and look I was going for in the dining room, so it was a no-brainer.

Each bowl has a different style house, and then I repeated that look on the other side of the table.

And then I used the 2 extra houses and 2 santas for the centerpiece decoration. It just ties the place settings and table runner decor together.

Here is the other house on the left side of the place setting below.

If you don’t love the snow village look, just use white or gold ornaments. It will give you the same look overall.

YOU ARE DONE!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

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