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Christmas Dining Room: Navy + Red

Well, it looks like Christmas decorating is starting a little earlier than usual these days….. for everyone!!  With Thanksgiving falling earlier in November this year, and all of the dept. stores pulling out Christmas decor in like JULY, more and more of us are moving to that same trend.  And I gotta admit- I ain’t hating it!!  LOL!!  Not to dismiss Thanksgiving or anything fall related, Christmas is a magical season that brings people together!  And where does that take place (- in the bellies )….- well really in the dining room- where we gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ!!  AMEN!!  So, here is my Christmas Dining Room:  Navy + Red.


CHRISTMAS DINING ROOM:  NAVY + RED

So, I set up my Christmas dining room with a couple of quick swaps from my Fall Dining Room.  Click here to see Setting a Fall Table in 8 Easy Steps

It is a very informative post that helps you get ready for hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and gives you the tools to transition from one holiday to the next with little effort.

WOOHOO!!  And that means more time to spend with your family and do some Christmas shopping.  Click here to see my dining room before we flooded Blue Christmas Dining Room.

 

I love how easy it is to change out a couple of decorating items, and basically you have a new “season.”  Stay tuned for my next post Going from Fall to Christmas: Dining Room – (now ready)! 

Click 33 Ideas Decorating Stairs for Christmas or 20 Best Christmas Door Wreaths for more holiday decorating inspiration.

 

***TIP***  Make a wreath to form an “O” from a pom pom pick or floral (greenery) pick by bending the wire. 

You could always use a candle ring too….like the red ones on my 3 candle sticks. 😉

 

Remember to use what you have on hand to help save extra money.  I found my red napkin rings in one of my buffet drawers – that I had from 10 yrs ago. 

Just never know when you may need something small to add a big punch of color.  It’s your Christmas Dining Room, so use YOUR goodies!!

 

Adding Christmas words like joy, merry, hope, peace, and noel help add a touch of whimsy to a formal decor palette. 

Use them on walls, pillows, signs, or even on dishes.

Want more buffalo check ideas….click Buffalo Check Snowman Using Embroidery Hoops or Buffalo Check Christmas Ornament Balls.

 

Don’t forget to add a couple of sparkly ornaments to your chandelier.  Use different sizes and shapes to add interest, and also hang them at different lengths. 

Just remember to use light-weight and shatter proof ornaments.  I think I dropped all but one when trying to figure out where to hang mine – HA!!

 

Add some colored glasses to bring in a little holiday cheer.  I used my red glasses that my dear friend gave me over 5 years ago. 

Not only to they add some fun to the table, I think of her every time I glance over at my table – LOVE THIS!!

 

Make sure to add a couple of candles in your Christmas Dining Room for a little ambiance.  Use white, red, gold,  or silver – for some lower lighting.

 

And don’t forget to light them – LOL!!

 

Now, sit back and relax……well for about 30 minutes until one of your kiddos or husband needs something!! 

And then- use one of those “red martini – or wine glasses” – AND FILL IT!!

 

Hope you love my Christmas Dining Room & your’s too!!

 

Love all things blue:  Try 14 Ways to Decorate with Blue:  For Every Room & Budget.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  LOVE & HUGS 🙂

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Blue Christmas Dining Room- Home Tour

Since we flooded during Hurricane Harvey this August, (and decorating the dining room for Christmas is not an option this year) I decided to post pictures of my Blue Christmas Dining Room from last year.  It still makes me smile to see all the different shades of blue, and of course my crazy love affair with white feathers.   This room is one of my all-time favorites…. it’s light and airy, but packs in a whole lotta punch.  If you want to see what it looked like before we flooded  Click here-  Blue and White Fall Dining Room .

 

The white feather tree I bought from Michael’s (i think) about 5 years ago, and it moves from room to room each year.  But it ALWAYS comes out-LOL!!!  The tree lights up and makes the feathers look like angel wings at night-swoon!!

 

The white candle sticks are from Round Top, TX Antique Show.  The glass votive that sits on top of each one makes a perfect resting spot for the ornaments so they don’t roll off.  The urn is from Home Goods.

I made the white feather wreath from a couple of feather boas on a wire frame.   Easy to weave them into the wire frame.   I painted the J & Y letters gold, and attached fabric to a wooden backing I made to go inside the frames.  The frames I found at an antique store that I painted silver.  The frames are very heavy, so they are on small nails.

Of course, what is Christmas without a little leopard or cheetah ribbon/fabric???  It adds just a little personality and tones down all of the blue and gold.  The stockings for our Christmas mantel have leopard on them also….I’ll post those next year 🙂

 

I know it is hard to see (lighting was not the best on these from last year- obviously) but the walls are gray here.  If you look at my blue FALL dining room post, they are blue.  I spent a year painting all of the rooms downstairs in our house gray, and I was beginning to feel like I was living in  “a cloudy kind of day” mood…..and I NEED some color!!!  So, there was a little change.  Live out loud- Live in color…..right??!!

 

 

 

 

These picks I found at Michael’s about 5 years ago too.  I love how the darker teal and navy really makes the turquoise and white pop…..and I can’t decorate for Christmas without some bling.

 

 

Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

Love & Hugs 🙂

 

Need more Christmas inspiration and ideas???  Click Here for Christmas Stairs Love and here for Christmas Door Wreaths.

Want more navy and white Christmas DIY ideas or LOVE all things buffalo check??? Try Buffalo Check Snow-Woman or Buffalo Check Ornaments

 

 

 

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White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

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).

***Note:  This post contains affiliate links which means that I will receive a small compensation if you purchase something from these links.  Please see my privacy and disclosure policies below.  Thanks for your support. 🙂

 


White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

Supplies for Centerpiece:

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)

 


White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

Tips:

I wanted to start off and say that this tutorial:

  1.  Can be modified – to fit your needs each year.  Go bigger when you have more time, go smaller when you have less time.
  2.  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.
  3.  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:

  1.   Use Ivory or White Table Runner/Tablecloth
  2.   Add Glass Cake Stand Centerpiece
  3.   Add Christmas Accessories 
  4.   Use White Dinnerware/Dinner Napkins
  5.   *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.

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 


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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

It will look like this – pictured below. 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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) 😉

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 


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)

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 


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)

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 


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.”

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

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


After Pictures

Centerpiece Only

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

Centerpiece + Table Decorations

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

Back Side Views

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

Top View

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

And let there be light!

Centerpiece Only

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

Centerpiece + Table Decorations

White & Neutral Christmas Table (in 5 Steps)

 

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2024!!

Love & Hugs 🙂

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Christmas Home Tour 2021: Blue, White & Copper

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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).

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

Here’s a better view of the ornaments.  

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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 😉

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 


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?

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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!”

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

Here is a closeup of the centerpiece. 

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

And of course my little tree collar hack!

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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

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.

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

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 😉

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 


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!

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

 

Simple version pictured above.

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

Christmas Home Tour: Blue White & Copper

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022 Everyone!

Love & Hugs 🙂

 

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EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

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

 

***Note:  This post contains affiliate links which means that I will receive a small compensation if you purchase something from these links.  Please see my privacy and disclosure policies below.  Thanks for your support. 🙂

 


EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

Supplies:

 


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.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 


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

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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 😉  

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

And now place the remaining flocked pick into the tray.

  • Roughly at 6 on the clock.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 


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).

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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!

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

This is what it will look like when finished.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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).

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

And After.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

Top view.

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

EASY 5-Minute Christmas Centerpiece Idea

 

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

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 


Dining Room:

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

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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!!

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 


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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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).  

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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

Even our Angel has it!!  

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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!!

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 


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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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!!  

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 


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!!

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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! 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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!!

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 


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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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.

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Tree Love

 

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5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips

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)!!

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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!!

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 


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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

And of course, there is the traditional tree. 

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

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 


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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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).

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

Get creative with your sleighs also. 

  • Use them for holding coffee pods in your kitchen.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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!

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 


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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.  

Click Easy DIY Christmas Wreath Trio Tutorial or DIY Christmas Bedroom Wall Decor:  Using Wreaths for additional decorating ideas. 

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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.

5 simple Christmas decorating tips

 

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

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!! 

Click here for the song by Hillsong Worship – Words and Music by Ben Fielding & Brooke Ligertwood.  It is one of the most beautiful songs I have every heard!

 

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.

source: thetarnishedjewelblog.com

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.

source: thetarnishedjewelblog.com

 

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

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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Top View:

 

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DIY Wall Christmas Tree Tutorial: Using Shelf Paper

If you are looking for easy and budget-friendly Christmas wall decorating ideas, try out this DIY Wall Christmas Tree Tutorial:  Using Shelf Paper!  It’s perfect for filling a large open space for Christmas, and you won’t need a lot of money or time to get it done.  Plus, it’s a great way to add a tree to a small living room or apartment without having to buy an actual tree.  Ok – let’s get to it!

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DIY Wall Christmas Tree Tutorial: 

Using Shelf Paper

SUPPLIES:  

  1.   *Wood Shelf Paper – here – (1 Roll)*
  2.   Pom Pom Garland – here – (4 Strands) 
  3.   String
  4.   Tape
  5.   Measuring Tape 
  6.   Scissors
  7.   Pen
  8.   Yard stick or Ruler
  9.   **Gold Bows – optional **

*FYI – You can replace the shelf paper with removable wallpaper or even gift wrapping paper.    Just have fun with it!!*    

DIMENSIONS:  

Scroll to the VERY end of the post for tree dimensions.


DIY Wall Christmas Tree Tutorial: 

Using Shelf Paper

STEP 1:    CUT SHELF PAPER & “TAPE” TO WALL

You will cut the shelf paper in staggered widths to make the tree top and trunk.  You will need 4 pieces for the tree top, and one piece for the tree trunk.  

My bottom piece is 50″W, and then I just shortened each piece as it went up the wall. 

The trunk portion is 8 1/2″H x 12 1/2″ W.

*Please read all of step 1 before you begin! * 

 

***NOTE*** Put some TAPE onto the back of shelf paper for this part and attach to the wall.  DO NOT pull backing off the shelf paper and stick to the wall yet!!

 

This is what it should look like when you have it taped to your wall.  

It kind of ended up looking like a birthday cake – right?  Hmmm – that could be another idea – LOL!!


STEP 2:  OUTLINE TREE WITH STRING AND TRACE 

For this part I used some jute string that I had on hand to make the outline of the tree shape. 

You can use whatever you have at home – it is just for creating the design of your tree.

I taped my string to the wall for the starting point, but you can tape it directly to the shelf paper also.  Just make for sure that the tape is a gift tape, or one that can be removed without tearing the paper.

Here is what it looks like with the string taped onto the shelf paper. 

***NOTE*** You will need to make the top part of the tree fit onto the shelf paper to make a true point.  In my picture below, I have it taped with an OPEN space.

This was my trial run, and I ended up moving it to a true point. 

 

Now add some painters tape or other removable tape to keep the paper from moving onto the wall.  This will help keep the shelf paper flat, when you are tracing the line of the string.

 

Next, you will take a yard stick or ruler and trace the “tree” string with a pen.  

***Just make sure not to press to hard or it will poke a hole in your shelf paper***

Follow the string exactly to make a straight line.  In the picture below, I moved the string upwards so that you could see the pen line. 


STEP 3:  CUT SHELF PAPER 

Now you can take the shelf paper off of the wall and cut your tree line. 

It should look something like this when you are done.


STEP 4:   ATTACH TO WALL

Start with the trunk first to attach the tree to the wall. 

TIP:  Measure the center of your wall space, and mark the center of your tree trunk.  This will help make sure that the tree is centered on your wall.

Then you can follow that same method when attaching each tree section.

 

 

Attach each section to the wall.

If you have an electrical outlet inside your tree, just cut that portion out.  You do NOT want to cover that!!

 

If you like the look of the tree as is, you are done!  If you want to add some pom pom garland, keep reading.


STEP 5:  ADD POM POM GARLAND (& BOWS)

Of course, no tree is complete without a little accessorizing!  

I did a mock trial with the draped garland, like picture below first.  It’s also cute, but I ended up liking the second version better.

Here is the swagged one….. in case you like this style.

 

And here is the one that I liked a little better for myself.  

I just draped the pom pom garland in a diagonal “swag” pattern with clear tape, with no rhyme or reason – Ha!  Sometimes no plan is the best plan!

 

And with the 2 gold bows….. just adds a little whimsy.  

 

 

And You are Done!!  

 

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 

LOVE & CHRISTMAS HUGS!!

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