OUTFIT DETAILS
Eliza J Velvet Sheet Dress (also like this one) | Jimmy Choo Sandals (old – similar here and here) | Nadri Necklace |Bobbi Brown Lipstick (Soft Berry) |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the song I sing to myself when decorating for the holidays and pretending it is not freezing cold outside. Today’s post is a fun one, and one of my favorite posts to do! We finally have our home decorated for the holidays, and I am so excited to show it to you! As I’ve said before I love home decor just as much as I do fashion, and decorating for the holidays is always so much fun. It is especially fun when the kids are little and they get so excited about Christmas!
For our entryway this year I opted to use live cedar garland for my staircase and mantle. You can find it at your local home and garden store like I did, or Crate and Barrel offers this one that can be delivered to your home. With the addition of fragrant pine cones the scent fills the home with a wonderful aroma that is perfect for the holidays. To add some detail I made bows using this silk ribbon and this velvet ribbon I found on Etsy. I just love the way it looks!
SHOP THE TABLE
Pottery Barn Harrison Chargers |Pottery Barn Denver Plaid Dinner Plates | Pottery Barn Silly Stag Salad Plates (can also find here, also like these) | World Market Napkins | Silver Napkin Rings | Williams Sonoma Schott Zwiesel Pure Stemware | Crate and Barrel Embroidered Table Runner | Joss and Main Birch Table Vases | Pier 1 Iced Berry Wreaths (old – also like these) | Ornament Tree Stand |
This year we are hosting Christmas dinner at my home. I will be cooking two separate dinners, one for my family and one for my husband’s family. Luckily we have a huge dining room table that will fit everyone. I have so much fun creating tablescapes, and the holidays are no exception. This year I decided to use these plaid dinner plates and these fun reindeer salad plates. With red napkins, silver chargers, and silver napkin rings, the table looks so elegant and festive at the same time!
This white ornament tree creates a wonderful display for your table top or buffet. And you can hang heirloom ornaments on it too.
For the bar cart, this year I opted to decorate it with a white poinsettia, just to be different.
SHOP THE ROOM
Flocked Christmas Tree | Silver Tree Picks | Reindeer Stocking Holders (old – similar here) | Pottery Barn Stockings | Louisa Coffee Table | West Elm Laquer Tray | Golden Wire Trees | Gold Resin Antlers | Apple Crisp Layered Pillar Candles | Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Candle | Holiday Cookies Book | Norman Rockwell Deck the Halls Book | Santa Statue ( old – similar here)
I just love the look of a flocked Christmas tree. I purchased mine last year on Hayneedle. My tree is sold out but this one is very similar. A flocked Christmas tree is messy, but is well worth it. And decorating is easy too as the tree looks practically decorated with nothing on it. I did add a few new ornaments this year, including this glam Eiffel Tower ornament.
The stockings were certainly hung by the chimney with care (by me!). For a classic look, we decided to use simple white velvet stockings this year. We still kept our old ones though as it is nice to switch things up from year to year. My adorable reindeer stocking holders are sold out, but these are very similar (and I really like the gold!).
I had so much fun decorating the coffee table for the holidays. My white lacquer tray from West Elm set the stage. I added a few holiday coffee table books (this fun cookbook and this classic Norman Rockwell book). These fun antlers look great on top of the books. I added these golden wire trees as a main centerpiece. This fun candy cane candle and these red and white pillar candles are the perfect accent pieces too!
Santa is definitely checking his list twice this year! What really makes the holidays fun for us is when the kids believe in Santa. My boys are still unsuspecting. My girls learned the “truth” but they definitely play along. Allison, my youngest, even said “I’m sending Santa a coupon so he can buy me more presents!”. Thinking like a true fashionista at the age of ten!
I hope you have enjoyed reading today’s post just as much as I have writing it. And I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family too!
xo | April
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everything is so beautiful I am just speechless!
Thank you so much Margie for saying that!
Wow, your home decorations are gorgeous – so stylish! My house is just in a permanent state of chaos, lol!
Thank you Kate! And I will tell you we are in the midst of a remodel. There is chaos in our home too (lots of it), I just photographed everything very carefully.
Everything on this page including the dress is just beautiful.
Thank you Debbie!
Ok, your house is seriously goals! I am swooning over all the christmas decor! You need to come do mine. That table setting is my favorite! So on point!
You are so sweet, Lisa! Thank you!
Your holiday decor is stunningly beautiful! The neutral white base makes everything look so clean and classic yet up-to-date. Gorgeous.
Thank you Flossie!
What fabulous decorations for the holidays! Your lovely home has a feeling of warmth and happiness. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Thank you Denay!
Your home is decorated so beautifully! I wish I could have you come to my house and decorate for me, haha.
I’d be happy to Elaine!
Your house looks absolutely STUNNING! And that dress looks amazing on you! Great job!
From the living room decor to the dining room table scape, your home looks very beautiful! Thanks for sharing your taste in decorations.
Your home is absolutely beautiful! I love the attention to detail!
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Thank you!
Your decor is absolutely gorgeous! I love how well everything goes together. My decor is a bit hodge-podge since a lot of it is hand-me-downs, but it’s all from family, so it’s special in its own way. I never thought about using live plants for holiday decorations.
I have enjoyed reading your post and watching the glamorous decor of your home.n Everything is so beautiful.
Your home is beautiful! I could definitely see this in a magazine. You have great taste.
Thank you so much Ally!
I totally love this! the design are really beautiful and I like your outfit.
You have such a beautiful home! The holiday decor is great. Its just the right amount and it all flows together so well. Plus, your dress is so flattering.
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Thank you Kristie!
Your home looks gorgeous! I am obsessed with your table settings. So pretty!
Your house looks so gorgeous! I love hat itβs festive without being over the top. And you look gorgeous, too! I love that dress and those shoes. Everything about these pics is perfect.
I love your Christmas decorations. Christmas is my favorite time of year not because of presents but the happiness and joy it brings me with the spirit you see in the decorations. Your home is picture perfect for the holidays.
Thank you Kristyn!
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